What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5237731?

The tribunal order states: The term of the fixed-term tenancy of Sheryl Moana Bewley at 103 Lahore

How much money was awarded in case 5237731?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5237731?

The primary dispute was Carpet Cleaning.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5237731?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11913177-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5237731?

The tribunal order states: The term of the fixed-term tenancy of Sheryl Moana Bewley at 103 Lahore

How much money was awarded in case 5237731?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5237731?

The primary dispute was Carpet Cleaning.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5237731?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11913177-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

103 Lahore Street, Wairoa, Wairoa 4108 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5237731 — Carpet Cleaning

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Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.

The tenant has applied for reduction of the fixed-term tenancy due to end on 17 January 2026.

The Tribunal may reduce a fixed term tenancy where: a. there has been an unforeseen change in the applicant’s circumstances; and b. there would be severe hardship to the applicant if the term is not reduced; and c. the applicant’s hardship would be greater than the hardship to the other party if the term is reduced. See section 66(1) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

There has been an unforeseen change in the tenant's circumstances. The tenant resides at the premises with her ageing mother. She moved to Wairoa to be closer to her mother about 12 months ago. When the tenant moved to this property, her mother was more mobile. However, her health has deteriorated rapidly in the last three months (including recent hospital admissions). I have received medical evidence stating the bathroom facilities at the current property are not suitable and pose fall risks. The tenant is taking her mother to alternative premises every two to three days for showering. The tenant has also had to give up her part time job so that she can provided fulltime care to her mother.

I find that this a genuine example of unforeseen circumstances. I accept that the tenant had hoped this would be a long-term home.

The tenant has found an alternative rental, suitable for her Mum. It will be available in 2 weeks.

The tenant would suffer severe hardship if the term of the tenancy were not reduced. The ongoing risks to her mother’s safety is stressful. It is a real concern, supported by medical evidence. It is not feasible to continue showering her at other’s homes. The tenant cannot afford to pay rent at two properties having given up work to provide care.

The landlord would suffer hardship if the term is reduced. The Property Manager advised that the owner has been made redundant and will be in a difficult financial situation if it does not receive rent from the premises.

While I acknowledge the hardship to the landlord, I find that the tenant’s hardship would be greater than the landlord’s particularly having regard to safety risks.

Where the Tribunal reduces a fixed-term tenancy, it may order the tenant to pay the landlord reasonable compensation for any resulting loss. See section 66(2) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

I award compensation of $800 to the landlord, which represents the advertising and administration costs of finding a new tenant. I have also fixed a termination date of 26 June which is 4 weeks from today, rather than the two-week timeframe in which the tenant’s new rental property will be available. The tenant must continue to pay rent until the period ending 26 June.

The tenant will also provide reasonable access to the landlord to show the premises to prospective tenants.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.

The tenant has applied for reduction of the fixed-term tenancy due to end on 17 January 2026.

I find that this a genuine example of unforeseen circumstances. I accept that the tenant had hoped this would be a long-term home.

The tenant has found an alternative rental, suitable for her Mum. It will be available in 2 weeks.

While I acknowledge the hardship to the landlord, I find that the tenant’s hardship would be greater than the landlord’s particularly having regard to safety risks.

Where the Tribunal reduces a fixed-term tenancy, it may order the tenant to pay the landlord reasonable compensation for any resulting loss. See section 66(2) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

The tenant will also provide reasonable access to the landlord to show the premises to prospective tenants.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5237731 — Carpet Cleaning at 103 Lahore Street, Wairoa, Wairoa 4108

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5237731 — Carpet Cleaning at 103 Lahore Street, Wairoa, Wairoa 4108

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Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

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