How much money was awarded in case 5479105?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $321.21 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,900.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $459.06 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5479105?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5479105?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13547699-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5479105?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $321.21 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,900.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $459.06 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5479105?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5479105?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13547699-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5479105 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5479105 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 5479105 — net $2,388.27 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 5 May 2026	$3,900.00	Rent arrears to 5 May 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Window repairs	$321.21	Window repairs
Water rates	$459.06	Water rates
Net award	$2,388.27
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,388.27

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 Josephine Walker at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s] immediately.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,320.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Josephine Walker must pay [The landlord/s] $2,388.27 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. There was no appearance by the tenant.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears, water rates, compensation 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 9RTA). 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 30 March 2026 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. A routine inspection uncovered the tenant had left. The landlord also found two broken glass panes that required immediate repair to secure the premises.

I heard from the landlord that she left without any notice, although other occupants remain.

Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrear, the tenancy is terminated immediately. Even if I am wrong and the tenancy was not abandoned, the tenancy would still be terminated today per s 56(2) RTA.

How much does the tenant owe?

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.

The landlord also provided a water summary and related invoices. These establish $459.06 as outstanding water/waste costs that are not fixed. This amount is awarded.

An invoice for glass repair of $321.21 was provided along with photos of the broken glass. The damage is careless or intentional and the tenant has not established any grounds for her not to be liable. The invoiced cost is awarded. Filing fee

As the landlord has been wholly successful the filing fee must be returned. 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 5479105 — net $2,388.27 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 5 May 2026	$3,900.00	Rent arrears to 5 May 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Window repairs	$321.21	Window repairs
Water rates	$459.06	Water rates
Net award	$2,388.27
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,388.27

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 Josephine Walker at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s] immediately.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,320.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.
Josephine Walker must pay [The landlord/s] $2,388.27 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. There was no appearance by the tenant.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears, water rates, compensation 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 9RTA). 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 30 March 2026 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. A routine inspection uncovered the tenant had left. The landlord also found two broken glass panes that required immediate repair to secure the premises.
I heard from the landlord that she left without any notice, although other occupants remain.
Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrear, the tenancy is terminated immediately. Even if I am wrong and the tenancy was not abandoned, the tenancy would still be terminated today per s 56(2) RTA.

How much does the tenant owe?

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.
The landlord also provided a water summary and related invoices. These establish $459.06 as outstanding water/waste costs that are not fixed. This amount is awarded.
An invoice for glass repair of $321.21 was provided along with photos of the broken glass. The damage is careless or intentional and the tenant has not established any grounds for her not to be liable. The invoiced cost is awarded. Filing fee
As the landlord has been wholly successful the filing fee must be returned. 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 5479105 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5479105 — Rent arrears

At a glance

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

Frequently asked questions

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