What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5504950?

The tribunal order states: The tenant abandoned the property on or about 07 April 2026.

How much money was awarded in case 5504950?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $10,712.86 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5504950?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5504950?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13674776-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5504950?

The tribunal order states: The tenant abandoned the property on or about 07 April 2026.

How much money was awarded in case 5504950?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $10,712.86 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5504950?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5504950?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13674776-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Room 3, 7 Wallson Crescent, Wiri, Auckland 2104 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5504950 — Rent arrears

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5504950 — net $8,620.86 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 29 May 2026	$10,712.86	Rent arrears to 29 May 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$8,620.86
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$8,620.86

The tenant abandoned the property on or about 07 April 2026.

Crockers Property Management Limited as Agent for Nadan Trust is granted possession of the premises at Room 3, 7 Wallson Crescent, Wiri, Auckland 2104 immediately.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,120.00 (BN-00110127) to Crockers Property Management Limited as Agent for Nadan Trust immediately.

Jessica Mere-Tokerau Ruatara-Mauri and Morgan Joseph Franks must pay Crockers Property Management Limited as Agent for Nadan Trust $8,620.86 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

Ms Hills appeared for the landlord by video. The tenant did not join the video link. I made a phone call to the tenant’s contact numbers provided, but there was no answer. The hearing has proceeded in the tenant’s absence.

The tenancy commenced on 30 June 2025 for a fixed term ending 29 June 2026.

On 12 May 2026, the landlord filed a claim for expedited abandonment.

Expedited abandonment is a process under section 91AA of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (Act) that allows certain landlord applications for abandonment of premises to be fast-tracked and determined "on the papers," meaning without the need for a hearing.

On 19 May 2026, the Tribunal declined expedited abandonment and directed that the matter be scheduled for a hearing today, 29 May 2026.

The landlord states that the last rent payment was received on 6 January 2026. After failed attempts to contact the tenant, the landlord visited the property and conducted a brief inspection on 07 April 2026. The landlord did not take any photographs as they felt unsafe remaining at the property. However, the landlord remained long enough to form the view that the tenant was not living at the property. The landlord stated that they visited on another occasion, but there was no sign of the tenant.

The landlord’s application for expedited abandonment, filed on 12 May 2026, was declined because no abandonment date was provided and there was no evidence, apart from a rent summary, in support of the application.

On 26 May 2026, the landlord visited the property with another property manager, conducted an inspection, and took photographs.

The landlord states that the photographs show the property as it was on 07 April 2026.

The landlord is seeking immediate possession and rent arrears up to today. Abandonment

The Tribunal may terminate the tenancy where the premises have been abandoned and rent is in arrear at the hearing date. See section 61 Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (Act).

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. Analysis and decision

I have viewed the photographs and am satisfied that the tenant is no longer occupying the property.

I am satisfied the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises on 07 April 2026.

Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrear, the tenancy is terminated immediately.

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. Costs

Because Crockers Property Management Limited as Agent for Nadan Trust has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee. Name suppression

Although the landlord has been substantially successful and is entitled to name suppression, they do not seek it, and no orders are made.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5504950 — net $8,620.86 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 29 May 2026	$10,712.86	Rent arrears to 29 May 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$8,620.86
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$8,620.86

Order

The tenant abandoned the property on or about 07 April 2026.
Crockers Property Management Limited as Agent for Nadan Trust is granted possession of the premises at Room 3, 7 Wallson Crescent, Wiri, Auckland 2104 immediately.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,120.00 (BN-00110127) to Crockers Property Management Limited as Agent for Nadan Trust immediately.
Jessica Mere-Tokerau Ruatara-Mauri and Morgan Joseph Franks must pay Crockers Property Management Limited as Agent for Nadan Trust $8,620.86 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

Ms Hills appeared for the landlord by video. The tenant did not join the video link. I made a phone call to the tenant’s contact numbers provided, but there was no answer. The hearing has proceeded in the tenant’s absence.
The tenancy commenced on 30 June 2025 for a fixed term ending 29 June 2026.
On 12 May 2026, the landlord filed a claim for expedited abandonment.
Expedited abandonment is a process under section 91AA of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (Act) that allows certain landlord applications for abandonment of premises to be fast-tracked and determined "on the papers," meaning without the need for a hearing.
On 19 May 2026, the Tribunal declined expedited abandonment and directed that the matter be scheduled for a hearing today, 29 May 2026.
The landlord states that the last rent payment was received on 6 January 2026. After failed attempts to contact the tenant, the landlord visited the property and conducted a brief inspection on 07 April 2026. The landlord did not take any photographs as they felt unsafe remaining at the property. However, the landlord remained long enough to form the view that the tenant was not living at the property. The landlord stated that they visited on another occasion, but there was no sign of the tenant.
The landlord’s application for expedited abandonment, filed on 12 May 2026, was declined because no abandonment date was provided and there was no evidence, apart from a rent summary, in support of the application.
On 26 May 2026, the landlord visited the property with another property manager, conducted an inspection, and took photographs.
The landlord states that the photographs show the property as it was on 07 April 2026.
The landlord is seeking immediate possession and rent arrears up to today. Abandonment
The Tribunal may terminate the tenancy where the premises have been abandoned and rent is in arrear at the hearing date. See section 61 Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (Act).
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. Analysis and decision
I have viewed the photographs and am satisfied that the tenant is no longer occupying the property.
I am satisfied the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises on 07 April 2026.
Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrear, the tenancy is terminated immediately.
The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. Costs
Because Crockers Property Management Limited as Agent for Nadan Trust has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee. Name suppression
Although the landlord has been substantially successful and is entitled to name suppression, they do not seek it, and no orders are made.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5504950 — Rent arrears at Room 3, 7 Wallson Crescent, Wiri, Auckland 2104

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5504950 — Rent arrears at Room 3, 7 Wallson Crescent, Wiri, Auckland 2104

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