What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5302796?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Tiffany Leigh Hay at Unit/Flat Flat 2, 13A Arran Street,

How much money was awarded in case 5302796?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $5,417.14 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5302796?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5302796?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12195656-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5302796?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Tiffany Leigh Hay at Unit/Flat Flat 2, 13A Arran Street,

How much money was awarded in case 5302796?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $5,417.14 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5302796?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5302796?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12195656-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat Flat 2, 13A Arran Street, Avondale, Auckland 0600 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5302796 — Rent arrears

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5302796 — net $3,045.14 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 1 August 2025	$5,417.14	Rent arrears to 1 August 2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,045.14
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,045.14

The tenancy of Tiffany Leigh Hay at Unit/Flat Flat 2, 13A Arran Street, Avondale, Auckland 0600 is terminated, and possession is granted to Farihah Properties Limited, at 11.59 pm, Friday, 01 August 2025.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,400.00 (3504180-017) to Farihah Properties Limited immediately.

Tiffany Leigh Hay must pay Farihah Properties Limited $3,045.14 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to 1 August 2025$5,417.14 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$5,445.14 Bond$2,400.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$3,045.14

Reasons

Mr. Islam represents the landlord and attended the hearing via teleconference.

I attempted to contact the tenant, Ms. Hay, using the cell number provided on the application, but was unsuccessful. The number was disconnected immediately, suggesting it was no longer active.

Mr. Islam provided an alternative cell number from which the tenant had previously sent him text messages. I attempted to call this number twice, but both times it went directly to voicemail, indicating the phone was likely turned off.

The tenancy was for a fixed one-year term from 02 August 2024 to 01 August 2025.

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. 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.

Mr. Islam stated that the tenant stopped paying rent in mid-June, and as of 8 July 2025, she was already more than 21 days in arrears, with the debt continuing to grow. He sent her a rent arrears notice on 11 June 2025 and attempted to schedule an inspection. Although the tenant initially responded and mentioned she would seek assistance through a WINZ appointment, she failed to follow through or provide any further updates. Mr. Islam said that subsequent calls and messages were ignored, and she became entirely unresponsive.

In early July 2025, due to the lack of communication and ongoing rent issues, He issued an abandonment notice. Despite setting a follow-up inspection date, the tenant did not respond or show signs of occupancy. On 9 July 2025, after knocking and giving proper notice, he entered the property and found it empty.

He noted that neighbours had not seen her in several days, and he documented the state of the premises, which included damage. These combined factors— non-payment of rent, complete lack of contact, physical vacancy, and the condition of the property—led him to conclude that the tenant had abandoned the premises.

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 fixed-term tenancy on 01 August 2025. Compensation

During the hearing, Mr. Islam also sought compensation for damages.

Mr. Islam submitted that he had filed the supporting evidence. Upon checking the system, I informed Mr. Islam that the evidence was filed on 28 July 2025. It would not be fair to the tenant, who may have no knowledge of what he was claiming.

Accordingly, in the interest of fairness to the tenant, I declined to consider the claims for damages. Mr. Islam may file a separate application if he wishes to pursue these claims. Filling fee

Because Farihah Properties Limited has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5302796 — net $3,045.14 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 1 August 2025	$5,417.14	Rent arrears to 1 August 2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,045.14
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,045.14

Order

The tenancy of Tiffany Leigh Hay at Unit/Flat Flat 2, 13A Arran Street, Avondale, Auckland 0600 is terminated, and possession is granted to Farihah Properties Limited, at 11.59 pm, Friday, 01 August 2025.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,400.00 (3504180-017) to Farihah Properties Limited immediately.
Tiffany Leigh Hay must pay Farihah Properties Limited $3,045.14 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to 1 August 2025$5,417.14 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$5,445.14 Bond$2,400.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$3,045.14

Reasons

Mr. Islam represents the landlord and attended the hearing via teleconference.
I attempted to contact the tenant, Ms. Hay, using the cell number provided on the application, but was unsuccessful. The number was disconnected immediately, suggesting it was no longer active.
Mr. Islam provided an alternative cell number from which the tenant had previously sent him text messages. I attempted to call this number twice, but both times it went directly to voicemail, indicating the phone was likely turned off.
The tenancy was for a fixed one-year term from 02 August 2024 to 01 August 2025.
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. 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.
Mr. Islam stated that the tenant stopped paying rent in mid-June, and as of 8 July 2025, she was already more than 21 days in arrears, with the debt continuing to grow. He sent her a rent arrears notice on 11 June 2025 and attempted to schedule an inspection. Although the tenant initially responded and mentioned she would seek assistance through a WINZ appointment, she failed to follow through or provide any further updates. Mr. Islam said that subsequent calls and messages were ignored, and she became entirely unresponsive.
In early July 2025, due to the lack of communication and ongoing rent issues, He issued an abandonment notice. Despite setting a follow-up inspection date, the tenant did not respond or show signs of occupancy. On 9 July 2025, after knocking and giving proper notice, he entered the property and found it empty.
He noted that neighbours had not seen her in several days, and he documented the state of the premises, which included damage. These combined factors— non-payment of rent, complete lack of contact, physical vacancy, and the condition of the property—led him to conclude that the tenant had abandoned the premises.
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 fixed-term tenancy on 01 August 2025. Compensation
During the hearing, Mr. Islam also sought compensation for damages.
Mr. Islam submitted that he had filed the supporting evidence. Upon checking the system, I informed Mr. Islam that the evidence was filed on 28 July 2025. It would not be fair to the tenant, who may have no knowledge of what he was claiming.
Accordingly, in the interest of fairness to the tenant, I declined to consider the claims for damages. Mr. Islam may file a separate application if he wishes to pursue these claims. Filling fee
Because Farihah Properties Limited has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5302796 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Flat 2, 13A Arran Street, Avondale, Auckland 0600

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5302796 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Flat 2, 13A Arran Street, Avondale, Auckland 0600

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

How much does the tenant owe?

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Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

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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