What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5548481 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of [The tenant/s] tenant/s] at 18 Alison Street, Hamilton Lake,

How much money was awarded in case 5548481?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5548481?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5548481?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13952429-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5548481 about?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of [The tenant/s] tenant/s] at 18 Alison Street, Hamilton Lake,

How much money was awarded in case 5548481?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5548481?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5548481?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13952429-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

18 Alison Street, Hamilton Lake, Hamilton 3204 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5548481 — Tenancy dispute

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Reasons

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment through the expedited process under section 91AA Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

I am satisfied that the two requirements for the expedited process are met: a. The tenant does not want to contest the abandonment application. b. The information provided by the landlord with the application is sufficient to enable the Tribunal to determine it properly without a hearing (either on the basis of that information alone or with only minor clarifications).

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The Tribunal may terminate the tenancy where the premises have been abandoned and rent is in arrears 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.

This is a fixed term tenancy which commenced on 5 September 2025 and was due to run until 5 September 2026.

On 18 June 2026, the landlord gave notice to the tenant that the tenancy would end at the end of the fixed term on 5 September.

On 13 July, the tenant emailed and stated that the keys and garage door opener were left in the house. The landlord asked the tenant if she had vacated and reminded her that this was a fixed term tenancy ending on 5 September. The tenant did not reply.

On 20 July 2026, the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The landlord visited the premises and found it empty (photographs provided). A neighbour had notified the landlord a day prior, that the premises was empty and a window had been left open.

The landlord provided rent records which show that rent is in arrears.

Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrears, I am terminating the tenancy immediately. All the requirements for an expedited abandonment application have been met.

Reasons

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment through the expedited process under section 91AA Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

Should the tenancy be terminated?

This is a fixed term tenancy which commenced on 5 September 2025 and was due to run until 5 September 2026.

On 18 June 2026, the landlord gave notice to the tenant that the tenancy would end at the end of the fixed term on 5 September.

The landlord provided rent records which show that rent is in arrears.

Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrears, I am terminating the tenancy immediately. All the requirements for an expedited abandonment application have been met.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5548481 — Tenancy dispute at 18 Alison Street, Hamilton Lake, Hamilton 3204

At a glance

Claims & awards

Tenancy Tribunal case 5548481 — Tenancy dispute at 18 Alison Street, Hamilton Lake, Hamilton 3204

At a glance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.

Order

Reasons

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.