What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5455279 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy at 100B Owen Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021 is terminated

How much money was awarded in case 5455279?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5455279?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5455279?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13307142-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5455279 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy at 100B Owen Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021 is terminated

How much money was awarded in case 5455279?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5455279?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5455279?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13307142-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

100B Owen Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5455279 — Tenancy dispute

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Reasons

[The landlord/s] attended the hearing on behalf of the landlord. There was no appearance for the tenant,

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment.

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. See section 61 Residential Tenancies Act 1986. 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.

The parties entered into a fixed-term tenancy to commence on 21 February 2026. The tenant was to pay a bond of $1,455.00 and one-week’s rent of $485 in advance.

There was an error in the paperwork, as the agreement recorded that the tenancy was to commence and end on the same date. It appears that this made it difficult for the previous adjudicator to make an order terminating the tenancy under the expedited abandonment process, where an order is made on the papers alone.

The tenant did not make any payments of rent or bond and did not move in. The landlord sought clarification from the tenant. On 22 February, the tenant advised he was unable to secure the bond. The landlord offered to terminate the tenancy by written agreement but the tenant did not respond.

When the tenant signed the tenancy agreement, he was bound by the terms of that agreement. That means either that he has to give 21 days’ notice for a periodic tenancy, or under a fixed-term tenancy, he is liable for rent until a new tenant is found.

However, the landlord is seeking no rent. He simply wants to end any binding agreement between the parties as soon as possible so that he can find an alternative tenant.

Based on the text and whatsapp communications, I find that by 22 February 2026, the landlord became aware that the tenant had abandoned the premises.

Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrear, the tenancy is terminated immediately.

Because [The landlord/s], [The landlord/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Reasons

[The landlord/s] attended the hearing on behalf of the landlord. There was no appearance for the tenant,

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The parties entered into a fixed-term tenancy to commence on 21 February 2026. The tenant was to pay a bond of $1,455.00 and one-week’s rent of $485 in advance.

However, the landlord is seeking no rent. He simply wants to end any binding agreement between the parties as soon as possible so that he can find an alternative tenant.

Based on the text and whatsapp communications, I find that by 22 February 2026, the landlord became aware that the tenant had abandoned the premises.

Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrear, the tenancy is terminated immediately.

Because [The landlord/s], [The landlord/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5455279 — Tenancy dispute at 100B Owen Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021

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Claims & awards

Tenancy Tribunal case 5455279 — Tenancy dispute at 100B Owen Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021

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Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

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Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

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Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions