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Tenancy Tribunal case 5501793 — Rent arrears at 2 Sullivan Avenue, South Dunedin, Dunedin 9012
Published 15 May 2026 · Application 5501793
- Rent arrears
At a glance
Key facts from the published tribunal order.
Outcome
Mixed / unclear
From published order
Location
Dunedin
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 Mercy Chan Mow at 2 Sullivan Avenue, South Dunedin, Dunedin 9012 is terminated, and possession is granted to Lincoln Darling Real Estate Limited (Ta - Darling Realty) As Agent For Shaun Nixion, 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, and fails to notify the landlord.
- On 01 May 2026, the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. This was the date that the landlord inspected the premises. The landlord has provided photographs of that inspection which show that it is more likely than not that the tenant has abandoned the premises.
- The landlord has also provided rent records which show that the 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, the landlord 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
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Tenancy Tribunal case.
What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5501793?
The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Mercy Chan Mow at 2 Sullivan Avenue, South Dunedin,
How much money was awarded in case 5501793?
Verified claim lines are listed on this page.
What type of tenancy dispute was case 5501793?
The primary dispute was Rent arrears.
Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5501793?
The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13603512-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.