What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5535283 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of [The tenant/s] tenant/s] at 15A Martyn Street, Waiuku 2123 is

How much money was awarded in case 5535283?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,200.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5535283?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5535283?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13927630-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5535283 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of [The tenant/s] tenant/s] at 15A Martyn Street, Waiuku 2123 is

How much money was awarded in case 5535283?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,200.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5535283?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5535283?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13927630-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

15A Martyn Street, Waiuku 2123 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5535283 — Rent arrears

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5535283 — net $28.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 25.6.26	$1,200.00	Rent arrears to 25.6.26
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$28.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$28.00

The tenancy of [The tenant/s] tenant/s] at 15A Martyn Street, Waiuku 2123 is terminated, and possession is granted to [The tenant/s] landlord/s], Trustee Of The Craig And Wendy Trust, immediately.

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay [The tenant/s] landlord/s], Trustee Of The Craig And Wendy Trust $1,228.00 immediately, being rent arrears to 25 June 2026 and the filing fee.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,200.00 (BN-00090602) to [The tenant/s] landlord/s], Trustee Of The Craig And Wendy Trust immediately.

[The tenant/s] landlord/s], Trustee Of The Craig And Wendy Trust must take any of the tenant’s personal documents that have been left at the premises to the nearest Police station and obtain a receipt for them.

The landlord may dispose of the other goods left at the premises by the tenant as the landlord sees fit.

Reasons

The landlords attended the hearing via remote video conference. The tenant did not join the hearing via the video or telephone link as instructed in the notice of hearing. The hearing continued in the absence of the tenant.

The landlords have applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears and refund of the bond.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

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. 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 25 June 2026 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises as a result of the police executing a search warrant on the property. The landlords were advised by the police that the tenant had fled the address just prior to police arriving. The landlord’s confirmed that the tenant has not returned to the property.

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

How much does the tenant owe?

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing to 25 June 2026. The amount ordered includes rent in lieu of notice.

The landlord has applied for rent arrears and has provided rent records which prove the amount owing. Having sighted the landlord’s rent ledger I am satisfied that the tenant is responsible for the outstanding amount claimed.

The claim for rent arrears is established.

The landlord has applied for the disposal of goods the tenant left at the premises at the end of the tenancy.

The landlord is unable to contact the tenant.

It is not practicable for the landlord to the return the goods to the tenant. The value of the goods is below the cost of storing, transporting and selling them. Therefore, the landlord may dispose of the goods. See sections 62(3)(b), 62B(2) and (3) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

Because [The tenant/s] landlord/s], Trustee Of The Craig And Wendy Trust has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5535283 — net $28.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 25.6.26	$1,200.00	Rent arrears to 25.6.26
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$28.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$28.00

Order

The tenancy of [The tenant/s] tenant/s] at 15A Martyn Street, Waiuku 2123 is terminated, and possession is granted to [The tenant/s] landlord/s], Trustee Of The Craig And Wendy Trust, immediately.
[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay [The tenant/s] landlord/s], Trustee Of The Craig And Wendy Trust $1,228.00 immediately, being rent arrears to 25 June 2026 and the filing fee.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,200.00 (BN-00090602) to [The tenant/s] landlord/s], Trustee Of The Craig And Wendy Trust immediately.
[The tenant/s] landlord/s], Trustee Of The Craig And Wendy Trust must take any of the tenant’s personal documents that have been left at the premises to the nearest Police station and obtain a receipt for them.
The landlord may dispose of the other goods left at the premises by the tenant as the landlord sees fit.

Reasons

The landlords attended the hearing via remote video conference. The tenant did not join the hearing via the video or telephone link as instructed in the notice of hearing. The hearing continued in the absence of the tenant.
The landlords have applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears and refund of the bond.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

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. 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 25 June 2026 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises as a result of the police executing a search warrant on the property. The landlords were advised by the police that the tenant had fled the address just prior to police arriving. The landlord’s confirmed that the tenant has not returned to the property.
Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrear, the tenancy is terminated immediately.

How much does the tenant owe?

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing to 25 June 2026. The amount ordered includes rent in lieu of notice.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and has provided rent records which prove the amount owing. Having sighted the landlord’s rent ledger I am satisfied that the tenant is responsible for the outstanding amount claimed.
The claim for rent arrears is established.
The landlord has applied for the disposal of goods the tenant left at the premises at the end of the tenancy.
The landlord is unable to contact the tenant.
It is not practicable for the landlord to the return the goods to the tenant. The value of the goods is below the cost of storing, transporting and selling them. Therefore, the landlord may dispose of the goods. See sections 62(3)(b), 62B(2) and (3) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Because [The tenant/s] landlord/s], Trustee Of The Craig And Wendy Trust has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5535283 — Rent arrears at 15A Martyn Street, Waiuku 2123

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5535283 — Rent arrears at 15A Martyn Street, Waiuku 2123

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

How much does the tenant owe?

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 the tenancy be terminated?

How much does the tenant owe?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.