What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5196354?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

How much money was awarded in case 5196354?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $5,237.14 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5196354?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5196354?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11582778-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5196354?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

How much money was awarded in case 5196354?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $5,237.14 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5196354?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5196354?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11582778-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

111A Lancaster Road, Beach Haven, Auckland 0626 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5196354 — 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 5196354 — net $2,144.14 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$5,237.14	Rent arrears
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,144.14
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,144.14

Claims and awards for application 5196354 — net $2,144.14 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $5,237.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $2,144.14

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $2,144.14

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee 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.
Jamielee Alice Samuels must pay [The landlord/s] $2,144.14 immediately, as calculated below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $3,120.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.
The tenancy is terminated and possession granted to the landlord immediately.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing, which was conducted remotely.
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 12 March 2025 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The tenant had fallen behind on rent. When the landlord entered the premises in accordance with a notice of inspection properly given, they discovered that all the tenant’s belongings were gone.
The tenant agreed that she had moved out. She said that she had needed to move for safety reasons.
The landlord confirmed that the tenant had spoken to her about reducing the fixed-term because her children had moved to Australia. The landlord had told her about their terms for breaking a fixed-term lease. The tenant had also said that she needed to move for safety reasons. The landlord told her to get advice from tenancy services, but heard nothing further.
The tenant agreed that she had not given any notice.
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 rent arrears and has provided rent records which prove the amount owing.
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. Correction
At the hearing I mentioned that the tenant remained liable for rent until the end of the fixed-term, but of course the tenancy has now terminated and so there will be no more requirement for rent.

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 5196354 — net $2,144.14 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$5,237.14	Rent arrears
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,144.14
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,144.14

Claims and awards for application 5196354 — net $2,144.14 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $5,237.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $2,144.14

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $2,144.14

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee 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.
Jamielee Alice Samuels must pay [The landlord/s] $2,144.14 immediately, as calculated below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $3,120.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.
The tenancy is terminated and possession granted to the landlord immediately.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing, which was conducted remotely.
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 12 March 2025 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The tenant had fallen behind on rent. When the landlord entered the premises in accordance with a notice of inspection properly given, they discovered that all the tenant’s belongings were gone.
The tenant agreed that she had moved out. She said that she had needed to move for safety reasons.
The landlord confirmed that the tenant had spoken to her about reducing the fixed-term because her children had moved to Australia. The landlord had told her about their terms for breaking a fixed-term lease. The tenant had also said that she needed to move for safety reasons. The landlord told her to get advice from tenancy services, but heard nothing further.
The tenant agreed that she had not given any notice.
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 rent arrears and has provided rent records which prove the amount owing.
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. Correction
At the hearing I mentioned that the tenant remained liable for rent until the end of the fixed-term, but of course the tenancy has now terminated and so there will be no more requirement for rent.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5196354 — Rent arrears at 111A Lancaster Road, Beach Haven, Auckland 0626

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5196354 — Rent arrears at 111A Lancaster Road, Beach Haven, Auckland 0626

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

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