What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5417169?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Latoya Cathy Norma Hopkins and Travis Campbell Fryer-Bell at

How much money was awarded in case 5417169?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5417169?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5417169?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12958590-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5417169?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Latoya Cathy Norma Hopkins and Travis Campbell Fryer-Bell at

How much money was awarded in case 5417169?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5417169?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5417169?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12958590-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

721 Wavell Street, Akina, Hastings 4122 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5417169 — Rent arrears

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Reasons

This application was dealt with on the papers.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment through the expedited process under section 91AA Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

I am satisfied that the two requirements for the expedited process are met: a. The tenant does not want to contest the abandonment application. b. The information provided by the landlord with the application is sufficient to enable the Tribunal to determine it properly without a hearing (either on the basis of that information alone or with only minor clarifications).

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The Tribunal may terminate the tenancy where the premises have been abandoned and rent is in arrears at the hearing date. See section 61 Residential Tenancies Act 1986. A tenancy is abandoned where the tenant leaves the premises without reasonable excuse, not intending to return or to meet their obligations, and fails to notify the landlord.

On 12 November 2025 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The landlord said that rent payments had stopped and the tenant stopped responding to phone calls and failed to attend scheduled meetings and had not been present at the property for multiple visits. After giving notice, the landlord attended the property for an inspection on 9 December 2025. The landlord provided an Inspection Report dated 9 December 2025 with photographs of the condition of the property. The landlord said they noticed no signs of habitation, locks that were deliberately jammed, the property full of rubbish and broken furniture, overgrown lawns, the letterbox full of mail and said the neighbours had reported possible squatters frequenting the property. The photographs provided with the Inspection report show empty kitchen and other cupboards, a mostly empty property but with rubbish and broken items scattered throughout the property, and overgrown lawns. I am persuaded by this evidence that the tenancy has been abandoned.

The tenants have not contested the application.

The landlord provided rent records which show there were rent arrears at the date of filing the application.

All the requirements for an expedited abandonment application have been met. Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrears, I am terminating the tenancy immediately.

Reasons

This application was dealt with on the papers.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment through the expedited process under section 91AA Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The tenants have not contested the application.

The landlord provided rent records which show there were rent arrears at the date of filing the application.

All the requirements for an expedited abandonment application have been met. Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrears, I am terminating the tenancy immediately.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5417169 — Rent arrears at 721 Wavell Street, Akina, Hastings 4122

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5417169 — Rent arrears at 721 Wavell Street, Akina, Hastings 4122

At a glance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions