What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5423812 about?

The tribunal order states: The application for rehearing is dismissed.

How much money was awarded in case 5423812?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5423812?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5423812?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13891316-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5423812 about?

The tribunal order states: The application for rehearing is dismissed.

How much money was awarded in case 5423812?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5423812?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5423812?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13891316-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

1 Eliza Way, Rakaia, Rakaia 7710 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5423812 — Tenancy dispute

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Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.

On 26 March 2026, the Tribunal made an order awarding the bond to the Tenant.

On 27 March 2026, the Landlord applied for a rehearing on the grounds that they did not know how to use the hearing link provided. They stated that they emailed the Remote Tenancy Team requesting assistance with the link and expected the Tribunal to call them. The Landlord said the Tribunal contacted them at 2.15 pm on the day of the hearing, to provide a telephone number, but when they called that number, they reached a recorded voice message. They submitted that, as a result, they were unable to present their case regarding the gas and internet bills. They also stated that they wished to raise claims against the Tenant.

Section 105(1) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 provides that the Tribunal has the power to order a rehearing where “a substantial wrong or miscarriage of justice has or may have occurred or is likely to occur”.

Usually the party applying for the rehearing must show that something went wrong with the Tribunal’s procedure, for example, that they did not receive notice of the hearing or they were not able to properly present their case. A rehearing may also be granted where there is new evidence that was not reasonably available at the first hearing, if it could have affected the outcome.

The District Court has held that if the Tribunal was simply wrong in its findings of fact, or its application of the law, this is not sufficient to establish a miscarriage of justice: a rehearing is not an alternative to an appeal. Furthermore, a rehearing will not be granted just because a party is unhappy with the decision, or to give them a second opportunity to present their case.

Has a substantial wrong or miscarriage of justice occurred?

For the following reasons the Landlord has failed to establish the grounds for a rehearing.

The Landlord failed to read the Notice of Hearing, which sets out the various methods by which parties may attend the hearing. Had they reviewed the Notice well in advance, rather than contacting the Tribunal at the scheduled hearing time to confirm how to participate, they would not have missed the hearing. Their statement that they expected the Tribunal to call them does not justify granting a rehearing.

The Landlord also seeks a rehearing to proceed with their claims against the Tenant. Even if a rehearing were granted, the Tribunal would not be able to determine these claims without the Landlord filing their own application.

For these reasons, the application is dismissed.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.

On 26 March 2026, the Tribunal made an order awarding the bond to the Tenant.

Has a substantial wrong or miscarriage of justice occurred?

For the following reasons the Landlord has failed to establish the grounds for a rehearing.

For these reasons, the application is dismissed.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5423812 — Tenancy dispute at 1 Eliza Way, Rakaia, Rakaia 7710

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Claims & awards

Tenancy Tribunal case 5423812 — Tenancy dispute at 1 Eliza Way, Rakaia, Rakaia 7710

At a glance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Has a substantial wrong or miscarriage of justice occurred?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Frequently asked questions

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Order

Reasons

Has a substantial wrong or miscarriage of justice occurred?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.