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Tenancy Tribunal case 5457097 — Leaks at 99 Taurus Crescent, Beach Haven, Auckland 0626
Decided 16 March 2026 · Published 16 March 2026 · Application 5457097
- Leaks
At a glance
Key facts from the published tribunal order.
Outcome
Mixed / unclear
From published order
Location
Auckland
Tribunal region
Adjudicator
A Macpherson
Claims & awards
What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.
No individual claim amounts were reconciled for this order. View the official Ministry of Justice PDF for full detail.
Order
- The tenancy of Yulin Zhang at 99 Taurus Crescent, Beach Haven, Auckland 0626 is terminated, and possession is granted to Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities, immediately.
Reasons
- The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment through the expedited process under section 91AA Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Are there grounds for an expedited application?
- I am satisfied that the two requirements for the expedited process are met: a. The tenant does not want to contest the abandonment application. b. The information provided by the landlord with the application is sufficient to enable the Tribunal to determine it properly without a hearing (either on the basis of that information alone or with only minor clarifications).
Should the tenancy be terminated?
- The Tribunal may terminate the tenancy where the premises have been abandoned and rent is in arrears 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.
- On 12 January 2026 the landlord was notified by MSD that the tenant is out of New Zealand.
- On 24 February 2026, the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The landlord carried out an inspection and found the premises in poor condition, overgrown lawns, unopened mail in the letterbox, calling cards from previous visits still on the door, the interior is in disarray, there was a damaged window, and there was a leak from the hot water cylinder (inspection report and photographs provided).
- The landlord has made multiple attempts to contact the tenant without success.
- The landlord provided rent records which show that rent has not been paid since 18 December 2025.
- Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrears, I am terminating the tenancy immediately. All the requirements for an expedited abandonment application have been met.
Topics & place
Topics are dispute themes across the order (not the same as claim-type money lines).
Residential Tenancies Act sections
s61, s91AA
Key findings
- Dispute theme: leaks
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Tenancy Tribunal case.
What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5457097?
The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Yulin Zhang at 99 Taurus Crescent, Beach Haven, Auckland
How much money was awarded in case 5457097?
Verified claim lines are listed on this page.
What type of tenancy dispute was case 5457097?
The primary dispute was Leaks.
Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5457097?
The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13290174-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.