How much money was awarded in case 5441368?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5441368?

The primary dispute was 14-day notice.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5441368?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13502211-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5441368?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5441368?

The primary dispute was 14-day notice.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5441368?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13502211-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5441368 — 14-day notice

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5441368 about?

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

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Order

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

The tenancy premises are not in a reasonably clean and reasonably tidy condition.

The tenant must return the tenancy premises to a reasonably clean and tidy condition by Monday 20 July 2026.

The tenant has agreed to complete the work as follows:

The first day for stage 1 will be Tuesday 28 April 2026.

If the tenant fails return the premises to a reasonably clean and tidy condition by 20 July 2026 the tenancy at [Tenancy address suppressed] will terminate and the landlord will have immediate possession of the premises.

The parties have agreed the landlord will inspect at the end of each stage.

The landlord will serve notices in the usual form for each inspection.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing. The tenant had the assistance of a health representative.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy because the house and the section are not reasonably clean and tidy.

Should a conditional termination order be made?

The Tribunal may terminate a tenancy for breach where, due to the nature or extent of the breach, it would be inequitable (very unfair) to refuse to terminate.

Where the breach is capable of remedy the landlord must first serve a notice on the tenant requiring them to remedy the breach within at least 14 days, and establish that the tenant has failed to do so. See section 56(1) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA).

The tenant breached her obligations by not keeping the house and section in a reasonably clean and tidy condition. The landlord served a 14-day notice on the tenant on 25 August 2025, but the breach was not remedied within the required period.

This is the landlord’s claim to prove. I have seen the photos taken by the landlord in January 2026. The photos show the house has so many belongings stored inside that there is almost no clear space for living. There is also rubbish on the section. I find it would be it would be inequitable to refuse to terminate the tenancy.

Despite my finding that it would be inequitable to refuse to terminate the tenancy, having heard the evidence, I am satisfied the tenant will return the house and the section to a reasonable condition. It seems most likely to me the tenant will comply with the conditional termination order and is unlikely to commit any further breach. I have granted a conditional termination. See section 78(3) RTA.

The conditional termination order will lapse if it is fully complied with. If the tenant breaches the order, the possession order is enforceable for 90 days from the first breach. See section 64(4)(b) RTA.

I have used my discretion to allow suppression for the tenant. Her name will not be published because orders are made by consent, the tenant’s health issues have most likely contributed to the breach, and there is no public interest in her name. See section 95A RTA.

Order

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

The tenancy premises are not in a reasonably clean and reasonably tidy condition.

The tenant must return the tenancy premises to a reasonably clean and tidy condition by Monday 20 July 2026.

The tenant has agreed to complete the work as follows:

The first day for stage 1 will be Tuesday 28 April 2026.

The parties have agreed the landlord will inspect at the end of each stage.

The landlord will serve notices in the usual form for each inspection.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing. The tenant had the assistance of a health representative.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy because the house and the section are not reasonably clean and tidy.

Should a conditional termination order be made?

The Tribunal may terminate a tenancy for breach where, due to the nature or extent of the breach, it would be inequitable (very unfair) to refuse to terminate.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5441368 — 14-day notice

At a glance

Claims & awards

Tenancy Tribunal case 5441368 — 14-day notice

At a glance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should a conditional termination order be made?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Order

Reasons

Should a conditional termination order be made?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions