What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4956753?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Shavanna Morris-Webb at 28 Parkwood Crescent, Gulf

How much money was awarded in case 4956753?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4956753?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Smoke alarms.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4956753?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10709785-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4956753?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Shavanna Morris-Webb at 28 Parkwood Crescent, Gulf

How much money was awarded in case 4956753?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4956753?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Smoke alarms.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4956753?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10709785-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

28 Parkwood Crescent, Gulf Harbour, Whangaparaoa 0930 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4956753 — 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 31 July 2024 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The landlord heard from a neighbour on 29 July 2024 that people were at the property at 3am removing items from the garage. The landlord said they called the tenant but had no response. Due to an urgent smoke alarm inspection being required, the landlord gave the tenant notice that they would visit the property with the serviceman on 31 July 2024. When the landlord attended the property on 31 July 2024, they said the house was empty, apart from some belongings in the garage. The landlord provided photographs of the interior of the property at their visit on 31 July 2024. These photographs show some furniture left – a mattress, desk, table, empty boxes, rubbish, as well as empty kitchen cupboards, an empty kitchen bench, empty cupboards in another room and no sign of clothes or other belongings of the tenant inside the house. I am persuaded by this evidence that the tenancy has been abandoned.

The tenant has not contested the application.

The landlord provided rent records which show there were rent arrears at the date of filing the application. The tenancy had been a fixed-term tenancy but was a periodic tenancy at the time the application was filed.

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 tenant has not contested the application.

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 4956753 — Rent arrears at 28 Parkwood Crescent, Gulf Harbour, Whangaparaoa 0930

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4956753 — Rent arrears at 28 Parkwood Crescent, Gulf Harbour, Whangaparaoa 0930

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