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Tenancy Tribunal case 5498213 — Rent arrears at 97 Kaiwara Street, Hoon Hay, Christchurch 8025
Decided 11 May 2026 · Published 11 May 2026 · Application 5498213
- Rent arrears
At a glance
Key facts from the published tribunal order.
Outcome
Mixed / unclear
From published order
Location
Christchurch
Tribunal region
Adjudicator
K Henry
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
- The tenancy of Laura Crowe and David Clause at 97 Kaiwara Street, Hoon Hay, Christchurch 8025 is terminated, and possession is granted to Layton Holdings Limited, immediately.
Reasons
- The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment through the expedited process under section 91AA of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA).
Are there grounds for an expedited application?
- I am satisfied that the two requirements for the expedited process are met: a. The tenant does not want to contest the abandonment application; and b. The information provided by the landlord with the application is sufficient to enable the Tribunal to determine it properly without a hearing (either on the basis of that information alone or with only minor clarifications).
Should the tenancy be terminated?
- The Tribunal may terminate the tenancy where the premises have been abandoned and rent is in arrears at the hearing date. (See section 61 of the RTA.) A tenancy is abandoned where the tenant leaves the premises without reasonable excuse, not intending to return or to meet their obligations.
- On 30 April 2026, the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. This was the date the landlord carried out an inspection of the premises and noted that the tenant had removed most of their possessions. The landlord has provided photographs form that inspection showing that the premises have most likely been abandoned.
- The landlord has also provided rent records which prove tenant is in rent arrears.
- As the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrears, I am terminating the tenancy immediately.
- All the requirements for an expedited abandonment application have been met. If the landlord has other claims against the tenant, it will need to file a new application with the Tribunal and pay the applicable fee.
Topics & place
Topics are dispute themes across the order (not the same as claim-type money lines).
Residential Tenancies Act sections
s61, s91AA
Key findings
- Dispute theme: rent arrears
Property management
- LAYTON HOLDINGS LIMITED (applicant)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Tenancy Tribunal case.
What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5498213?
The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Laura Crowe and David Clause at 97 Kaiwara Street, Hoon Hay,
How much money was awarded in case 5498213?
Verified claim lines are listed on this page.
What type of tenancy dispute was case 5498213?
The primary dispute was Rent arrears.
Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5498213?
The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13576087-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.