How much money was awarded in case 5520390?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,614.29 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5520390?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5520390?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14190688-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5520390?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,614.29 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5520390?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5520390?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14190688-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

17 Balmoral Street, Levin 5510 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5520390 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5520390 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] owe Team Group Rentals Limited As

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5520390 — net $3,642.29 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 17 September 2026	$3,614.29	Rent arrears to 17 September 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,642.29
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,642.29

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] owe Team Group Rentals Limited As Agent For George Hall Ltd $3,642.29 (“the debt”).

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay current rent and the debt as follows: a. By weekly payments of $550.00, being $550.00 for current rent from 17 September 2026. b. A lump sum payment of $4,192.29, being $550.00 for current rent and $3,642.29 for the debt to be paid on 24 September 2026. c. Weekly rent payments will be every Thursday, with the first payment on 17/09/2026.

Payments will be allocated in the following order: current rent, rent arrears, and the filing fee.

If the tenant fails to pay current rent and the lump sum payment within 1 working day of the due dates: a. The tenancy at 17 Balmoral Street, Levin 5510 will terminate and the landlord will have immediate possession of the premises. b. The balance of the debt will be payable immediately. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to 17 September 2026$3,614.29 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$3,642.29 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$3,642.29

Reasons

The hearing was held via video conference.

Ms Gough, the property manager, appeared for the landlord.

[The tenant/s] tenant/s], one of the tenants, attended by telephone.

[The tenant/s] tenant/s], the other tenant, did not attend the hearing. [The tenant/s] tenant/s] advised that [The tenant/s] tenant/s] was not with him. Ms Gough advised that her dealings about rent payments were usually with [The tenant/s] tenant/s], although she had some dealings with [The tenant/s] tenant/s] from time to time, mostly at inspections. I was satisfied that the hearing could proceed in [The tenant/s] tenant/s]’s absence.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy, rent arrears and refund of the bond. The tenant wants to repay the debt to avoid immediate termination.

Should a conditional termination order be made?

Where rent is at least 21 days in arrears on the date the application was filed, the Tribunal must make either a final or a conditional termination order. See section 55(1)(a) and (1A) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

The arrears arose because [The tenant/s] tenant/s] had lost his employment. However, he has now obtained new employment and expects to receive his first pay on Thursday, 17 September 2026. He has also applied for a KiwiSaver hardship withdrawal, which he says has been tentatively approved and may provide the funds needed to clear the arrears.

In those circumstances, I consider that a conditional termination order is appropriate. The arrears are substantial and the landlord is entitled to have rent paid in full and on time. At the same time, [The tenant/s] tenant/s] has put forward a specific and realistic proposal for resuming regular rent payments and clearing the arrears within a short period.

The critical requirement is that regular rent payments restart on 17 September 2026. If weekly rent of $550.00 is paid from that date and continues each Thursday, the arrears will not increase further. [The tenant/s] tenant/s] will then have until 24 September 2026 to pay the arrears of $3,614.29 in a lump sum plus filing fee, or earlier if the KiwiSaver funds are received sooner.

I am satisfied the tenants will pay the debt within the period specified in the order and is unlikely to commit any further relevant breach. I have granted a conditional termination order.

The conditional termination order will lapse if it is fully complied with. If the tenant breaches the order, the possession order may be enforced for 90 days from the first breach. See section 64(4)(b) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. Filing fee

Because Team Group Rentals Limited As Agent For George Hall Ltd has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5520390 — net $3,642.29 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 17 September 2026	$3,614.29	Rent arrears to 17 September 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,642.29
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,642.29

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] owe Team Group Rentals Limited As Agent For George Hall Ltd $3,642.29 (“the debt”).
[The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay current rent and the debt as follows: a. By weekly payments of $550.00, being $550.00 for current rent from 17 September 2026. b. A lump sum payment of $4,192.29, being $550.00 for current rent and $3,642.29 for the debt to be paid on 24 September 2026. c. Weekly rent payments will be every Thursday, with the first payment on 17/09/2026.
Payments will be allocated in the following order: current rent, rent arrears, and the filing fee.
If the tenant fails to pay current rent and the lump sum payment within 1 working day of the due dates: a. The tenancy at 17 Balmoral Street, Levin 5510 will terminate and the landlord will have immediate possession of the premises. b. The balance of the debt will be payable immediately. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to 17 September 2026$3,614.29 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$3,642.29 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$3,642.29

Reasons

The hearing was held via video conference.
Ms Gough, the property manager, appeared for the landlord.
[The tenant/s] tenant/s], one of the tenants, attended by telephone.
[The tenant/s] tenant/s], the other tenant, did not attend the hearing. [The tenant/s] tenant/s] advised that [The tenant/s] tenant/s] was not with him. Ms Gough advised that her dealings about rent payments were usually with [The tenant/s] tenant/s], although she had some dealings with [The tenant/s] tenant/s] from time to time, mostly at inspections. I was satisfied that the hearing could proceed in [The tenant/s] tenant/s]’s absence.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy, rent arrears and refund of the bond. The tenant wants to repay the debt to avoid immediate termination.

Should a conditional termination order be made?

Where rent is at least 21 days in arrears on the date the application was filed, the Tribunal must make either a final or a conditional termination order. See section 55(1)(a) and (1A) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The arrears arose because [The tenant/s] tenant/s] had lost his employment. However, he has now obtained new employment and expects to receive his first pay on Thursday, 17 September 2026. He has also applied for a KiwiSaver hardship withdrawal, which he says has been tentatively approved and may provide the funds needed to clear the arrears.
In those circumstances, I consider that a conditional termination order is appropriate. The arrears are substantial and the landlord is entitled to have rent paid in full and on time. At the same time, [The tenant/s] tenant/s] has put forward a specific and realistic proposal for resuming regular rent payments and clearing the arrears within a short period.
The critical requirement is that regular rent payments restart on 17 September 2026. If weekly rent of $550.00 is paid from that date and continues each Thursday, the arrears will not increase further. [The tenant/s] tenant/s] will then have until 24 September 2026 to pay the arrears of $3,614.29 in a lump sum plus filing fee, or earlier if the KiwiSaver funds are received sooner.
I am satisfied the tenants will pay the debt within the period specified in the order and is unlikely to commit any further relevant breach. I have granted a conditional termination order.
The conditional termination order will lapse if it is fully complied with. If the tenant breaches the order, the possession order may be enforced for 90 days from the first breach. See section 64(4)(b) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. Filing fee
Because Team Group Rentals Limited As Agent For George Hall Ltd has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5520390 — Rent arrears at 17 Balmoral Street, Levin 5510

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5520390 — Rent arrears at 17 Balmoral Street, Levin 5510

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should a conditional termination order be made?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should a conditional termination order be made?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.