What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5543877 about?

The tribunal order states: Wolfbrook Property Management Limited As Agent For John Read & Elena

How much money was awarded in case 5543877?

Filing Fee: $29.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,924.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5543877?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5543877?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14180733-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5543877 about?

The tribunal order states: Wolfbrook Property Management Limited As Agent For John Read & Elena

How much money was awarded in case 5543877?

Filing Fee: $29.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,924.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5543877?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5543877?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14180733-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat Unit 4, 14 Buffon Street, Waltham, Christchurch Tenancy Tribunal Case 5543877 — Rent arrears

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Claims & awards

What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5543877 — net $1,153.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 8 September 2026	$2,924.00	Rent arrears (to 8 September 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$29.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,153.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,153.00

Claims and awards for application 5543877 — net $1,153.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears (to 8 September 2026

Amount: $2,924.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears (to 8 September 2026

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $29.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $1,153.00

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,153.00

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

Wolfbrook Property Management Limited As Agent For John Read & Elena Galagan is granted possession of the premises at Unit/Flat Unit 4, 14 Buffon Street, Waltham, Christchurch 8023 immediately.
[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Wolfbrook Property Management Limited As Agent For John Read & Elena Galagan $1,153.00 immediately, being rent arrears to 8 September 2026.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,800.00 (6091141-015) to Wolfbrook Property Management Limited As Agent For John Read & Elena Galagan immediately.

Reasons

On 14 July 2026 the landlord filed an application seeking termination of the tenancy, rent arrears, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee.
The hearing proceeded by way of video conference. Ms Alana Cammock, Property Manager, appeared for the landlord. The tenant failed to appear. The Tribunal was satisfied the tenant was properly served with the notice of hearing and the case proceeded in their absence.
At the hearing the landlord withdrew their claim for termination and asked for their claim to be amended to include an order for possession of the property. The Tribunal was satisfied the changes did not prejudice the tenant and the landlord’s claim was amended accordingly. History of the tenancy
The tenancy commenced on 23 December 2022 with the fixed term expiring on 23 January 2024.
The most recent fixed term renewal was agreed on 3 December 2025. Under that agreement the current fixed term was due to end on 17 January 2027.
On 25 August 2026 the parties agreed to early termination of the tenancy, effective 7 September 2026. Email correspondence between the parties evidenced this agreement.
On 8 September 2026 the landlord went to the property to complete an exit inspection. The tenant, while not present, appeared to be in the process of vacating the property as items including a fridge, two mattresses and a vacuum cleaner remained inside. The tenant has not yet returned the keys.

Should a possession order be made?

The tenancy ended on 7 September 2026, which is less than 90 days ago. The requirements of section 64(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 are satisfied.
The landlord is granted immediate possession of the property.

How much is owed in rent arrears?

The landlord has applied for rent arrears and has provided rent records which prove the amount owing. At the date of hearing the tenant’s rent arrears total $2,924.00. The amount claimed is ordered. Other matters
The bond is refunded in full to the landlord.
Because Wolfbrook Property Management Limited As Agent For John Read & Elena Galagan has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.
Despite being wholly successful the landlord did not seek name suppression.

Claims & awards

What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5543877 — net $1,153.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 8 September 2026	$2,924.00	Rent arrears (to 8 September 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$29.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,153.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,153.00

Claims and awards for application 5543877 — net $1,153.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears (to 8 September 2026

Amount: $2,924.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears (to 8 September 2026

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $29.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $1,153.00

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,153.00

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

Wolfbrook Property Management Limited As Agent For John Read & Elena Galagan is granted possession of the premises at Unit/Flat Unit 4, 14 Buffon Street, Waltham, Christchurch 8023 immediately.
[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Wolfbrook Property Management Limited As Agent For John Read & Elena Galagan $1,153.00 immediately, being rent arrears to 8 September 2026.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,800.00 (6091141-015) to Wolfbrook Property Management Limited As Agent For John Read & Elena Galagan immediately.

Reasons

On 14 July 2026 the landlord filed an application seeking termination of the tenancy, rent arrears, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee.
The hearing proceeded by way of video conference. Ms Alana Cammock, Property Manager, appeared for the landlord. The tenant failed to appear. The Tribunal was satisfied the tenant was properly served with the notice of hearing and the case proceeded in their absence.
At the hearing the landlord withdrew their claim for termination and asked for their claim to be amended to include an order for possession of the property. The Tribunal was satisfied the changes did not prejudice the tenant and the landlord’s claim was amended accordingly. History of the tenancy
The tenancy commenced on 23 December 2022 with the fixed term expiring on 23 January 2024.
The most recent fixed term renewal was agreed on 3 December 2025. Under that agreement the current fixed term was due to end on 17 January 2027.
On 25 August 2026 the parties agreed to early termination of the tenancy, effective 7 September 2026. Email correspondence between the parties evidenced this agreement.
On 8 September 2026 the landlord went to the property to complete an exit inspection. The tenant, while not present, appeared to be in the process of vacating the property as items including a fridge, two mattresses and a vacuum cleaner remained inside. The tenant has not yet returned the keys.

Should a possession order be made?

The tenancy ended on 7 September 2026, which is less than 90 days ago. The requirements of section 64(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 are satisfied.
The landlord is granted immediate possession of the property.

How much is owed in rent arrears?

The landlord has applied for rent arrears and has provided rent records which prove the amount owing. At the date of hearing the tenant’s rent arrears total $2,924.00. The amount claimed is ordered. Other matters
The bond is refunded in full to the landlord.
Because Wolfbrook Property Management Limited As Agent For John Read & Elena Galagan has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.
Despite being wholly successful the landlord did not seek name suppression.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5543877 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Unit 4, 14 Buffon Street, Waltham, Christchurch

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5543877 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Unit 4, 14 Buffon Street, Waltham, Christchurch

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should a possession order be made?

How much is owed in rent arrears?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should a possession order be made?

How much is owed in rent arrears?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.