Published tribunal order
Tenancy Tribunal case 5081071 — Rent arrears in Massey, Auckland
Decided 2 Dec 2024 · Published 2 Dec 2024 · Application 5081071
Landlord favoured
- Rent arrears
Order
- An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
- The tenancy of Emma-Jayne Ngara LE VAILLANT at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to The landlord immediately.
- The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $3,000.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to the landlord immediately.
- Emma-Jayne Ngara LE VAILLANT must pay the landlord $2,602.74 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to 13/12/2024$5,464.29 Water rates$111.45 Filing fee reimbursement$27.00 Total award Bond $5,602.74 $3000.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$2,602.74
Reasons
- The tenant was phoned twice at the time of the hearing but calls went to voicemail on each call.
- 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. See section 55(1)(a) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
- The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing to today. Filing Fee
- Because the landlord has been wholly successful with the claim, the filing fee of $27.00 is ordered. Name Suppression
- Because the landlord has wholly succeeded with the claim, the landlord’s request for name suppression is granted. (see Section 95A(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986). Other claims
- The landlord may make another application to cover damage to the gates and any other breach of the tenant’s responsibilities at the end of the tenancy.