How much money was awarded in case 5463584?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,020.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $743.21 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5463584?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5463584?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13769520-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5463584?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,020.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $743.21 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5463584?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5463584?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13769520-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5463584 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5463584 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 5463584. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears up to 25/06/2026	$3,020.00	Rent arrears up to 25/06/2026
Water rates up to 25/05/2026	$743.21	Water rates up to 25/05/2026
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 and the tenancy address.

[The tenant/s] owes [The landlord/s] $3,791.21 (“the debt”).

[The tenant/s] must pay rent and the debt as follows: a. One payment of $3,791.21 for the debt by 5:00pm on Tuesday 23 June 2026, and b. Payment of weekly rent of $850.00 by 5:00pm on Friday 26 June 2026.

Payments will be allocated in the following order: rent, rent arrears, water arrears, and the filing fee.

If the tenant fails to pay rent and rent arrears within 1 working day of the due dates: a. The tenancy at [Tenancy address suppressed] will terminate and the landlord will have immediate possession of the premises, and b. The balance of the debt will be payable immediately.

If the tenant fails to pay the filing fee within 1 working days of the due date, the filing fee will be payable immediately.

Reasons

The landlord’s representative attended the hearing held remotely today. I telephoned the tenant twice however the phone went to voicemail. I continued with the hearing as the tenant has been emailed notice of the hearing date and time to his address for service and been sent text reminders.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy, rent and water arrears and refund of the bond. Up to date rent and water ledgers have been supplied.

The landlord understands the tenant has been going through a very difficult time but there are still rent and water arrears owing. The landlord agrees to continue the tenancy if the tenant can pay the full amount owing.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The Tribunal may terminate a tenancy for breach where, due to the nature or extent of the breach, it would be inequitable to refuse to terminate. Where the breach is capable of remedy the landlord must first serve a notice on the tenant requiring them to remedy the breach within at least 14 days and establish that the tenant has failed to do so. See section 56(1) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

The tenant breached their obligations by not paying rent or water rates when they were due.

On 10 April and 29 April 2026, the landlord served a 14-day notice on the tenant notifying of the amounts owing for rent, but the breach was not remedied within the required period. It would be inequitable to refuse to terminate the tenancy because the rent debt is not reducing and there is a large amount owing for water rates.

The rent ledger shows the tenant paid a lump sum on 21 April 2026 and has paid regular weekly rent for the last four weeks. I am satisfied the tenant will pay the debt within the period specified in the order and is unlikely to commit any further breach. See section 78(3) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

I agree to give the tenant a chance to pay all rent and water owing if he wants to continue this tenancy.

The total amount to pay is $3,791.21 (including rent and water bills and the filing fee). This must be paid by 5:00pm next Tuesday 23 June 2026.

The next weekly rent of $850.00 must be paid by 5:00pm on Friday 26 June 2026.

If either of these payments are made more than 2 working days late, the tenancy will terminate, and the landlord will have the right to immediate possession of the premises. The landlord does not need to make another application or come back to the Tribunal.

The conditional termination order will lapse if it is fully complied with. If the tenant breaches the order, the possession order is enforceable for 90 days from the first breach. See section 64(4)(b) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

I recommend that the tenant sets up a redirection to make sure the rent is paid every week and also increases the weekly payments towards water bills and lawn mowing to about $25.00 per week (please talk to the property manager).

The landlord would like to remind the tenant that the house must be kept reasonably clean and tidy to avoid any damage, future breach notices or concerns. Again, please talk to your property manager.

The landlord seeks suppression of name, and this is granted. The tenancy address is suppressed to protect the privacy of the tenant if the tenancy continues.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5463584. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears up to 25/06/2026	$3,020.00	Rent arrears up to 25/06/2026
Water rates up to 25/05/2026	$743.21	Water rates up to 25/05/2026
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 and the tenancy address.
[The tenant/s] owes [The landlord/s] $3,791.21 (“the debt”).
[The tenant/s] must pay rent and the debt as follows: a. One payment of $3,791.21 for the debt by 5:00pm on Tuesday 23 June 2026, and b. Payment of weekly rent of $850.00 by 5:00pm on Friday 26 June 2026.
Payments will be allocated in the following order: rent, rent arrears, water arrears, and the filing fee.
If the tenant fails to pay rent and rent arrears within 1 working day of the due dates: a. The tenancy at [Tenancy address suppressed] will terminate and the landlord will have immediate possession of the premises, and b. The balance of the debt will be payable immediately.
If the tenant fails to pay the filing fee within 1 working days of the due date, the filing fee will be payable immediately.

Reasons

The landlord’s representative attended the hearing held remotely today. I telephoned the tenant twice however the phone went to voicemail. I continued with the hearing as the tenant has been emailed notice of the hearing date and time to his address for service and been sent text reminders.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy, rent and water arrears and refund of the bond. Up to date rent and water ledgers have been supplied.
The landlord understands the tenant has been going through a very difficult time but there are still rent and water arrears owing. The landlord agrees to continue the tenancy if the tenant can pay the full amount owing.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The Tribunal may terminate a tenancy for breach where, due to the nature or extent of the breach, it would be inequitable to refuse to terminate. Where the breach is capable of remedy the landlord must first serve a notice on the tenant requiring them to remedy the breach within at least 14 days and establish that the tenant has failed to do so. See section 56(1) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The tenant breached their obligations by not paying rent or water rates when they were due.
On 10 April and 29 April 2026, the landlord served a 14-day notice on the tenant notifying of the amounts owing for rent, but the breach was not remedied within the required period. It would be inequitable to refuse to terminate the tenancy because the rent debt is not reducing and there is a large amount owing for water rates.
The rent ledger shows the tenant paid a lump sum on 21 April 2026 and has paid regular weekly rent for the last four weeks. I am satisfied the tenant will pay the debt within the period specified in the order and is unlikely to commit any further breach. See section 78(3) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
I agree to give the tenant a chance to pay all rent and water owing if he wants to continue this tenancy.
The total amount to pay is $3,791.21 (including rent and water bills and the filing fee). This must be paid by 5:00pm next Tuesday 23 June 2026.
The next weekly rent of $850.00 must be paid by 5:00pm on Friday 26 June 2026.
If either of these payments are made more than 2 working days late, the tenancy will terminate, and the landlord will have the right to immediate possession of the premises. The landlord does not need to make another application or come back to the Tribunal.
The conditional termination order will lapse if it is fully complied with. If the tenant breaches the order, the possession order is enforceable for 90 days from the first breach. See section 64(4)(b) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
I recommend that the tenant sets up a redirection to make sure the rent is paid every week and also increases the weekly payments towards water bills and lawn mowing to about $25.00 per week (please talk to the property manager).
The landlord would like to remind the tenant that the house must be kept reasonably clean and tidy to avoid any damage, future breach notices or concerns. Again, please talk to your property manager.
The landlord seeks suppression of name, and this is granted. The tenancy address is suppressed to protect the privacy of the tenant if the tenancy continues.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5463584 — Rent arrears

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Claims & awards

Tenancy Tribunal case 5463584 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions