What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5434428?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Renee Victoria McCleery at 108 Hall Street, Cobden,

How much money was awarded in case 5434428?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5434428?

The primary dispute was 14-day notice.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5434428?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13503592-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5434428?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Renee Victoria McCleery at 108 Hall Street, Cobden,

How much money was awarded in case 5434428?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5434428?

The primary dispute was 14-day notice.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5434428?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13503592-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

108 Hall Street, Cobden, Greymouth 7802 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5434428 — 14-day notice

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Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for breach of the tenant’s obligations.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The Tribunal may terminate a tenancy for breach where, due to the nature or extent of the breach, it would be inequitable to refuse to terminate. See section 56(1) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

Where the breach is capable of remedy the landlord must first serve a notice on the tenant requiring them to remedy the breach within at least 14 days and establish that the tenant has failed to do so.

The tenant has breached their obligations by failing to occupy the property pursuant to section 14 and 16 of the tenancy agreement.

The landlord served a 14-day notice on the tenant on 8 December 2025. The tenant failed to remedy the breach within the prescribed period because she was incarcerated. The tenant submitted that she has a sentencing hearing scheduled for 12 June 2026 and that, by that date, she would have completed her sentence. She further submitted that the Court would be likely to impose a sentence of home detention if she had suitable accommodation available.

The landlord submitted that, as the premises are presently unoccupied, they could be allocated to other applicants in urgent need of housing. The landlord further submitted that there is no certainty that the tenant will be released and that, in any event, the tenant could reapply for housing and be placed on the waiting list.

In considering the evidence, it would be inequitable to decline to terminate the tenancy on the basis of the tenant’s incarceration. I accept that there is no assurance that the tenant will be released in June 2026. I also take into account the significant demand for housing and the availability of other applicants in need. The tenant may seek rehousing assistance upon her release.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for breach of the tenant’s obligations.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The Tribunal may terminate a tenancy for breach where, due to the nature or extent of the breach, it would be inequitable to refuse to terminate. See section 56(1) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

The tenant has breached their obligations by failing to occupy the property pursuant to section 14 and 16 of the tenancy agreement.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5434428 — 14-day notice at 108 Hall Street, Cobden, Greymouth 7802

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5434428 — 14-day notice at 108 Hall Street, Cobden, Greymouth 7802

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Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions