How much money was awarded in case 5484909?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,620.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5484909?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5484909?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13865519-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5484909?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,620.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5484909?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5484909?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13865519-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5484909 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5484909 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 5484909 — net $2,648.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 8 July 2026	$2,620.00	Rent arrears to 8 July 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,648.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,648.00

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

[The tenant/s] owe [The landlord/s] $2,648.00 (“the debt”), as follows:

[The tenant/s] must pay rent and the debt as follows: a. by payments of $600.00 for weekly rent on Thursday 9, 16, and 23 July 2026; and b. by a payment of $3,248.00 no later than Thursday 30 July 2026 being: i.$600.00 for the weekly rent due on 30 July 2026; ii.$2,620.00 to pay the rent arrears in full; iii. $28.00 to pay the filing fee.

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

If the tenants fail to pay rent and rent arrears within 2 working days of the dates specified in Order 2: a. the tenancy at [Tenancy address suppressed] will terminate and the landlord will have immediate possession of the premises; b. the balance of the debt will be payable immediately.

If the tenants fail to pay the filing fee within 2 working days of the due date, the filing fee will be payable immediately.

The tenants accept responsibility for damage to 2 doors at the premises. Not later than 30 July 2026 the tenants must repair or replace the doors to a trades’ standard.

If the tenants fail to comply with order 6 above, then the landlord may undertake the work and charge the tenants the costs of this work up to $402.50. These costs may be treated as rent in arrears and enforced accordingly.

The tenants accept responsibility for a carpet stain as shown in the evidence provided. That stain will be removed by the tenants at their expense before the end of the tenancy.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing by video/ teleconference.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy, rent arrears and refund of the bond. The tenants want to repay the debt to avoid immediate termination.

Should a conditional termination order be made?

Where rent is at least 21 days in arrears at the date of the hearing, the Tribunal must make either a final or a conditional termination order. See section 55(1)(a) and (1A) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

Having heard the evidence, I am satisfied the tenants should have the opportunity to pay the debt within the period specified in the order, which they intend to arrange through withdrawal of Kiwisaver funds. For most of the tenancy the rent has been in credit and the tenants understand the implications of failing to pay the rent when due in the future. I have granted a conditional termination order.

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

Tenants must not cause damage to the premises (s.40(2) RTA).

Where the Tribunal finds a tenant has breached that obligation, where appropriate it may make a work order for the tenant to remedy that breach. See section 78(1)(e) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. This work Order is made by consent.

A work order may also authorise the landlord to undertake the work and charge the tenant the costs of doing the work, if the tenant should fail to comply with the work order and alternative monetary order. A monetary limit must be imposed by the Tribunal on the amount of costs that can be charged. These costs can be treated as rent in arrears and enforced accordingly. See sections 78(2AAB) and 78(2AAC)(a) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

The landlord has provided a quote showing the cost of the work if the landlord is required to have it done.

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

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5484909 — net $2,648.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 8 July 2026	$2,620.00	Rent arrears to 8 July 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,648.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,648.00

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the parties’ names and identifying details.
[The tenant/s] owe [The landlord/s] $2,648.00 (“the debt”), as follows:
[The tenant/s] must pay rent and the debt as follows: a. by payments of $600.00 for weekly rent on Thursday 9, 16, and 23 July 2026; and b. by a payment of $3,248.00 no later than Thursday 30 July 2026 being: i.$600.00 for the weekly rent due on 30 July 2026; ii.$2,620.00 to pay the rent arrears in full; iii. $28.00 to pay the filing fee.
Payments will be allocated in the following order: rent, rent arrears, and the filing fee.
If the tenants fail to pay rent and rent arrears within 2 working days of the dates specified in Order 2: a. the tenancy at [Tenancy address suppressed] will terminate and the landlord will have immediate possession of the premises; b. the balance of the debt will be payable immediately.
If the tenants fail to pay the filing fee within 2 working days of the due date, the filing fee will be payable immediately.
The tenants accept responsibility for damage to 2 doors at the premises. Not later than 30 July 2026 the tenants must repair or replace the doors to a trades’ standard.
If the tenants fail to comply with order 6 above, then the landlord may undertake the work and charge the tenants the costs of this work up to $402.50. These costs may be treated as rent in arrears and enforced accordingly.
The tenants accept responsibility for a carpet stain as shown in the evidence provided. That stain will be removed by the tenants at their expense before the end of the tenancy.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing by video/ teleconference.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy, rent arrears and refund of the bond. The tenants want to repay the debt to avoid immediate termination.

Should a conditional termination order be made?

Where rent is at least 21 days in arrears at the date of the hearing, the Tribunal must make either a final or a conditional termination order. See section 55(1)(a) and (1A) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Having heard the evidence, I am satisfied the tenants should have the opportunity to pay the debt within the period specified in the order, which they intend to arrange through withdrawal of Kiwisaver funds. For most of the tenancy the rent has been in credit and the tenants understand the implications of failing to pay the rent when due in the future. I have granted a conditional termination order.
The conditional termination order will lapse if it is fully complied with. If the tenant breaches the order, the possession order may be enforced for 90 days from the first breach. See section 64(4)(b) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenants must not cause damage to the premises (s.40(2) RTA).
Where the Tribunal finds a tenant has breached that obligation, where appropriate it may make a work order for the tenant to remedy that breach. See section 78(1)(e) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. This work Order is made by consent.
A work order may also authorise the landlord to undertake the work and charge the tenant the costs of doing the work, if the tenant should fail to comply with the work order and alternative monetary order. A monetary limit must be imposed by the Tribunal on the amount of costs that can be charged. These costs can be treated as rent in arrears and enforced accordingly. See sections 78(2AAB) and 78(2AAC)(a) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The landlord has provided a quote showing the cost of the work if the landlord is required to have it done.
Because [The applicant/s] has succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5484909 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5484909 — Rent arrears

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Claims & awards

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Should a conditional termination order be made?

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Residential Tenancies Act sections

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Claims & awards

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Should a conditional termination order be made?

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Residential Tenancies Act sections

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Frequently asked questions