What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5410788 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] owes Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities

How much money was awarded in case 5410788?

Rent Arrears: $2,578.06 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5410788?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5410788?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13174141-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5410788 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] owes Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities

How much money was awarded in case 5410788?

Rent Arrears: $2,578.06 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5410788?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5410788?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13174141-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

910 Cambridge Street, Mayfair, Hastings 4122 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5410788 — Rent arrears

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5410788 — net $2,578.06 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (25 February 2026	$2,578.06	Rent arrears (25 February 2026
Net award	$2,578.06
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,578.06

[The tenant/s] owes Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,578.06 (“the debt”).

[The tenant/s] must pay rent and the debt as follows: a. By 135 weekly payments of $250.00, being $231.00 for rent and $19.00 for the debt. b. A final payment of $244.06, being $231.00 for rent and $13.06 for the debt. c. Payments will be every Friday, with the first payment on 27/02/2026 and continuing until 29/09/2028.

Payments will be allocated in the following order: rent and rent arrears.

If the tenant fails to pay rent and rent arrears within 5 working days of the due dates: a. The tenancy at 910 Cambridge Street, Mayfair, Hastings 4122 will terminate and the landlord will have immediate possession of the premises. b. The balance of the debt will be payable immediately.

[The tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,578.06 being rent arrears to 25 February 2026. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears (25 February 2026)$2,578.06 Total award$2,578.06 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$2,578.06

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, the tenant did not attend. I rang the tenant twice on her mobile number, but it went unanswered.

However, the tenant had emailed the Tribunal before the hearing to advise that she is having to work and will not be able to answer the call. Also, the tenant confirmed the arrangement that she has with the landlord to repay the debt.

This order represents the agreement that the parties have, and the tenant has been paying the rent and arrears as agreed for some months now.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy and rent arrears. The tenant wants to repay the debt to avoid immediate termination.

Should a conditional termination order be made?

Where rent is at least 21 days in arrears on the date the application was filed, the Tribunal must make either a final or a conditional termination order. See section 55(1)(a) and (1A) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

The tenant has been paying her rent and the rent arrears consistently for months now. She has shown that she is willing to repay the debt and remain in the home.

I am satisfied the tenant will pay the debt within the period specified in the order and is unlikely to commit any further relevant breach. I have granted a conditional termination order.

The conditional termination order will lapse if it is fully complied with. If the tenant breaches the order, the possession order may be enforced for 90 days from the first breach. See section 64(4)(b) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. Rent arrears:

The landlord has applied for rent arrears and has provided rent records which prove the amount of $2578.06 owing to 25 February 2026.

I am satisfied that the landlord has proven their claim for rent arrears. Review of the rent arrears payment:

The landlord advised that the policy from Kainga Ora is that rent arrears payments represent 10% of the actual rent. The landlord is consenting to the weekly payment of $19.00, which is below the policy requirements. The landlord seeks to review the rent arrears repayment plan in 6 months’ time, with a view to the arrear’s payments rising to $23.00 per week.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5410788 — net $2,578.06 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (25 February 2026	$2,578.06	Rent arrears (25 February 2026
Net award	$2,578.06
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,578.06

Order

[The tenant/s] owes Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,578.06 (“the debt”).
[The tenant/s] must pay rent and the debt as follows: a. By 135 weekly payments of $250.00, being $231.00 for rent and $19.00 for the debt. b. A final payment of $244.06, being $231.00 for rent and $13.06 for the debt. c. Payments will be every Friday, with the first payment on 27/02/2026 and continuing until 29/09/2028.
Payments will be allocated in the following order: rent and rent arrears.
If the tenant fails to pay rent and rent arrears within 5 working days of the due dates: a. The tenancy at 910 Cambridge Street, Mayfair, Hastings 4122 will terminate and the landlord will have immediate possession of the premises. b. The balance of the debt will be payable immediately.
[The tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,578.06 being rent arrears to 25 February 2026. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears (25 February 2026)$2,578.06 Total award$2,578.06 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$2,578.06

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, the tenant did not attend. I rang the tenant twice on her mobile number, but it went unanswered.
However, the tenant had emailed the Tribunal before the hearing to advise that she is having to work and will not be able to answer the call. Also, the tenant confirmed the arrangement that she has with the landlord to repay the debt.
This order represents the agreement that the parties have, and the tenant has been paying the rent and arrears as agreed for some months now.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy and rent arrears. The tenant wants to repay the debt to avoid immediate termination.

Should a conditional termination order be made?

Where rent is at least 21 days in arrears on the date the application was filed, the Tribunal must make either a final or a conditional termination order. See section 55(1)(a) and (1A) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The tenant has been paying her rent and the rent arrears consistently for months now. She has shown that she is willing to repay the debt and remain in the home.
I am satisfied the tenant will pay the debt within the period specified in the order and is unlikely to commit any further relevant breach. I have granted a conditional termination order.
The conditional termination order will lapse if it is fully complied with. If the tenant breaches the order, the possession order may be enforced for 90 days from the first breach. See section 64(4)(b) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. Rent arrears:
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and has provided rent records which prove the amount of $2578.06 owing to 25 February 2026.
I am satisfied that the landlord has proven their claim for rent arrears. Review of the rent arrears payment:
The landlord advised that the policy from Kainga Ora is that rent arrears payments represent 10% of the actual rent. The landlord is consenting to the weekly payment of $19.00, which is below the policy requirements. The landlord seeks to review the rent arrears repayment plan in 6 months’ time, with a view to the arrear’s payments rising to $23.00 per week.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5410788 — Rent arrears at 910 Cambridge Street, Mayfair, Hastings 4122

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5410788 — Rent arrears at 910 Cambridge Street, Mayfair, Hastings 4122

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should a conditional termination order be made?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should a conditional termination order be made?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions