What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5439522?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Jonothan Hirst at 151 Maraetai Drive, Maraetai, Auckland 2018

How much money was awarded in case 5439522?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,135.71 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5439522?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5439522?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13114136-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5439522?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Jonothan Hirst at 151 Maraetai Drive, Maraetai, Auckland 2018

How much money was awarded in case 5439522?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,135.71 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5439522?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5439522?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13114136-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

151 Maraetai Drive, Maraetai, Auckland 2018 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5439522 — 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 5439522 — net $2,163.71 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 12/2/2026	$2,135.71	Rent arrears to 12/2/2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,163.71
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,163.71

Claims and awards for application 5439522 — net $2,163.71 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 12/2/2026

Amount: $2,135.71
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 12/2/2026

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $2,163.71

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $2,163.71

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

The tenancy of Jonothan Hirst at 151 Maraetai Drive, Maraetai, Auckland 2018 is terminated, and possession is granted to Kassandra Dodds, immediately.
Jonothan Hirst must pay Kassandra Dodds $2,163.71 from the bond as set out below..
The Bond Centre is therefore to pay $2,163.71 from the bond of $2,600.00 (BN- 00077108) to Kassandra Dodds immediately.
The balance of the bond of $436.29 is to remain at the Bond Centre.

Reasons

Only the applicant landlord attended the hearing.
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.
On 22 January 2026 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises, when the tenant failed to attend a meeting at the property. Ms Dodd’s discovered the key had been left in the door and the tenant had taken his possessions, leaving rubbish, cleaning and damage. The neighbours confirmed he had left the property.
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. As the tenancy is a fixed term a further claim for rent arrears is likely.
The remainder of the bond is to remain at the bond centre as a further claim for compensation and rent arrears will likely follow.
The landlord has provided rent records which prove the amount owing as of today.
Because Kassandra Dodds 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 5439522 — net $2,163.71 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 12/2/2026	$2,135.71	Rent arrears to 12/2/2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,163.71
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,163.71

Claims and awards for application 5439522 — net $2,163.71 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 12/2/2026

Amount: $2,135.71
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 12/2/2026

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $2,163.71

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $2,163.71

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

The tenancy of Jonothan Hirst at 151 Maraetai Drive, Maraetai, Auckland 2018 is terminated, and possession is granted to Kassandra Dodds, immediately.
Jonothan Hirst must pay Kassandra Dodds $2,163.71 from the bond as set out below..
The Bond Centre is therefore to pay $2,163.71 from the bond of $2,600.00 (BN- 00077108) to Kassandra Dodds immediately.
The balance of the bond of $436.29 is to remain at the Bond Centre.

Reasons

Only the applicant landlord attended the hearing.
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.
On 22 January 2026 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises, when the tenant failed to attend a meeting at the property. Ms Dodd’s discovered the key had been left in the door and the tenant had taken his possessions, leaving rubbish, cleaning and damage. The neighbours confirmed he had left the property.
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. As the tenancy is a fixed term a further claim for rent arrears is likely.
The remainder of the bond is to remain at the bond centre as a further claim for compensation and rent arrears will likely follow.
The landlord has provided rent records which prove the amount owing as of today.
Because Kassandra Dodds has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5439522 — Rent arrears at 151 Maraetai Drive, Maraetai, Auckland 2018

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5439522 — Rent arrears at 151 Maraetai Drive, Maraetai, Auckland 2018

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

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

Frequently asked questions