What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5561380 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Leading Edge Rentals Limited As Agent For Donald

How much money was awarded in case 5561380?

Filing Fee: $29.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,440.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5561380?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5561380?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14177570-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5561380 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Leading Edge Rentals Limited As Agent For Donald

How much money was awarded in case 5561380?

Filing Fee: $29.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,440.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5561380?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5561380?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14177570-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat Flat 14, 15 O'Sullivan Place, Waiuku, Waiuku 2123 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5561380 — Rent arrears

Reasons

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5561380 — net $1,469.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 8 September 2026	$1,440.00	Rent arrears (to 8 September 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$29.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,469.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,469.00

On 12 August 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 Creed and Ms Weaver, Property Managers, appeared for the landlord. The tenant failed to appear. The Tribunal tried unsuccessfully to join the tenant to the hearing by telephone. The Tribunal was satisfied the tenant was properly served with the notice of hearing and the case proceeded in their absence

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The landlord’s application for termination of the tenancy was made under section 56 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the “Act”).

The provisions of section 56(1) of the Act say 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.

The tenant has breached their obligations by failing to pay their rent as and when it falls due as required by section 40(1)(a) of the Act and in accordance with the conditions of the tenancy agreement.

The landlord told the Tribunal they have served two 14-day breach notices on the tenant. The first notice was served on the tenant on 15 July 2026 advising that they were $1,200.00 in rent arrears and requiring the breach to be remedied by 29 July 2026. The landlord’s rent records prove the breach was remedied on 28 July 2026 when the tenant paid $1,200.00 in to their rent account.

The second breach notice was served on 7 August 2026 advising the tenant that they were $560.00 in rent arrears and requiring the breach to be remedied by 21 August 2026. The landlord’s rent records prove the breach was remedied on 11 August 2026 when the tenant paid $560.00 into their rent account. However, the tenant failed to pay rent on 8 August 2026, being the first day of the next rent period, and the rent account remained $560.00 in arrears.

As the tenant has remedied the breaches the Tribunal cannot terminate the tenancy under the provisions of section 56(1) of the Act.

The Tribunal then turned it’s mind to termination of the tenancy under the provisions of section 56(2) of the Act.

Under section 56(2) of the Act, if an application is made under section 56(1) and, at the time of the hearing the rent was at least 21 days in arrears, the Tribunal shall determine the application as if it had been made under section 55(1) and (2) of the Act.

Under section 55(1) of the Act, the Tribunal must, subject to subsection 55(2) terminate the tenancy, if at the time the application was filed, the rent was at least 21 days in arrears.

The landlord provided up to date rent records which prove the amount owing at the date of hearing total $1,440.00. The tenant is 18 days in rent arrears and on that basis the Tribunal is unable to terminate the tenancy under the provisions of sections 56(2) of the Act.

Accordingly the landlord’s claim for termination of the tenancy is dismissed.

How much is owed in rent arrears?

The landlord’s rent records prove the amount owed to the date of hearing, and that is what is ordered. Declaration

The Tribunal takes the nonpayment of rent seriously and declares that the tenant is required to pay rent as and when it falls due in accordance with the tenancy agreement and section 40(1)(a) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. Failure to do so could result in a breach notice being issued and further application to the Tribunal.

Moving forward, the tenant must ensure their rent is paid every Saturday, being the first day of the rent period, in accordance with the requirements of the tenancy agreement. Other matters

Because Leading Edge Rentals Limited As Agent For Donald And [The tenant/s] landlord/s] has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee.

Despite being substantially successful the landlord did not seek name suppression.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5561380 — net $1,469.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 8 September 2026	$1,440.00	Rent arrears (to 8 September 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$29.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,469.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,469.00

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Leading Edge Rentals Limited As Agent For Donald And [The tenant/s] landlord/s] $1,469.00 immediately, being rent arrears to 8 September 2026.
All other claims are dismissed.

Reasons

On 12 August 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 Creed and Ms Weaver, Property Managers, appeared for the landlord. The tenant failed to appear. The Tribunal tried unsuccessfully to join the tenant to the hearing by telephone. The Tribunal was satisfied the tenant was properly served with the notice of hearing and the case proceeded in their absence

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The landlord’s application for termination of the tenancy was made under section 56 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the “Act”).
The provisions of section 56(1) of the Act say 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.
The tenant has breached their obligations by failing to pay their rent as and when it falls due as required by section 40(1)(a) of the Act and in accordance with the conditions of the tenancy agreement.
The landlord told the Tribunal they have served two 14-day breach notices on the tenant. The first notice was served on the tenant on 15 July 2026 advising that they were $1,200.00 in rent arrears and requiring the breach to be remedied by 29 July 2026. The landlord’s rent records prove the breach was remedied on 28 July 2026 when the tenant paid $1,200.00 in to their rent account.
The second breach notice was served on 7 August 2026 advising the tenant that they were $560.00 in rent arrears and requiring the breach to be remedied by 21 August 2026. The landlord’s rent records prove the breach was remedied on 11 August 2026 when the tenant paid $560.00 into their rent account. However, the tenant failed to pay rent on 8 August 2026, being the first day of the next rent period, and the rent account remained $560.00 in arrears.
As the tenant has remedied the breaches the Tribunal cannot terminate the tenancy under the provisions of section 56(1) of the Act.
The Tribunal then turned it’s mind to termination of the tenancy under the provisions of section 56(2) of the Act.
Under section 56(2) of the Act, if an application is made under section 56(1) and, at the time of the hearing the rent was at least 21 days in arrears, the Tribunal shall determine the application as if it had been made under section 55(1) and (2) of the Act.
Under section 55(1) of the Act, the Tribunal must, subject to subsection 55(2) terminate the tenancy, if at the time the application was filed, the rent was at least 21 days in arrears.
The landlord provided up to date rent records which prove the amount owing at the date of hearing total $1,440.00. The tenant is 18 days in rent arrears and on that basis the Tribunal is unable to terminate the tenancy under the provisions of sections 56(2) of the Act.
Accordingly the landlord’s claim for termination of the tenancy is dismissed.

How much is owed in rent arrears?

The landlord’s rent records prove the amount owed to the date of hearing, and that is what is ordered. Declaration
The Tribunal takes the nonpayment of rent seriously and declares that the tenant is required to pay rent as and when it falls due in accordance with the tenancy agreement and section 40(1)(a) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. Failure to do so could result in a breach notice being issued and further application to the Tribunal.
Moving forward, the tenant must ensure their rent is paid every Saturday, being the first day of the rent period, in accordance with the requirements of the tenancy agreement. Other matters
Because Leading Edge Rentals Limited As Agent For Donald And [The tenant/s] landlord/s] has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee.
Despite being substantially successful the landlord did not seek name suppression.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5561380 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Flat 14, 15 O'Sullivan Place, Waiuku, Waiuku 2123

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5561380 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Flat 14, 15 O'Sullivan Place, Waiuku, Waiuku 2123

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Dismissed claims

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

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.

Award balance

Claims & awards

Dismissed claims

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

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.