How much money was awarded in case 5463329?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,703.58 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5463329?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5463329?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13310696-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5463329?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,703.58 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5463329?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5463329?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13310696-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5463329 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5463329 about?

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

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5463329. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Rent arrears to 18 March 2026	$1,703.58		Rent arrears to 18 March 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00		Filing fee reimbursement

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

The tenancy of Te Aroha White and Jerome Whyte at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s] immediately.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,731.58 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

The balance of the bond of $68.42 is to remain at the Bond Centre.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, set down to be conducted via video conference. There was no entry into the conference by the tenant, nor any call in to the conference by one of the telephone numbers provided on the Notice of Hearing. I was satisfied adequate service had completed and I continued with the hearing.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears and refund of the bond.

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.

On 6 March 2026 the landlord became aware that the tenant had abandoned the premises during an inspection. No prior notice from the tenants had been provided but the photos from that day show the premises empty. All tenant possessions and items had been removed. The general condition inside reflects some exit cleaning as well. The lawns are overgrown. The landlord can better assess the vacated condition now possession is returned.

The landlord mentioned that someone (other than the tenants; likely a family member) had arrived at its office yesterday and returned the keys.

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

How much does the tenant owe?

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy is as ordered. Filing fee

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

Section 95A RTA states regarding suppression orders that the Tribunal must, on the application of a party that has wholly or substantially succeeded in proceedings, order that the party’s name or identifying particulars not be published, unless the Tribunal considers that publication is in the public interest or is justified because of the party’s conduct or any other circumstances of the case.

Further, the Tribunal may, on the application of any party to proceedings or on its own initiative, having regard to the interests of the parties and to the public interest, order that all or part of the evidence given or the name or any identifying particulars of any witness or party not be published.

The landlord requested suppression in its application. As it has been wholly successful, suppression is ordered.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5463329. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Rent arrears to 18 March 2026	$1,703.58		Rent arrears to 18 March 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00		Filing fee reimbursement

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
The tenancy of Te Aroha White and Jerome Whyte at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s] immediately.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,731.58 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:
The balance of the bond of $68.42 is to remain at the Bond Centre.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, set down to be conducted via video conference. There was no entry into the conference by the tenant, nor any call in to the conference by one of the telephone numbers provided on the Notice of Hearing. I was satisfied adequate service had completed and I continued with the hearing.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears and refund of the bond.

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.
On 6 March 2026 the landlord became aware that the tenant had abandoned the premises during an inspection. No prior notice from the tenants had been provided but the photos from that day show the premises empty. All tenant possessions and items had been removed. The general condition inside reflects some exit cleaning as well. The lawns are overgrown. The landlord can better assess the vacated condition now possession is returned.
The landlord mentioned that someone (other than the tenants; likely a family member) had arrived at its office yesterday and returned the keys.
Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrear, the tenancy is terminated immediately.

How much does the tenant owe?

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy is as ordered. Filing fee
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. Suppression
Section 95A RTA states regarding suppression orders that the Tribunal must, on the application of a party that has wholly or substantially succeeded in proceedings, order that the party’s name or identifying particulars not be published, unless the Tribunal considers that publication is in the public interest or is justified because of the party’s conduct or any other circumstances of the case.
Further, the Tribunal may, on the application of any party to proceedings or on its own initiative, having regard to the interests of the parties and to the public interest, order that all or part of the evidence given or the name or any identifying particulars of any witness or party not be published.
The landlord requested suppression in its application. As it has been wholly successful, suppression is ordered.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5463329 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Claims & awards

Tenancy Tribunal case 5463329 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

How much does the tenant owe?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

How much does the tenant owe?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions