What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5328620?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Tamaaleeleele Lomitusifaumuina at Unit/Flat 3, 312 Blockhouse

How much money was awarded in case 5328620?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5328620?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5328620?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12317869-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5328620?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Tamaaleeleele Lomitusifaumuina at Unit/Flat 3, 312 Blockhouse

How much money was awarded in case 5328620?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5328620?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5328620?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12317869-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 3, 312 Blockhouse Bay Road, Avondale, Auckland Tenancy Tribunal Case 5328620 — Rent arrears

Tenantcheck Insights

Loading insights…

Pulling tribunal records

Loading insights…

Pulling tribunal records

Reasons

The application was decided 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 7 August 2025, the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The tenant’s last rent payment was on 25 June 2025. The landlord said all attempts at communication with the tenant were unsuccessful, with no response. The landlord issued a return to property letter dated 9 July 2025 to the tenant, requesting the tenant to return to the property by 29 July 2025 and advising of an inspection on 30 July 2025. The landlord said the neighbours reported they had not seen the tenant at the property for a while and believed he had gone to Samoa. The landlord conducted a property inspection on 7 August 2025, providing a report and photographs of this inspection. The photographs show an empty property, without any furniture or belongings and with unopened mail. I am persuaded by this evidence that the tenancy has been abandoned.

The tenant has not contested the claim.

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

The application was decided 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 tenant has not contested the claim.

The landlord provided rent records which show there were rent arrears at the date of filing 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 5328620 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 3, 312 Blockhouse Bay Road, Avondale, Auckland

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5328620 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 3, 312 Blockhouse Bay Road, Avondale, Auckland

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

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

Frequently asked questions