What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5449988?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Josephine Pei at 25 Kent Street, Whangaroa, RD 1, Kaeo 0478

How much money was awarded in case 5449988?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,537.14 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5449988?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5449988?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13385336-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5449988?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Josephine Pei at 25 Kent Street, Whangaroa, RD 1, Kaeo 0478

How much money was awarded in case 5449988?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,537.14 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5449988?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5449988?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13385336-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

25 Kent Street, Whangaroa, RD 1, Kaeo 0478 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5449988 — 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 5449988 — net $645.14 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 11 February 2026	$2,537.14	Rent arrears to 11 February 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$645.14
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$645.14

Claims and awards for application 5449988 — net $645.14 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 11 February 2026

Amount: $2,537.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 11 February 2026

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $645.14

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $645.14

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

The tenancy of Josephine Pei at 25 Kent Street, Whangaroa, RD 1, Kaeo 0478 is terminated, and possession is granted to Northland Circle Real Estate Limited As Agent For Lingyun Lei, immediately.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,920.00 (5798747-003) to Northland Circle Real Estate Limited As Agent For Lingyun Lei immediately.
Josephine Pei must pay Northland Circle Real Estate Limited As Agent For Lingyun Lei $645.14 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears and refund of the bond. The landlord also seeks an order to dispose of goods left at the premises.

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 21 January 2026 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises.
On 21 January a neighbour of the tenancy premises rang the landlord and advised that the tenant had moved out of the premises on 17 January 2026. The landlord carried out an inspection on 23 February 2026 which confirmed the tenant had vacated.
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. The amount ordered includes 3 weeks rent in lieu of notice Disposal of Goods
The landlord has applied for an order from the Tribunal to dispose of goods left at the premises by the tenant.
Sections 62,62A and 62B of the RTA set out provisions relating to the disposal of goods. Under those provisions the landlord does not need an order from the Tribunal and this part of the application is dismissed. Filing Fee
Because the landlord has succeeded with the claim the filing fee is reimbursed.

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 5449988 — net $645.14 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 11 February 2026	$2,537.14	Rent arrears to 11 February 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$645.14
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$645.14

Claims and awards for application 5449988 — net $645.14 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 11 February 2026

Amount: $2,537.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 11 February 2026

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $645.14

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $645.14

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

The tenancy of Josephine Pei at 25 Kent Street, Whangaroa, RD 1, Kaeo 0478 is terminated, and possession is granted to Northland Circle Real Estate Limited As Agent For Lingyun Lei, immediately.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,920.00 (5798747-003) to Northland Circle Real Estate Limited As Agent For Lingyun Lei immediately.
Josephine Pei must pay Northland Circle Real Estate Limited As Agent For Lingyun Lei $645.14 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears and refund of the bond. The landlord also seeks an order to dispose of goods left at the premises.

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 21 January 2026 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises.
On 21 January a neighbour of the tenancy premises rang the landlord and advised that the tenant had moved out of the premises on 17 January 2026. The landlord carried out an inspection on 23 February 2026 which confirmed the tenant had vacated.
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. The amount ordered includes 3 weeks rent in lieu of notice Disposal of Goods
The landlord has applied for an order from the Tribunal to dispose of goods left at the premises by the tenant.
Sections 62,62A and 62B of the RTA set out provisions relating to the disposal of goods. Under those provisions the landlord does not need an order from the Tribunal and this part of the application is dismissed. Filing Fee
Because the landlord has succeeded with the claim the filing fee is reimbursed.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5449988 — Rent arrears at 25 Kent Street, Whangaroa, RD 1, Kaeo 0478

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5449988 — Rent arrears at 25 Kent Street, Whangaroa, RD 1, Kaeo 0478

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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

Property management

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

Property management

Frequently asked questions