How much money was awarded in case 5484801?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $7,200.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5484801?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5484801?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13705185-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5484801?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $7,200.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5484801?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5484801?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13705185-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5484801 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5484801 about?

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

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Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5484801 — net $4,828.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 5 June 2026	$7,200.00	Rent arrears (to 5 June 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,828.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,828.00

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

The tenancy of Deborah Taylor at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s], at 11:59pm on Friday 5 June 2026.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,400.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Deborah Taylor must pay [The landlord/s] $4,828.00 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

On 9 April 2026, the landlord filed an application seeking termination of the tenancy, rent arrears, compensation for repairs to a damaged door, refund of the bond and reimbursement of the filing fee.

The hearing proceeded by way of video conference. The landlord appeared. The tenant failed to appear. The Tribunal was satisfied the tenant was properly served with the notice of hearing and the case proceeded in their absence.

Following a discussion with the Adjudicator the landlord withdrew their claim for compensation for repairs to a damaged door. The landlord is not prevented from filing a further claim for compensation in respect of this matter. History of the tenancy

The tenancy commenced on 13 December 2025 with the fixed term due to expire on 14 June 2026.

On Sunday 31 May 2026 the landlord conducted a routine inspection of the property and discovered it empty of the tenant’s possessions. The landlord told the Tribunal the tenant has left the property without giving notice and has stopped all communication. Burden and standard of proof

The relevant law that applies is found in the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the “Act”).

With any claim before the Tenancy Tribunal, the Tribunal applies the usual civil law standards and expectations.

That includes a requirement that the party bringing the claim (the applicant), establish their claims “on the balance of probabilities.” The balance of probabilities means more likely than unlikely, or in mathematical terms, has a fractionally more than 50% likelihood. The Tribunal does not need to be certain or very sure about any claim, only that what is claimed is likely.

This obligation carried by the applicant is referred to as the “burden of proof.” Independent witnesses, corroborating documents and photographs are an important part of discharging this burden.

As noted by the District Court in Kaipo v Clarke & McCarthy (DC) TT233/02, in practical terms this means that: ... [L]ike anyone who brings an application before a Tribunal or Court, it is incumbent upon the applicant to provide the evidence necessary to prove the case. If the applicant fails to do that, then their application will be dismissed whether it has merit or not because it is up to the applicant The onus of proving these claims rests with the landlord. The standard required is on the balance of probabilities. The landlord must establish more likely than not that the tenant has breached the terms of the agreement or provisions of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the “Act”).

Should the claim be amended?

On 4 June 2026 at 6:37pm the landlord emailed the Registry asking to expand their claim to include compensation for: a. Damage to the back door lock. b. Damage to the wardrobe structure. c. Replacement cost of a missing smoke alarm. d. Replacement costs for a missing garage door remote; e. Repairs to several insect screens; and f. Cleaning and rubbish removal costs.

The Tribunal declined to amend the landlord’s claim to include compensation for the above items. Section 91(2) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 and the principles of fairness and natural justice apply. The tenant has not been fully informed of the landlord’s intention to expand their claims and has been afforded the opportunity to prepare to answer these claims.

The landlord is not prevented from filing a fresh application for vacated damages.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Under section 55(1) of the Act, the Tribunal must, subject to subsection 55(2) terminate the tenancy, if at the time the application was filed, the rent was at least 21 days in arrears.

The landlord provided up to date rent records with prove the amount owing.

The application was filed on 9 April 2026. At the date of filing the tenant’s rent arrears totalled $3,428.57. Rent was at least 21 days in arrears and the tenancy is terminated.

At the date of hearing the tenant’s rent arrears totalled $7,200.00. The amount claimed is ordered. Other matters

The bond is refunded in full to the landlord.

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

The landlord seeks name suppression. Section 95A(1) of the Act provided that the Tribunal must, on application of a party that has been wholly or substantially successful in proceedings, order that party’s name and 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.

The landlord has been wholly successful and is granted name suppression.

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5484801 — net $4,828.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 5 June 2026	$7,200.00	Rent arrears (to 5 June 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,828.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,828.00

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

The tenancy of Deborah Taylor at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s], at 11:59pm on Friday 5 June 2026.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,400.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Deborah Taylor must pay [The landlord/s] $4,828.00 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

The tenancy commenced on 13 December 2025 with the fixed term due to expire on 14 June 2026.

The relevant law that applies is found in the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the “Act”).

With any claim before the Tenancy Tribunal, the Tribunal applies the usual civil law standards and expectations.

This obligation carried by the applicant is referred to as the “burden of proof.” Independent witnesses, corroborating documents and photographs are an important part of discharging this burden.

Should the claim be amended?

The landlord is not prevented from filing a fresh application for vacated damages.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Under section 55(1) of the Act, the Tribunal must, subject to subsection 55(2) terminate the tenancy, if at the time the application was filed, the rent was at least 21 days in arrears.

The landlord provided up to date rent records with prove the amount owing.

The application was filed on 9 April 2026. At the date of filing the tenant’s rent arrears totalled $3,428.57. Rent was at least 21 days in arrears and the tenancy is terminated.

At the date of hearing the tenant’s rent arrears totalled $7,200.00. The amount claimed is ordered. Other matters

The bond is refunded in full to the landlord.

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

The landlord has been wholly successful and is granted name suppression.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5484801 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5484801 — Rent arrears

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