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Tenancy Tribunal case 5396378 — Rent arrears at 78 Corson Avenue, Beckenham, Christchurch 8023
Decided 16 February 2026 · Published 16 February 2026 · Application 5396378
- Rent arrears
At a glance
Key facts from the published tribunal order.
Outcome
Landlord favoured
From published order
Location
Christchurch
Tribunal region
Adjudicator
N Walker
Dispute themes
Award balance
Gross awards, any bond applied per the order, and the remaining balance payable.
- Gross award
- $5,148.00
- Total balance for Tenant to pay Landlord
- $5,148.00
Claims & awards
What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.
| Claim | Landlord | Tenant | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent arrears to 19 November 2025 | $5,120.00 | Rent arrears to 19 November 2025 | |
| Filing fee reimbursement | $28.00 | Filing fee reimbursement | |
| Net award | $5,148.00 | ||
| Total payable by Tenant to Landlord | $5,148.00 |
Claims and awards for application 5396378 — net $5,148.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.
Rent arrears to 19 November 2025
- Amount
- $5,120.00
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Rent arrears to 19 November 2025
Filing fee reimbursement
- Amount
- $28.00
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Filing fee reimbursement
Net award
Landlord $5,148.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord
Landlord $5,148.00
Claim types — money lines allowed on this order
Order
- Zara Grant must pay Blair Brown, Catherine Rivers And Fiducia Trustee Services Ltd As Trustees For The Rosemont Property Trust $5,148.00 immediately, being rent arrears to 19 November 2025.
- The tenant must pay the debt at the rate of $75.00 per week.
- The first payment must be made on Wednesday 18 February 2026 and payments must continue every Wednesday until the debt is paid in full.
- If the tenant fails to make any payment within 2 working days of the due date, the balance of the debt owing will be payable immediately and can be enforced through the District Court.
Reasons
- Both parties attended the hearing by telephone.
- The landlord has applied for rent arrears and has provided rent records which prove the amount owing.
- The bond was released earlier by agreement to reduce the rent arrears.
- The parties have agreed that the tenant will pay a minimum of $75.00 each week towards the debt. The tenant will pay extra toward the debt when she is able to.
- Because Blair Brown, Catherine Rivers And Fiducia Trustee Services Ltd As Trustees For The Rosemont Property Trust has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.
Topics & place
Topics are dispute themes across the order (not the same as claim-type money lines).
Key findings
- Dispute theme: rent arrears
Property management
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Tenancy Tribunal case.
What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5396378?
The tribunal order states: Zara Grant must pay Blair Brown, Catherine Rivers And Fiducia Trustee
How much money was awarded in case 5396378?
Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $5,120.00 awarded to landlord
What type of tenancy dispute was case 5396378?
The primary dispute was Rent arrears.
Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5396378?
The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13132683-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.