What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4843641?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Pepe Faimalo and Dorothy Brown at 7 Rangataua Place,

How much money was awarded in case 4843641?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4843641?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4843641?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10168486-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4843641?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Pepe Faimalo and Dorothy Brown at 7 Rangataua Place,

How much money was awarded in case 4843641?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4843641?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4843641?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10168486-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

7 Rangataua Place, Manurewa, Auckland 2102 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4843641 — Rent arrears

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Reasons

This application was dealt with on the papers.

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.

On 20 March 2024, the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The landlord had provided the tenant with 48 hours’ notice of their intended inspection. When the landlord attended the property for the inspection on 20 March 2024, they found the property abandoned. The landlord provided an inspection report dated 20 March 2024, with photographs. From the photographs provided, it is evident that the property is empty, with no furniture. All the shelving and wardrobes and cupboards are empty, there is rubbish scattered throughout the property, rotting food in the fridge and overgrown weeds. The landlord said a neighbour told him during the inspection on 20 March 2024 that nobody had been living at the property for about 3 weeks before then. The landlord had made multiple attempts to resolve rent arrears issues with the tenants, from copies of messages provided. I am persuaded by this evidence that the tenancy has been abandoned.

The landlord provided rent records which prove there were rent arrears owing at the date the application was filed.

The tenants have not contested the claim.

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

Reasons

This application was dealt with on the papers.

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?

The landlord provided rent records which prove there were rent arrears owing at the date the application was filed.

The tenants have not contested the claim.

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

Tenancy Tribunal case 4843641 — Rent arrears at 7 Rangataua Place, Manurewa, Auckland 2102

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 4843641 — Rent arrears at 7 Rangataua Place, Manurewa, Auckland 2102

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

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions