How much money was awarded in case 5541940?

Filing Fee: $29.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,131.64 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5541940?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5541940?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13998051-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5541940?

Filing Fee: $29.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,131.64 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5541940?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5541940?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13998051-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

52 Kilmarnock Court, Strathern, Invercargill 9812 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5541940 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5541940 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] owes Inspire Property Management Limited as Agent for

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5541940. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Rent arrears to 07 August 2026	$1,131.64		Rent arrears to 07 August 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$29.00		Filing fee reimbursement

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] owes Inspire Property Management Limited as Agent for Howard Joel and [The tenant/s] landlord/s] $1,160.64 (rent arrears to 07 August 2026 of $1,131.64 and reimbursement of the $29.00 filing fee - the “debt”).

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay the debt as follows: a. Rent arrears of $1,131.64 and the filing fee of $29.00 by midnight Friday 07 August 2026.

If the tenant fails to pay the rent arrears by the due date: a. The tenancy at 52 Kilmarnock Court, Strathern, Invercargill 9812 will terminate and the landlord will have immediate possession of the premises. b. The balance of the debt will be payable immediately.

If the tenant fails to pay the filing fee of $29.00 within 2 working days of the due date, the filing fee will be payable immediately.

Reasons

Ms Auckram appeared for the landlord. the tenant appeared.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy under section 56(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (Act), rent arrears, and refund of the bond. The tenant wants to repay the debt to avoid immediate termination.

Under section 56 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.

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.

Since the commencement of the tenancy on 30 January 2026, the landlord has issued three 14-day notices for rent arrears. The up-to-date rent summary provided by the landlord shows that none of these were remedied within the required period. In the circumstances, I am satisfied that it would be inequitable to refuse to terminate the tenancy.

The tenant states that they are a builder and are presently doing work for the landlord. This was not challenged. The tenant stated that they are due payment for work completed and are confident that they can clear the rent arrears in full by the end of the rent week on Friday 07 August 2026.

The landlord does not oppose a conditional termination. I note the tenant made a further payment last night, reducing the rent arrears to just over two weeks.

Despite my finding that it would be inequitable to refuse to terminate the tenancy, having heard the evidence I am satisfied the tenant will pay the debt within the period specified in the order and is unlikely to commit any further breach. I have granted a conditional termination. See section 78(3) of the Act.

The conditional termination order will lapse if it is fully complied with. If the tenant breaches the order, the possession order is enforceable for 90 days from the first breach. See section 64(4)(b) of the Act. Costs

Because Inspire Property Management Limited as Agent for Howard Joel and [The tenant/s] landlord/s] has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee. Name suppression

Neither party seeks name suppression, and no orders are made. See section 95A of the Act.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5541940. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Rent arrears to 07 August 2026	$1,131.64		Rent arrears to 07 August 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$29.00		Filing fee reimbursement

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] owes Inspire Property Management Limited as Agent for Howard Joel and [The tenant/s] landlord/s] $1,160.64 (rent arrears to 07 August 2026 of $1,131.64 and reimbursement of the $29.00 filing fee - the “debt”).
[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay the debt as follows: a. Rent arrears of $1,131.64 and the filing fee of $29.00 by midnight Friday 07 August 2026.
If the tenant fails to pay the rent arrears by the due date: a. The tenancy at 52 Kilmarnock Court, Strathern, Invercargill 9812 will terminate and the landlord will have immediate possession of the premises. b. The balance of the debt will be payable immediately.
If the tenant fails to pay the filing fee of $29.00 within 2 working days of the due date, the filing fee will be payable immediately.

Reasons

Ms Auckram appeared for the landlord. the tenant appeared.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy under section 56(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (Act), rent arrears, and refund of the bond. The tenant wants to repay the debt to avoid immediate termination.
Under section 56 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.
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.
Since the commencement of the tenancy on 30 January 2026, the landlord has issued three 14-day notices for rent arrears. The up-to-date rent summary provided by the landlord shows that none of these were remedied within the required period. In the circumstances, I am satisfied that it would be inequitable to refuse to terminate the tenancy.
The tenant states that they are a builder and are presently doing work for the landlord. This was not challenged. The tenant stated that they are due payment for work completed and are confident that they can clear the rent arrears in full by the end of the rent week on Friday 07 August 2026.
The landlord does not oppose a conditional termination. I note the tenant made a further payment last night, reducing the rent arrears to just over two weeks.
Despite my finding that it would be inequitable to refuse to terminate the tenancy, having heard the evidence I am satisfied the tenant will pay the debt within the period specified in the order and is unlikely to commit any further breach. I have granted a conditional termination. See section 78(3) of the Act.
The conditional termination order will lapse if it is fully complied with. If the tenant breaches the order, the possession order is enforceable for 90 days from the first breach. See section 64(4)(b) of the Act. Costs
Because Inspire Property Management Limited as Agent for Howard Joel and [The tenant/s] landlord/s] has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee. Name suppression
Neither party seeks name suppression, and no orders are made. See section 95A of the Act.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5541940 — Rent arrears at 52 Kilmarnock Court, Strathern, Invercargill 9812

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5541940 — Rent arrears at 52 Kilmarnock Court, Strathern, Invercargill 9812

At a glance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.