How much money was awarded in case 5507038?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5507038?

The primary dispute was 14-day notice.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5507038?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14014315-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5507038?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5507038?

The primary dispute was 14-day notice.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5507038?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14014315-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

13 Crete Street, Whakatane, Whakatane 3120 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5507038 — 14-day notice

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5507038 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy agreement is varied to record that the tenant is permitted to have

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Order

The tenancy agreement is varied to record that the tenant is permitted to have two cats only (Lost and Coco) at the property, on the condition that she has the cats desexed (and provides confirmation of this) to the property manager by30 September 2026.

If the tenant fails to comply with Order 1 above, by permitting more than 2 cats to live at the property or not providing evidence of the desexing of the 2 cats named, by 1 October 2026, when the property manager will next attend for an inspection, then the landlord is likely to apply for an order terminating the tenancy.

Reasons

Only the applicant attended the hearing.

The landlord has applied for an order directing the tenant to remedy a breach of her tenancy agreement.

The agreement states that a tenant must not keep pets at the property without the landlord’s permission.

The tenant has a number of cats living at the property/ The cats are causing damage to the carpets and flooring by urinating inside. The smell has become so strong the neighbours have complained.

The landlord is prepared to permit the tenant to have 2 cats only (the 2 the tenant has identified that she wants to keep) but only on the condition they are desexed, to prevent the cats breeding and the cat numbers from increasing. That condition is reasonable. This has been clearly conveyed to the tenant.

The tenancy agreement is varied to record that only 2 names cats can live at the property, on the condition that they must be desexed.

The landlord is prepared to assist with the desexing arrangements and cost and has provided SPCA vouchers to the tenant and on 3 occasions the property manager has arranged for the tenant and cats to attend at the vet for the procedure to occur, but the tenant has not co-operated.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The Tribunal may terminate a tenancy for breach where, due to the nature or extent of the breach, it would be inequitable to refuse to terminate. See section 56(1) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

Where the breach is capable of remedy the landlord must first serve a notice on the tenant requiring them to remedy the breach within at least 14 days and establish that the tenant has failed to do so.

The landlord served a 14-day notice on the tenant on 12 February 2026 and the tenant did not remedy the breach within the required period.

The property manager has confirmed that there are currently 5 cats at the property (and the 2 authorised cats are not desexed).

While the applicant did not apply for a termination order at this time, the tenant must comply with the directions set out in Order 1, or it is likely a termination application will follow. At that time the nature, duration and extent of the breaches will all be relevant considerations.

Order

Reasons

Only the applicant attended the hearing.

The landlord has applied for an order directing the tenant to remedy a breach of her tenancy agreement.

The agreement states that a tenant must not keep pets at the property without the landlord’s permission.

The tenant has a number of cats living at the property/ The cats are causing damage to the carpets and flooring by urinating inside. The smell has become so strong the neighbours have complained.

The tenancy agreement is varied to record that only 2 names cats can live at the property, on the condition that they must be desexed.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The Tribunal may terminate a tenancy for breach where, due to the nature or extent of the breach, it would be inequitable to refuse to terminate. See section 56(1) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

The landlord served a 14-day notice on the tenant on 12 February 2026 and the tenant did not remedy the breach within the required period.

The property manager has confirmed that there are currently 5 cats at the property (and the 2 authorised cats are not desexed).

Tenancy Tribunal case 5507038 — 14-day notice at 13 Crete Street, Whakatane, Whakatane 3120

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Claims & awards

Tenancy Tribunal case 5507038 — 14-day notice at 13 Crete Street, Whakatane, Whakatane 3120

At a glance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

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Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.