What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5452669 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Lynn Property Management Limited T/[The landlord/s] $3,828.00 immediately, as calculated below:

How much money was awarded in case 5452669?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,800.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5452669?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5452669?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13306393-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5452669 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Lynn Property Management Limited T/[The landlord/s] $3,828.00 immediately, as calculated below:

How much money was awarded in case 5452669?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,800.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5452669?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5452669?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13306393-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 9, 55 MacLean Street, Paraparaumu Beach, Tenancy Tribunal Case 5452669 — 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 5452669 — net $3,828.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 15 March 2026	$3,800.00	Rent arrears to 15 March 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,828.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,828.00

Claims and awards for application 5452669 — net $3,828.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 15 March 2026

Amount: $3,800.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 15 March 2026

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $3,828.00

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $3,828.00

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Lynn Property Management Limited T/[The landlord/s] $3,828.00 immediately, as calculated below:
The tenancy at Unit/Flat 9, 55 MacLean Street, Paraparaumu Beach, Paraparaumu 5032 is terminated and possession granted to Lynn Property Management Limited T/[The landlord/s].

Reasons

The landlord, represented by Ms Fuggle, attended the hearing which was conducted via video. There was no appearance for the tenant.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment and rent arrears.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The Tribunal may terminate the tenancy where the premises have been abandoned and rent is in arrear 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. (See section 61 Residential Tenancies Act 1986).
On 23 February 2026, the landlord became aware that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The property has been on the market. The real estate agent advised the property management company that it appeared the tenant had moved out. Items had been moved out of the property and the neighbours in the body corporate said that items had been dumped in a skip.
The landlord tried to make contact with the tenant, but received no response. No rent had been paid since 27 January 2026.
The landlord applied for an order for termination and on or about 10 March gained access to the property and took photos. These show that most furniture has been removed and there are several banana boxes and there along with abandoned items on the floor.
On 11 March 2026 the landlord received an email from the tenant advising that she had relocated to Australia and apologising. She has since given 21 days’ notice.
The landlord wants possession as soon as possible.
Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrear, the tenancy is terminated immediately.

How much does the tenant owe?

I am satisfied that the date the landlord became aware of the abandonment is 23 February.
Under section 61, a tenant who abandons the premises is liable to pay the rent for any period up to and including, the expiry of the period of 21 days after the date of abandonment or the date of commencement of a new tenancy of the premises, whichever is the earlier:
The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The amount ordered includes rent in lieu of notice from 23 February 2026 to 15 March 2026.
Because Lynn Property Management Limited T/[The landlord/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

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 5452669 — net $3,828.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 15 March 2026	$3,800.00	Rent arrears to 15 March 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,828.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,828.00

Claims and awards for application 5452669 — net $3,828.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 15 March 2026

Amount: $3,800.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 15 March 2026

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $3,828.00

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $3,828.00

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Lynn Property Management Limited T/[The landlord/s] $3,828.00 immediately, as calculated below:
The tenancy at Unit/Flat 9, 55 MacLean Street, Paraparaumu Beach, Paraparaumu 5032 is terminated and possession granted to Lynn Property Management Limited T/[The landlord/s].

Reasons

The landlord, represented by Ms Fuggle, attended the hearing which was conducted via video. There was no appearance for the tenant.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment and rent arrears.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The Tribunal may terminate the tenancy where the premises have been abandoned and rent is in arrear 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. (See section 61 Residential Tenancies Act 1986).
On 23 February 2026, the landlord became aware that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The property has been on the market. The real estate agent advised the property management company that it appeared the tenant had moved out. Items had been moved out of the property and the neighbours in the body corporate said that items had been dumped in a skip.
The landlord tried to make contact with the tenant, but received no response. No rent had been paid since 27 January 2026.
The landlord applied for an order for termination and on or about 10 March gained access to the property and took photos. These show that most furniture has been removed and there are several banana boxes and there along with abandoned items on the floor.
On 11 March 2026 the landlord received an email from the tenant advising that she had relocated to Australia and apologising. She has since given 21 days’ notice.
The landlord wants possession as soon as possible.
Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrear, the tenancy is terminated immediately.

How much does the tenant owe?

I am satisfied that the date the landlord became aware of the abandonment is 23 February.
Under section 61, a tenant who abandons the premises is liable to pay the rent for any period up to and including, the expiry of the period of 21 days after the date of abandonment or the date of commencement of a new tenancy of the premises, whichever is the earlier:
The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The amount ordered includes rent in lieu of notice from 23 February 2026 to 15 March 2026.
Because Lynn Property Management Limited T/[The landlord/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5452669 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 9, 55 MacLean Street, Paraparaumu Beach,

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5452669 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 9, 55 MacLean Street, Paraparaumu Beach,

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

How much does the tenant owe?

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?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions