How much money was awarded in case 5406088?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $7,950.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5406088?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5406088?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13083189-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5406088?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $7,950.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5406088?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5406088?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13083189-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

63 Melbourne Street, South Dunedin, Dunedin 9012 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5406088 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5406088 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5406088 — net $7,978.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$7,950.00	Rent arrears
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$7,978.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$7,978.00

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.

The tenancy of Marama Poka and Samuel Anderson at 63 Melbourne Street, South Dunedin, Dunedin 9012 is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s], at 11.59pm on Thursday 5 February 2026.

Marama Poka and Samuel Anderson must pay [The landlord/s] $7,978.00 immediately, being rent arrears to 5 February 2026 and reimbursement of the filing fee, as calculated and set out below: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$7,950.00 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$7,978.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$7,978.00

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, the tenants did not attend. I rang both tenants three times on their mobile phones and left a message. The calls went unanswered.

The tenants were sent a notice of hearing and have not communicate with the Tribunal seeking an adjournment. I am conducting the hearing in the absence of the tenants.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy, rent arrears and refund of the bond. Termination:

Rent was at least 21 days in arrears on the date the application was filed. The tenancy is terminated. See section 55(1)(a) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

The tenants have not paid any rent since October 2025. The landlord had served the tenants with a 42 day notice to terminate the tenancy on 30 October 2025. The tenant ignored the notice and have continued to live at the property without paying rent.

The rent arrears are significant and causing the landlord serious financial harm.

The tenancy is terminated at 11.59pm on Thursday 5 th February 2026. Possession is granted to the landlord immediately after that date and time.

If tenants do not vacate the property after the Tribunal has made a termination order for serious rent arrears, the landlord may apply to the District Court to have the order enforced.

This is done by filing the possession order with the District Court under section 106 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The District Court will then issue a warrant for the recovery of the premises, and court bailiffs will attend the property to evict the tenants.

The tenants will be required to leave the premises, and any belongings left behind may be dealt with according to the law. It is important for tenants to understand that remaining in the property after a termination order can result in forced eviction by court bailiffs and may affect their rental history and ability to secure future tenancies and incurring additional costs for them. Rent arrears:

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount of $7950.00 owing at the end of the tenancy, on 5 th February 2026.

The landlord has applied for rent arrears and has provided rent records which prove the amount owing.

I am satisfied that the landlord has proven their claim for rent arrears. Suppression/Filing Fee.

Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

The landlord has sought suppression of his name and identifying details and as he has been successful, I am granting suppression.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5406088 — net $7,978.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$7,950.00	Rent arrears
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$7,978.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$7,978.00

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
The tenancy of Marama Poka and Samuel Anderson at 63 Melbourne Street, South Dunedin, Dunedin 9012 is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s], at 11.59pm on Thursday 5 February 2026.
Marama Poka and Samuel Anderson must pay [The landlord/s] $7,978.00 immediately, being rent arrears to 5 February 2026 and reimbursement of the filing fee, as calculated and set out below: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$7,950.00 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$7,978.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$7,978.00

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, the tenants did not attend. I rang both tenants three times on their mobile phones and left a message. The calls went unanswered.
The tenants were sent a notice of hearing and have not communicate with the Tribunal seeking an adjournment. I am conducting the hearing in the absence of the tenants.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy, rent arrears and refund of the bond. Termination:
Rent was at least 21 days in arrears on the date the application was filed. The tenancy is terminated. See section 55(1)(a) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The tenants have not paid any rent since October 2025. The landlord had served the tenants with a 42 day notice to terminate the tenancy on 30 October 2025. The tenant ignored the notice and have continued to live at the property without paying rent.
The rent arrears are significant and causing the landlord serious financial harm.
The tenancy is terminated at 11.59pm on Thursday 5 th February 2026. Possession is granted to the landlord immediately after that date and time.
If tenants do not vacate the property after the Tribunal has made a termination order for serious rent arrears, the landlord may apply to the District Court to have the order enforced.
This is done by filing the possession order with the District Court under section 106 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The District Court will then issue a warrant for the recovery of the premises, and court bailiffs will attend the property to evict the tenants.
The tenants will be required to leave the premises, and any belongings left behind may be dealt with according to the law. It is important for tenants to understand that remaining in the property after a termination order can result in forced eviction by court bailiffs and may affect their rental history and ability to secure future tenancies and incurring additional costs for them. Rent arrears:
The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount of $7950.00 owing at the end of the tenancy, on 5 th February 2026.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and has provided rent records which prove the amount owing.
I am satisfied that the landlord has proven their claim for rent arrears. Suppression/Filing Fee.
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.
The landlord has sought suppression of his name and identifying details and as he has been successful, I am granting suppression.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5406088 — Rent arrears at 63 Melbourne Street, South Dunedin, Dunedin 9012

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5406088 — Rent arrears at 63 Melbourne Street, South Dunedin, Dunedin 9012

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