What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5427899 about?

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

How much money was awarded in case 5427899?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5427899?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5427899?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13054360-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5427899 about?

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

How much money was awarded in case 5427899?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5427899?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5427899?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13054360-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5427899 — Rent arrears

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Reasons

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

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; and 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?

Section 61 of the RTA provides that the Tribunal may terminate the tenancy where the premises have been abandoned and rent is in arrears at the hearing date. 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 18 January 2026, the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. On that date, the landlord said he visited the premises after giving notice to the tenant. The landlord has provided photographs from that visit which show that no one was residing at the premises. The landlord has also provided a Search Warrant dated 15 January 2026 showing that there were reasonable grounds to believe that the premises were being used to cultivate marijuana.

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at today’s date and that the tenant was in arrears at the date of the application.

The premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrears. For this reason, I am terminating the tenancy immediately.

All the requirements for an expedited abandonment application have been met.

If the landlord has any further claims, i.e. rent arrears, compensation etc, the landlord should file a new application and pay the corresponding fee.

Reasons

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

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at today’s date and that the tenant was in arrears at the date of the application.

The premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrears. For this reason, I am terminating the tenancy immediately.

All the requirements for an expedited abandonment application have been met.

If the landlord has any further claims, i.e. rent arrears, compensation etc, the landlord should file a new application and pay the corresponding fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5427899 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Claims & awards

Tenancy Tribunal case 5427899 — Rent arrears

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

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