What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5167971?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Jan Louise Bennett and Joseph Uden at 31 Beatrice Street,

How much money was awarded in case 5167971?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,904.29 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5167971?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5167971?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11508534-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5167971?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Jan Louise Bennett and Joseph Uden at 31 Beatrice Street,

How much money was awarded in case 5167971?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,904.29 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5167971?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5167971?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11508534-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

31 Beatrice Street, Avenal, Invercargill 9810 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5167971 — Rent arrears

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Claims & awards

What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5167971 — net $1,051.29 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 7.3.2025 (including rent in lieu of notice	$1,904.29	Rent arrears to 7.3.2025 (including rent in lieu of notice
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,051.29
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,051.29

Claims and awards for application 5167971 — net $1,051.29 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 7.3.2025 (including rent in lieu of notice

Amount: $1,904.29
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 7.3.2025 (including rent in lieu of notice

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $27.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $1,051.29

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,051.29

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

The tenancy of Jan Louise Bennett and Joseph Uden at 31 Beatrice Street, Avenal, Invercargill 9810 is terminated, and possession is granted to Pride Property Management Limited As Agent For Tom And Cushla Dowling, at
59pm today, Monday 3 March 2024.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $880.00 (3048606-009) to Pride Property Management Limited As Agent For Tom And Cushla Dowling immediately.
Jan Louise Bennett and Joseph Uden must pay Pride Property Management Limited As Agent For Tom And Cushla Dowling $1,051.29 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing by telephone.
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 arrears at the hearing date. See section 61 Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA). A tenancy is abandoned where the tenant leaves the premises, not intending to return or to meet their obligations, and fails to notify the landlord.
On 14 February 2025, the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The landlord conducted a routine inspection of the premises and found that the tenants had removed most of their belongings, as evidenced by photos taken. Attempts by the landlord to telephone the tenants failed with them not responding to communications. Arrears also accumulated.
Ms Bennett attended the hearing. She says that she left the tenancy and was ill at the time which explains her not contacting the landlord. However, she confirmed that the tenants wish to end the tenancy and she acknowledges that the tenants left without giving 21 days’ notice. See section 51(2A) RTA.
Ms Bennet also says that she has claims against the landlord. As discussed at the hearing, I can only determine the claims in the landlord’s application today. However, this does not prevent the tenants from filing their own application with the Tribunal to deal with any claims against the landlord.
Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrears, 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 to 7 March 2025, being 21 days after the date of abandonment. K Stirling, 03 March 2025

Claims & awards

What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5167971 — net $1,051.29 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 7.3.2025 (including rent in lieu of notice	$1,904.29	Rent arrears to 7.3.2025 (including rent in lieu of notice
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,051.29
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,051.29

Claims and awards for application 5167971 — net $1,051.29 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 7.3.2025 (including rent in lieu of notice

Amount: $1,904.29
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 7.3.2025 (including rent in lieu of notice

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $27.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $1,051.29

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,051.29

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

The tenancy of Jan Louise Bennett and Joseph Uden at 31 Beatrice Street, Avenal, Invercargill 9810 is terminated, and possession is granted to Pride Property Management Limited As Agent For Tom And Cushla Dowling, at
59pm today, Monday 3 March 2024.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $880.00 (3048606-009) to Pride Property Management Limited As Agent For Tom And Cushla Dowling immediately.
Jan Louise Bennett and Joseph Uden must pay Pride Property Management Limited As Agent For Tom And Cushla Dowling $1,051.29 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing by telephone.
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 arrears at the hearing date. See section 61 Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA). A tenancy is abandoned where the tenant leaves the premises, not intending to return or to meet their obligations, and fails to notify the landlord.
On 14 February 2025, the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The landlord conducted a routine inspection of the premises and found that the tenants had removed most of their belongings, as evidenced by photos taken. Attempts by the landlord to telephone the tenants failed with them not responding to communications. Arrears also accumulated.
Ms Bennett attended the hearing. She says that she left the tenancy and was ill at the time which explains her not contacting the landlord. However, she confirmed that the tenants wish to end the tenancy and she acknowledges that the tenants left without giving 21 days’ notice. See section 51(2A) RTA.
Ms Bennet also says that she has claims against the landlord. As discussed at the hearing, I can only determine the claims in the landlord’s application today. However, this does not prevent the tenants from filing their own application with the Tribunal to deal with any claims against the landlord.
Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrears, 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 to 7 March 2025, being 21 days after the date of abandonment. K Stirling, 03 March 2025

Tenancy Tribunal case 5167971 — Rent arrears at 31 Beatrice Street, Avenal, Invercargill 9810

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5167971 — Rent arrears at 31 Beatrice Street, Avenal, Invercargill 9810

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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

Property management

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

Property management

Frequently asked questions