Tenantcheck Insights · Case study
Tenancy Tribunal case 5490189 — Rent arrears at 23 Glasgow Street, Takaro, Palmerston North 4412
Published 7 May 2026 · Application 5490189
- Rent arrears
- State of repair
At a glance
Key facts from the published tribunal order.
Outcome
Dismissed
From published order
Location
Palmerston North
Tribunal region
Adjudicator
A Macpherson
Claims & awards
What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.
No individual claim amounts were reconciled for this order. View the official Ministry of Justice PDF for full detail.
Order
- Shelley Naylor Realty As The Agent For Nicole Dexter is granted possession of the premises at 23 Glasgow Street, Takaro, Palmerston North 4412 immediately.
- The tenants’ application 5499332 is dismissed.
Reasons
- The landlord attended the hearing.
- The tenants did not join the videoconference so both were called on the numbers provided. Neither tenant answered.
- The absence of a party does not prevent the matter from being heard and determined.
- The landlord has applied for possession of the premises following the termination of the tenancy.
- The tenancy ended on 15 April 2026 on foot of a 90-day notice. The requirements of section 64(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 are satisfied and the landlord is entitled to immediate possession.
- The landlord indicated that they will be filing an application for rent arrears and other claims once they have possession of the premises and the extent of the claims can be clarified.
- The tenants filed a claim for refund of the bond, and compensation of $2,280.00 for the landlord’s alleged failure to maintain the premises. The tenants did not provide any evidence in support of their claim.
- The tenants’ claim is dismissed. .
Topics & place
Topics are dispute themes across the order (not the same as claim-type money lines).
Residential Tenancies Act sections
s64(1)
Key findings
- Dispute theme: rent arrears
- Dispute theme: state of repair
Property management
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Tenancy Tribunal case.
What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5490189?
The tribunal order states: Shelley Naylor Realty As The Agent For Nicole Dexter is granted possession of
How much money was awarded in case 5490189?
Verified claim lines are listed on this page.
What type of tenancy dispute was case 5490189?
The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: State of repair.
Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5490189?
The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13562127-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.