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Tenancy Tribunal case 5406173 — Rent arrears at 31A Churchill Avenue, Manurewa, Auckland 2102
Published 14 January 2026 · Application 5406173
Landlord favoured
- Rent arrears
At a glance
Key facts from the published tribunal order.
Outcome
Landlord favoured
From published order
Location
Auckland
Tribunal region
Adjudicator
M Kan
Dispute themes
Award balance
Gross awards, any bond applied per the order, and the remaining balance payable.
- Gross award
- $2,531.59
- Total balance for Tenant to pay Landlord
- $2,531.59
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 14 January 2026 | $2,120.00 | Rent arrears to 14 January 2026 | |
| Water rates | $383.59 | Water rates | |
| Filing fee reimbursement | $28.00 | Filing fee reimbursement | |
| Net award | $2,531.59 | ||
| Total payable by Tenant to Landlord | $2,531.59 |
Claims and awards for application 5406173 — net $2,531.59 NZD. Verify on MoJ.
Rent arrears to 14 January 2026
- Amount
- $2,120.00
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Rent arrears to 14 January 2026
Water rates
- Amount
- $383.59
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Water rates
Filing fee reimbursement
- Amount
- $28.00
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Filing fee reimbursement
Net award
Landlord $2,531.59
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord
Landlord $2,531.59
Claim types — money lines allowed on this order
Order
- Jasmin Biddle owes Inspire Real Estate Limited As Agent For Hayden Low $2,531.59 (“the debt”).
- Jasmin Biddle must pay current rent and the debt as follows: a. By a lump-sum payment of $2,531.59 on or before 16 January 2026. b. Current rent will be every Wednesday, with the first payment on 21/01/2026.
- If the tenant fails to pay current rent and lump-sum payment of $2,531.59 within 2 working days of the due dates: a. The tenancy at 31A Churchill Avenue, Manurewa, Auckland 2102 will terminate and the landlord will have immediate possession of the premises. b. The balance of the debt will be payable immediately. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to 14 January 2026$2,120.00 Water rates$383.59 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$2,531.59 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$2,531.59
Reasons
- The hearing was conducted by video conference.
- Both parties attended the hearing.
- The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy, rent arrears and refund of the bond. The tenant wants to repay the debt to avoid immediate termination.
Should a conditional termination order be made?
- Where rent is at least 21 days in arrears on the date the application was filed, the Tribunal must make either a final or a conditional termination order. See section 55(1)(a) and (1A) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
- Ms Duckworth explained that she, the tenant Ms Biddle, and the property owner had discussed the rent arrears prior to the hearing. Ms Biddle had previously attended mediation and obtained hardship funds from her KiwiSaver account, which were expected to be paid in early December 2024. That payment did not occur. Ms Duckworth stated that Ms Biddle had since lost her job and was now in financial difficulty.
- Ms Duckworth advised that Ms Biddle had an appointment with Work and Income (WINZ) scheduled for the following morning to seek payment of all rent and water arrears. The property owner had indicated that if payment was received following that appointment, he was prepared to allow the tenancy to continue. However, if payment was not received, the landlord sought termination.
- Ms Duckworth confirmed that the total rent arrears as of today (14 January 2026) were $2,120, and the water arrears were $383.59, for a total of $2,503.59. She requested that, if funds were not received by Friday, 16 January 2026, the tenancy be terminated. If payment was made, she asked that the tenancy continue and that future rent be redirected directly from WINZ to the property management company. She confirmed that rent is due weekly, with the rent week running from Friday to Thursday, and that payments are typically received on Wednesdays.
- Ms Biddle agreed with the arrears amounts stated by Ms Duckworth. She confirmed that she was aware of the landlord’s position and that she would be attending the WINZ appointment in an effort to have the arrears paid. She also agreed to the proposal for rent redirection from WINZ, explaining that her benefit is paid on Wednesday nights, and the redirection would ensure rent is paid automatically before she receives her personal funds
- Ms Biddle further stated that she wished to comply with all legal obligations and ensure the matter was properly resolved. She expressed that she was attending the hearing to confirm her understanding of the process and the landlord’s position.
- Accordingly, I am satisfied the tenant will pay the debt within the period specified in the order and is unlikely to commit any further relevant breach. I have granted a conditional termination order.
- The conditional termination order will lapse if it is fully complied with. If the tenant breaches the order, the possession order may be enforced for 90 days from the first breach. See section 64(4)(b) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. Filing fee
- Because Inspire Real Estate Limited As Agent For Hayden Low 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).
Residential Tenancies Act sections
s55(1), s64(4), s9
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 5406173?
The tribunal order states: Jasmin Biddle owes Inspire Real Estate Limited As Agent For Hayden Low
How much money was awarded in case 5406173?
Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,120.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $383.59 awarded to landlord
What type of tenancy dispute was case 5406173?
The primary dispute was Rent arrears.
Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5406173?
The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12968089-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.