What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5317480?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Phong Ma Thanh at Unit/Flat 1, 15 Lowburn Place, Clover Park,

How much money was awarded in case 5317480?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,685.71 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5317480?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5317480?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12336642-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5317480?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Phong Ma Thanh at Unit/Flat 1, 15 Lowburn Place, Clover Park,

How much money was awarded in case 5317480?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,685.71 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5317480?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5317480?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12336642-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 1, 15 Lowburn Place, Clover Park, Auckland 2019 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5317480 — 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 5317480 — net $713.71 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 28.8.25	$2,685.71	Rent arrears to 28.8.25
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$713.71
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$713.71

Claims and awards for application 5317480 — net $713.71 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 28.8.25

Amount: $2,685.71
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 28.8.25

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $713.71

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $713.71

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

The tenancy of Phong Ma Thanh at Unit/Flat 1, 15 Lowburn Place, Clover Park, Auckland 2019 is terminated, and possession is granted to Max Rentals Nz Limited As Agent For Mercury Commercial Holding (Nz) Ltd, immediately.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,000.00 (BN-00064981) to Max Rentals Nz Limited As Agent For Mercury Commercial Holding (Nz) Ltd immediately.
Phong Ma Thanh must pay Max Rentals Nz Limited As Agent For Mercury Commercial Holding (Nz) Ltd $713.71 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing via remote video conference. An attempt was made to contact the tenant on the telephone number provided with the application. This attempt was unsuccessful. The hearing continued in the tenant’s absence.
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.
Between 20 and 25 July 2025 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The landlord attended the property and could see that the tenant’s belongings were missing from inside the premises. The front door was also unlocked.
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 Max Rentals Nz Limited As Agent For Mercury Commercial Holding (Nz) Ltd has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

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 5317480 — net $713.71 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 28.8.25	$2,685.71	Rent arrears to 28.8.25
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$713.71
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$713.71

Claims and awards for application 5317480 — net $713.71 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 28.8.25

Amount: $2,685.71
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 28.8.25

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $713.71

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $713.71

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

The tenancy of Phong Ma Thanh at Unit/Flat 1, 15 Lowburn Place, Clover Park, Auckland 2019 is terminated, and possession is granted to Max Rentals Nz Limited As Agent For Mercury Commercial Holding (Nz) Ltd, immediately.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,000.00 (BN-00064981) to Max Rentals Nz Limited As Agent For Mercury Commercial Holding (Nz) Ltd immediately.
Phong Ma Thanh must pay Max Rentals Nz Limited As Agent For Mercury Commercial Holding (Nz) Ltd $713.71 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing via remote video conference. An attempt was made to contact the tenant on the telephone number provided with the application. This attempt was unsuccessful. The hearing continued in the tenant’s absence.
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.
Between 20 and 25 July 2025 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The landlord attended the property and could see that the tenant’s belongings were missing from inside the premises. The front door was also unlocked.
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 Max Rentals Nz Limited As Agent For Mercury Commercial Holding (Nz) Ltd has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5317480 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 1, 15 Lowburn Place, Clover Park, Auckland 2019

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5317480 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 1, 15 Lowburn Place, Clover Park, Auckland 2019

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