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Tenancy Tribunal case 5452437 — Rent arrears at 7 Mawake Place, Turangi, Turangi 3334
Published 20 May 2026 · Application 5452437
- Rent arrears
At a glance
Key facts from the published tribunal order.
Outcome
Landlord favoured
From published order
Location
Turangi
Tribunal region
Adjudicator
R Morgan
Dispute themes
Claims & awards
What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.
| Claim | Landlord | Tenant | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent arrears (to 19 May 2026 | $998.57 | Rent arrears (to 19 May 2026 | |
| Filing fee reimbursement | $28.00 | Filing fee reimbursement |
Claims and awards for application 5452437. Verify on MoJ.
Rent arrears (to 19 May 2026
- Amount
- $998.57
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Rent arrears (to 19 May 2026
Filing fee reimbursement
- Amount
- $28.00
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Filing fee reimbursement
Claim types — money lines allowed on this order
Order
- Gena Kara & James Kara must pay Property Brokers Limited As Agent For Michael Smith $1,026.57 immediately, as shown in the table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears (to 19 May 2026)$998.57 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$1,026.57
Reasons
- Both parties attended the hearing. Ms Kara represented the tenants.
- The landlord has applied for rent arrears and has provided rent records which prove the amount owing.
- Ms Kara did not dispute the arrears but did explain how they have arisen. At this stage, the landlord has not applied for termination of the tenancy. The tenants should understand that their tenancy is at risk if the arrears are not addressed promptly.
- As the landlord is the successful party, I have also awarded reimbursement of the Tribunal application fee.
Topics & place
Topics are dispute themes across the order (not the same as claim-type money lines).
Key findings
- Dispute theme: rent arrears
Property management
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Tenancy Tribunal case.
What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5452437?
The tribunal order states: Gena Kara & James Kara must pay Property Brokers Limited As Agent For
How much money was awarded in case 5452437?
Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $998.57 awarded to landlord
What type of tenancy dispute was case 5452437?
The primary dispute was Rent arrears.
Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5452437?
The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13631683-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.