What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5164752?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Rebecca Campbell at 35 Achilles Court, Palmerston North,

How much money was awarded in case 5164752?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,449.28 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5164752?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5164752?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11509671-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5164752?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Rebecca Campbell at 35 Achilles Court, Palmerston North,

How much money was awarded in case 5164752?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,449.28 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5164752?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5164752?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11509671-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

35 Achilles Court, Palmerston North, Palmerston North Tenancy Tribunal Case 5164752 — Rent arrears

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5164752 — net $2,056.28 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$3,449.28	Rent arrears
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,056.28
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,056.28

The tenancy of Rebecca Campbell at 35 Achilles Court, Palmerston North, Palmerston North 4410 is terminated, and possession is granted to Palmerston North City Council, today Monday 3 March 2025 at 12 pm.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,420.00 (3050313-016) to Palmerston North City Council immediately.

Rebecca Campbell must pay Palmerston North City Council $2,056.28 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Palmerston North City Council must take any personal documents belonging to the tenant, that have been left at the premises, to the nearest Police station and obtain a receipt for them.

The landlord shall dispose of the other goods left at the premises by the tenant by: a. selling all goods with a saleable value by public auction or by private contract at a reasonable market price, and b. disposing of all goods with no saleable value as the landlord sees fit.

The amount owing to the applicant out of the proceeds of any sale is $2,056.28.

Palmerston North City Council must pay the proceeds of any sale, less the amount owing, to the Bond Centre together with a copy of this order. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$3,449.28 Filing fee reimbursement$27.00 Total award$3,476.28 Bond$1,420.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$2,056.28

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. The tenant was telephoned twice but did not answer and so messages were left.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears and refund of the bond.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The Tribunal may terminate the tenancy where the premises have been abandoned and rent is in arrear 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 13 February 2025 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. A neighbour had contacted the landlord to advise it that the tenant appeared to have abandoned the property and so the landlord inspected the property on 13 February 2025 and gave evidence that the property appeared to have been abandoned. It provided photographs of the property showing that the tenant had removed almost all her property and appears to have left behind rubbish and some items she did not want.

Because the premises have been abandoned and rent is in arrear, the tenancy is terminated immediately.

How much does the tenant owe?

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The amount ordered includes rent in lieu of notice.

The landlord has applied for the disposal of goods that the tenant left at the premises at the end of the tenancy.

The landlord has tried but has been unable to contact the tenant.

It is not practicable for the landlord to the return the goods to the tenant. Some of the goods have a value above the cost of storing, transporting and selling them. The landlord must sell these goods at a reasonable market price.

The landlord may deduct any amount owing from the sale proceeds, and must pay the balance to the Bond Centre. See sections 62(3)(b), 62B(2),(3) and (4), 62C(1)(b),(2) and (3) Residential Tenancies Act 1986).

The landlord may dispose of any goods that have no saleable value.

Because Palmerston North City Council has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5164752 — net $2,056.28 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$3,449.28	Rent arrears
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,056.28
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,056.28

Order

The tenancy of Rebecca Campbell at 35 Achilles Court, Palmerston North, Palmerston North 4410 is terminated, and possession is granted to Palmerston North City Council, today Monday 3 March 2025 at 12 pm.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,420.00 (3050313-016) to Palmerston North City Council immediately.
Rebecca Campbell must pay Palmerston North City Council $2,056.28 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:
Palmerston North City Council must take any personal documents belonging to the tenant, that have been left at the premises, to the nearest Police station and obtain a receipt for them.
The landlord shall dispose of the other goods left at the premises by the tenant by: a. selling all goods with a saleable value by public auction or by private contract at a reasonable market price, and b. disposing of all goods with no saleable value as the landlord sees fit.
The amount owing to the applicant out of the proceeds of any sale is $2,056.28.
Palmerston North City Council must pay the proceeds of any sale, less the amount owing, to the Bond Centre together with a copy of this order. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$3,449.28 Filing fee reimbursement$27.00 Total award$3,476.28 Bond$1,420.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$2,056.28

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. The tenant was telephoned twice but did not answer and so messages were left.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears and refund of the bond.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The Tribunal may terminate the tenancy where the premises have been abandoned and rent is in arrear 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 13 February 2025 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. A neighbour had contacted the landlord to advise it that the tenant appeared to have abandoned the property and so the landlord inspected the property on 13 February 2025 and gave evidence that the property appeared to have been abandoned. It provided photographs of the property showing that the tenant had removed almost all her property and appears to have left behind rubbish and some items she did not want.
Because the premises have been abandoned and rent is in arrear, the tenancy is terminated immediately.

How much does the tenant owe?

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The amount ordered includes rent in lieu of notice.
The landlord has applied for the disposal of goods that the tenant left at the premises at the end of the tenancy.
The landlord has tried but has been unable to contact the tenant.
It is not practicable for the landlord to the return the goods to the tenant. Some of the goods have a value above the cost of storing, transporting and selling them. The landlord must sell these goods at a reasonable market price.
The landlord may deduct any amount owing from the sale proceeds, and must pay the balance to the Bond Centre. See sections 62(3)(b), 62B(2),(3) and (4), 62C(1)(b),(2) and (3) Residential Tenancies Act 1986).
The landlord may dispose of any goods that have no saleable value.
Because Palmerston North City Council has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5164752 — Rent arrears at 35 Achilles Court, Palmerston North, Palmerston North

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5164752 — Rent arrears at 35 Achilles Court, Palmerston North, Palmerston North

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

How much does the tenant owe?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

How much does the tenant owe?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions