What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5435028?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of John Tepania at 24 Sunset Road, Unsworth Heights, Auckland

How much money was awarded in case 5435028?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $5,900.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $233.51 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5435028?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5435028?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13406698-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5435028?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of John Tepania at 24 Sunset Road, Unsworth Heights, Auckland

How much money was awarded in case 5435028?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $5,900.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $233.51 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5435028?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5435028?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13406698-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

24 Sunset Road, Unsworth Heights, Auckland 0632 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5435028 — Rent arrears

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Claims & awards

What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5435028 — net $3,361.51 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 7 April 2026	$5,900.00	Rent arrears (to 7 April 2026
Water rates	$233.51	Water rates
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,361.51
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,361.51

Claims and awards for application 5435028 — net $3,361.51 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears (to 7 April 2026

Amount: $5,900.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears (to 7 April 2026

Water rates

Amount: $233.51
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $3,361.51

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $3,361.51

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

The tenancy of John Tepania at 24 Sunset Road, Unsworth Heights, Auckland 0632 is terminated, and possession is granted to Barfoot & Thompson Limited As The Agent For Amogh Khadye, at midnight on 13 April 2026.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,800.00 (BN-00139974) to Barfoot & Thompson Limited As The Agent For Amogh Khadye immediately.
John Tepania must pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited As The Agent For Amogh Khadye $3,361.51 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

On 29 January 2026, the landlord filed an application seeking termination of the tenancy, outstanding water rates, refund of the bond and reimbursement of the filing fee.
The hearing proceeded by way of video conference. Ms Ly Hoang, Property Manager, appeared for the landlord. The tenant was joined to the hearing by telephone. Background of the tenancy
The tenancy commenced on 19 August 2025 with the fixed term due to expire on 24 august 2026.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Where a landlord applies to terminate for breach, and rent is at least 21 days in arrears on the hearing date, the Tribunal must terminate the tenancy. See sections 55 and 56(2) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Rent is at least 21 days in arrears at the hearing date. The tenancy is terminated. When should possession be granted to the landlord
The landlord told the Tribunal their finances have been negatively impacted by the tenants failure to pay rent and they seek possession of the property as quickly as possible to stop further rent debt accruing.
The tenant told the Tribunal that rent arrears started to accrue after their flatmate stopped paying rent and then left the property without notice. The tenant asked for at least two weeks to secure alternative accommodation, move his possessions into storage, and vacate the premises.
Having heard from the parties the Tribunal has determined that it is appropriate to grant the landlord possession of the property at midnight on Monday 13 April 2026. This will provide the tenant with an opportunity to remove his possession and return the property to the landlord in a reasonably clean and tidy condition without significantly increasing the rent debt.

How much does the tenant owe?

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the date of hearing totalled $5,900.00.
The tenant took no issue with the amount claimed.
The amount claimed is ordered.

How much is owed in water rates?

The landlord seeks water rates totalling $233.51 for the following period: a. 20/02/2026 – 20/03/2026 $5.42 b. 19/12/2025 – 23/01/2026 $38.04 c. 22/11/2025 – 19/12/2025$70.59 d. 21/10/2025 – 22/11/2025$119.46
Tenant invoices and water bills were provided to prove the amount claimed.
The tenant took no issue with the amount claimed and said that he has struggled to meet the cost of his rent and outgoings.
The amount claimed is ordered. Other matters
Because Barfoot & Thompson Limited As The Agent For Amogh Khadye has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.
Despite being wholly successful the landlord did not seek name suppression.

Claims & awards

What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5435028 — net $3,361.51 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 7 April 2026	$5,900.00	Rent arrears (to 7 April 2026
Water rates	$233.51	Water rates
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,361.51
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,361.51

Claims and awards for application 5435028 — net $3,361.51 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears (to 7 April 2026

Amount: $5,900.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears (to 7 April 2026

Water rates

Amount: $233.51
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $3,361.51

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $3,361.51

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

The tenancy of John Tepania at 24 Sunset Road, Unsworth Heights, Auckland 0632 is terminated, and possession is granted to Barfoot & Thompson Limited As The Agent For Amogh Khadye, at midnight on 13 April 2026.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,800.00 (BN-00139974) to Barfoot & Thompson Limited As The Agent For Amogh Khadye immediately.
John Tepania must pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited As The Agent For Amogh Khadye $3,361.51 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

On 29 January 2026, the landlord filed an application seeking termination of the tenancy, outstanding water rates, refund of the bond and reimbursement of the filing fee.
The hearing proceeded by way of video conference. Ms Ly Hoang, Property Manager, appeared for the landlord. The tenant was joined to the hearing by telephone. Background of the tenancy
The tenancy commenced on 19 August 2025 with the fixed term due to expire on 24 august 2026.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Where a landlord applies to terminate for breach, and rent is at least 21 days in arrears on the hearing date, the Tribunal must terminate the tenancy. See sections 55 and 56(2) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Rent is at least 21 days in arrears at the hearing date. The tenancy is terminated. When should possession be granted to the landlord
The landlord told the Tribunal their finances have been negatively impacted by the tenants failure to pay rent and they seek possession of the property as quickly as possible to stop further rent debt accruing.
The tenant told the Tribunal that rent arrears started to accrue after their flatmate stopped paying rent and then left the property without notice. The tenant asked for at least two weeks to secure alternative accommodation, move his possessions into storage, and vacate the premises.
Having heard from the parties the Tribunal has determined that it is appropriate to grant the landlord possession of the property at midnight on Monday 13 April 2026. This will provide the tenant with an opportunity to remove his possession and return the property to the landlord in a reasonably clean and tidy condition without significantly increasing the rent debt.

How much does the tenant owe?

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the date of hearing totalled $5,900.00.
The tenant took no issue with the amount claimed.
The amount claimed is ordered.

How much is owed in water rates?

The landlord seeks water rates totalling $233.51 for the following period: a. 20/02/2026 – 20/03/2026 $5.42 b. 19/12/2025 – 23/01/2026 $38.04 c. 22/11/2025 – 19/12/2025$70.59 d. 21/10/2025 – 22/11/2025$119.46
Tenant invoices and water bills were provided to prove the amount claimed.
The tenant took no issue with the amount claimed and said that he has struggled to meet the cost of his rent and outgoings.
The amount claimed is ordered. Other matters
Because Barfoot & Thompson Limited As The Agent For Amogh Khadye has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.
Despite being wholly successful the landlord did not seek name suppression.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5435028 — Rent arrears at 24 Sunset Road, Unsworth Heights, Auckland 0632

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5435028 — Rent arrears at 24 Sunset Road, Unsworth Heights, Auckland 0632

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

How much does the tenant owe?

How much is owed in water rates?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

How much does the tenant owe?

How much is owed in water rates?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions