How much money was awarded in case 5412591?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,535.74 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5412591?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5412591?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13069490-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5412591?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,535.74 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5412591?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5412591?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13069490-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

118 Main North Road, Otorohanga 3900 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5412591 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5412591 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 5412591 — net $1,763.74 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 3 February 2026	$3,535.74	Rent arrears (to 3 February 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,763.74
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,763.74

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

The tenancy of Donna Pungatara at 118 Main North Road, Otorohanga 3900 is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s], at midnight on Sunday 8 February 2026.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,800.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Donna Pungatara must pay [The landlord/s] $1,763.74 immediately, being rent arrears to 3 February 2026.

Reasons

On 15 December 2025, the landlord filed an application seeking termination of the tenancy for rent arrears, refund of the bond and reimbursement of the filing fee.

The hearing proceeded by way of video conference. [Property Manager], Property Manager, appeared on behalf of the landlord. The tenant did not appear. The Tribunal was satisfied the tenant was properly served with the notice of hearing and the case proceeded in their absence.

The onus of proving these claims rests with the landlord. The standard required is on the balance of probabilities. The landlord must establish more likely than not that the tenant has breached the terms of the agreement or provisions of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the “Act”). Should the tenancy be terminated

Section 55(1)(a) of the Act states that the Tribunal shall make an order terminating the tenancy if the Tribunal is satisfied that the rent was, at the date on which the application was filed under section 86, at least 21 days in arrears.

Section 56(1) of the Act states that the Tribunal may make an order terminating the tenancy if the Tribunal is satisfied that the other party has committed a breach of the tenancy agreement or the Act and, if the breach is capable of remedy, has failed to remedy it within a period to not less than 14 days.

Under section 56(2) of the Act, if an application is made under section 56(1) and, at the time of the hearing the rent was at least 21 days in arrears, the Tribunal shall determine the application as if it had been made under section 55(1) and (2) of the Act.

On 8 December 2025, the landlord served a 14-day breach notice on the tenant for rent arrears totalling $800.00. The notice expired on 24 December 2025 and was not remedied.

The landlord provided up to date rent records which prove the amount owing. At the date of hearing the tenant’s rent arrears totalled $3,535.74.

The rent is more than 21 days in arrears. In accordance with section 56(1) and (2) and section 55(1)(a) of the Act, the tenancy is terminated.

Rent arrears in the amount of $3,535.74 is ordered.

The landlord seeks possession of the property as quickly as possible as the tenant continues to accrue rent arrears. The landlord said the tenant has stopped communicating with them and there has been a history of dysfunctional rent payments.

Having heard from the landlord and considering the evidence the Tribunal finds that it is appropriate to grant the landlord possession of the property at midnight on Sunday 8 February 2026. This will afford the tenant the opportunity to vacate the property and return it to the landlord in a reasonably clean and tidy condition, without significantly increasing the rent debt. Other matters

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

Under section 95A of the Act, a party who has been either wholly or substantially successful is entitled to name suppression unless the Tribunal finds that there are reasons relating to the conduct of the party not to do so. The landlord has been wholly successful and is granted name suppression.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5412591 — net $1,763.74 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 3 February 2026	$3,535.74	Rent arrears (to 3 February 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,763.74
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,763.74

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
The tenancy of Donna Pungatara at 118 Main North Road, Otorohanga 3900 is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s], at midnight on Sunday 8 February 2026.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,800.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.
Donna Pungatara must pay [The landlord/s] $1,763.74 immediately, being rent arrears to 3 February 2026.

Reasons

On 15 December 2025, the landlord filed an application seeking termination of the tenancy for rent arrears, refund of the bond and reimbursement of the filing fee.
The hearing proceeded by way of video conference. [Property Manager], Property Manager, appeared on behalf of the landlord. The tenant did not appear. The Tribunal was satisfied the tenant was properly served with the notice of hearing and the case proceeded in their absence.
The onus of proving these claims rests with the landlord. The standard required is on the balance of probabilities. The landlord must establish more likely than not that the tenant has breached the terms of the agreement or provisions of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the “Act”). Should the tenancy be terminated
Section 55(1)(a) of the Act states that the Tribunal shall make an order terminating the tenancy if the Tribunal is satisfied that the rent was, at the date on which the application was filed under section 86, at least 21 days in arrears.
Section 56(1) of the Act states that the Tribunal may make an order terminating the tenancy if the Tribunal is satisfied that the other party has committed a breach of the tenancy agreement or the Act and, if the breach is capable of remedy, has failed to remedy it within a period to not less than 14 days.
Under section 56(2) of the Act, if an application is made under section 56(1) and, at the time of the hearing the rent was at least 21 days in arrears, the Tribunal shall determine the application as if it had been made under section 55(1) and (2) of the Act.
On 8 December 2025, the landlord served a 14-day breach notice on the tenant for rent arrears totalling $800.00. The notice expired on 24 December 2025 and was not remedied.
The landlord provided up to date rent records which prove the amount owing. At the date of hearing the tenant’s rent arrears totalled $3,535.74.
The rent is more than 21 days in arrears. In accordance with section 56(1) and (2) and section 55(1)(a) of the Act, the tenancy is terminated.
Rent arrears in the amount of $3,535.74 is ordered.
The landlord seeks possession of the property as quickly as possible as the tenant continues to accrue rent arrears. The landlord said the tenant has stopped communicating with them and there has been a history of dysfunctional rent payments.
Having heard from the landlord and considering the evidence the Tribunal finds that it is appropriate to grant the landlord possession of the property at midnight on Sunday 8 February 2026. This will afford the tenant the opportunity to vacate the property and return it to the landlord in a reasonably clean and tidy condition, without significantly increasing the rent debt. Other matters
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.
Under section 95A of the Act, a party who has been either wholly or substantially successful is entitled to name suppression unless the Tribunal finds that there are reasons relating to the conduct of the party not to do so. The landlord has been wholly successful and is granted name suppression.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5412591 — Rent arrears at 118 Main North Road, Otorohanga 3900

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5412591 — Rent arrears at 118 Main North Road, Otorohanga 3900

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