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Tenancy Tribunal case 5496132 — Tenancy dispute at 970 Awaiti Canal Rd, Kerepehi, Paeroa 3671
Decided 14 May 2026 · Published 14 May 2026 · Application 5496132
Landlord favoured
- Filing Fee
- Filing Fee Reimbursement
- Rent arrears
At a glance
Key facts from the published tribunal order.
Outcome
Landlord favoured
From published order
Location
Paeroa
Tribunal region
Adjudicator
M Kan
Dispute themes
Award balance
Gross awards, any bond applied per the order, and the remaining balance payable.
- Gross award
- $28.00
- Total balance for Tenant to pay Landlord
- $28.00
Claims & awards
What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.
| Claim | Landlord | Tenant | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filing fee reimbursement | $28.00 | Filing fee reimbursement | |
| Net award | $28.00 | ||
| Total payable by Tenant to Landlord | $28.00 |
Claims and awards for application 5496132 — net $28.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.
Filing fee reimbursement
- Amount
- $28.00
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Filing fee reimbursement
Net award
Landlord $28.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord
Landlord $28.00
Claim types — money lines allowed on this order
Order
- The tenancy of Tony Jefferies at 970 Awaiti Canal Rd, Kerepehi, Paeroa 3671 is terminated, and possession is granted to Laurel Anne Flynn, at 11.59 pm, 15 April 2026, Wednesday.
- Tony Jefferies must pay the filing fee to Laurel Anne Flynn immediately, as shown in the table below. DescriptionLandlord Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$28.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$28.00
Reasons
- The hearing was conducted by telephone conference.
- Mr Flynn attended the hearing on behalf of the landlord, together with Mrs Flynn. Mr Flynn addressed me in the hearing.
- Mr Flynn informed me that the primary point of contact was Ms Edgecumbe, Mr Jefferies’ partner, not Mr Jefferies. He said he had spoken to Mr Jefferies only twice.
- The respondent tenant, Mr Jefferies, did not attend the hearing.
- At the commencement of the hearing, I attempted to contact Mr Jefferies on the telephone number ending in 0508 recorded on the application. I made two attempts to contact him. On both occasions the call diverted to voicemail.
- On each occasion I left a voicemail message identifying myself as the assigned adjudicator, advising the tenant of the purpose of the hearing, namely the landlord’s application for termination of the tenancy, and advising that if he did not participate the hearing may proceed in his absence.
- After the second attempt, I was satisfied that reasonable steps had been taken to contact the tenant and that the hearing could properly proceed in his absence. Termination under section 51(2)(a) of the Act
- The landlord’s application is based on section 51(2)(a) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (“the Act”) that Mrs Flynn requires the premises, within 90 days after the termination date for her sister. I am satisfied the termination notice was validly served and that the tenant has not vacated the premises.
- I am also satisfied the tenant was aware of the termination notice and the requirement to vacate the premises. In reaching that conclusion, I have taken into account the evidence given by Mr Flynn regarding his communications with Ms Edgecumbe of the property.
- Mr Flynn gave evidence that he received a telephone call from Ms Edgecombe at approximately midday yesterday (13 May 2026). During that conversation, she discussed the intended departure from the premises and the difficulty they were having securing alternative accommodation.
- Mr Flynn also read into the record a series of text messages received from either Mr Jefferies or Ms Edgecumbe confirming their intention to vacate the premises. Those messages included: a. A text dated 3 May 2026 stating: “House will be empty by Thursday” [7 May 2026]; b. A further text dated 7 May 2026 stating: “House will be empty definitely Sunday” [10 May 2026]; and c. A text dated 12 May 2026 stating: “Due to my job and weather, there is no way we’re gonna be out by morning.”
- Those communications demonstrate that Mr Jefferies and Ms Edgecumbe were aware of the termination and repeatedly indicated they intended to vacate, but had not done so by the date of hearing.
- Accordingly, I am satisfied the landlord is entitled to an order terminating the tenancy. Rent arrears and outgoing costs
- The application before me related only to the termination of the tenancy.
- Mr Flynn will need to file a further application for rent arrears up to the date Mr Jefferies and Ms Edgecombe vacated the premises, together with any unpaid outgoing costs.
- It is for Mr Flynn to decide whether he wishes to pursue rent arrears and outgoing costs. Filing fee
- Because Laurel Anne Flynn has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.
Topics & place
Topics are dispute themes across the order (not the same as claim-type money lines).
Residential Tenancies Act sections
s14, s51(2)
Key findings
- Dispute theme: filing fee
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Tenancy Tribunal case.
What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5496132?
The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Tony Jefferies at 970 Awaiti Canal Rd, Kerepehi, Paeroa 3671
How much money was awarded in case 5496132?
Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord
What type of tenancy dispute was case 5496132?
The dispute type was not classified.
Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5496132?
The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13596829-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.