What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5280124?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Ibeneze Te Moananui at 8 Gibbs Road, Manurewa, Auckland

How much money was awarded in case 5280124?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5280124?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Mould & damp.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5280124?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11990449-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5280124?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Ibeneze Te Moananui at 8 Gibbs Road, Manurewa, Auckland

How much money was awarded in case 5280124?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5280124?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Mould & damp.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5280124?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11990449-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

8 Gibbs Road, Manurewa, Auckland 2102 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5280124 — Rent arrears

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Reasons

This application was dealt with on the papers.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment through the expedited process under section 91AA Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

I am satisfied that the two requirements for the expedited process are met: a. The tenant does not want to contest the abandonment application. b. The information provided by the landlord with the application is sufficient to enable the Tribunal to determine it properly without a hearing (either on the basis of that information alone or with only minor clarifications).

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. 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 4 June 2025 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The landlord carried out a routine inspection at the property, noticed that the power was off, that there was food and other items scattered throughout the property and that the food in the fridge was mouldy. The landlord said the house door was left open and the lawns were very overgrown. The landlord provided photographs of the inside and outside of the property. The photographs showed some furniture left by the tenant and clothes, dishes left in the kitchen sink, rubbish scattered throughout the house. The photographs showed the lawns at the property were very overgrown. The landlord said they have made numerous attempts to contact the tenant, that all calls go to the tenant’s voicemail and there has been no response from the tenant to the landlord. I am persuaded by this evidence that the tenancy has been abandoned.

The landlord provided rent records which show there were rent arrears at the date of filing the application.

The tenant has not contested the application.

All the requirements for an expedited abandonment application have been met. Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrears, I am terminating the tenancy immediately.

Reasons

This application was dealt with on the papers.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment through the expedited process under section 91AA Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The landlord provided rent records which show there were rent arrears at the date of filing the application.

The tenant has not contested the application.

All the requirements for an expedited abandonment application have been met. Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrears, I am terminating the tenancy immediately.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5280124 — Rent arrears at 8 Gibbs Road, Manurewa, Auckland 2102

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5280124 — Rent arrears at 8 Gibbs Road, Manurewa, Auckland 2102

At a glance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Are there grounds for an expedited application?

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions