Published tribunal order
Tenancy Tribunal case 4928999 — Rent arrears at 49 Frederick Street, Avalon, Lower Hutt 5011
Decided 3 Sept 2024 · Published 3 Sept 2024 · Application 4928999
Mixed / unclear
- Rent arrears
- 14-day notice
Order
- The Tenancy of Kiana Karena Mataira at 49 Frederick Street, Avalon, Lower Hutt 5011 is terminated and possession is granted to Macford 2 Limited immediately.
- Kiana Karena Mataira is to pay Macford 2 Limited $5,200.00 immediately.
- Bond Services is to release the bond of $2,600.00 to Macford 2 Limited immediately.
Reasons
- The Landlord attended the hearing. The Tenant did not.
- The Landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy, rent arrears and refund of the bond.
- Rent was at least 21 days in arrears on the date the application was filed. The tenancy is terminated: s 55(1)(a) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
- The Landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.
- The Landlord has requested a refund of the bond. The Landlord indicates further compensation claims are unlikely and points to the significant arrears which remain unpaid. I grant the Landlord’s request.