What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5458573?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Tevita Ula at Unit/Flat Apartment 305A, 770 Great South Road,

How much money was awarded in case 5458573?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,477.14 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5458573?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5458573?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13305554-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5458573?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Tevita Ula at Unit/Flat Apartment 305A, 770 Great South Road,

How much money was awarded in case 5458573?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,477.14 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5458573?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5458573?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13305554-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat Apartment 305A, 770 Great South Road, Wiri, Tenancy Tribunal Case 5458573 — Rent arrears

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Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5458573 — net $465.14 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$2,477.14	Rent arrears
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$465.14
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$465.14

The tenancy of Tevita Ula at Unit/Flat Apartment 305A, 770 Great South Road, Wiri, Auckland 2104, Ramada is terminated, and possession is granted to Staircase Property Management Limited As Agent For Stu Renton immediately.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,040.00 (BN-00079605) to Staircase Property Management Limited As Agent For Stu Renton immediately.

Tevita Ula must pay Staircase Property Management Limited As Agent For Stu Renton $465.14 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, set down to be conducted via video conference. There was no entry into the conference by the tenant, nor any call in to the conference by one of the telephone numbers provided on the Notice of Hearing. I was satisfied adequate service had completed and I continued with 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 26 February 2026 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises.

The landlord submitted the tenancy is a fixed-term tenancy due to expire on 10 April 2026. Rent has not been paid since 8 February 2026. An update rent summary was provided today.

On 11 February 2026, the tenant emailed advising that he had become unemployed and wished to move out of the property. Since that email, no further written communication has been received from the tenant, despite follow-up attempts.

Notices to remedy were served by the landlord without resolution.

The landlord inspected the premises on 26 February 2026 and observed: a. All furniture and personal belongings had been removed from the premises. b. Rubbish was left scattered throughout the apartment. c. Uneaten food was left in the refrigerator, and graffiti was found on the refrigerator door. d. The tenant has not returned the keys.

The landlord believes the tenant’s removal of all belongings, the condition in which the premises were left, the lack of communication, and the ongoing rent arrears indicate they have vacated the property without notice and without formally ending the tenancy.

Based on the above and the oral submission at the hearing, I accept it is more than likely that the tenant has abandoned the premises.

Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrear, the tenancy is terminated immediately.

Even if I am wrong, I note that rent arrears is more than 21 days and termination under s 55(1)(a) via 56(2) RTA could equally apply as grounds for termination.

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 rent in lieu of notice. Filing fee

Because Staircase Property Management Limited As Agent For Stu Renton has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5458573 — net $465.14 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$2,477.14	Rent arrears
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$465.14
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$465.14

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,040.00 (BN-00079605) to Staircase Property Management Limited As Agent For Stu Renton immediately.

Tevita Ula must pay Staircase Property Management Limited As Agent For Stu Renton $465.14 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears and refund of the bond.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

On 26 February 2026 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises.

The landlord submitted the tenancy is a fixed-term tenancy due to expire on 10 April 2026. Rent has not been paid since 8 February 2026. An update rent summary was provided today.

Notices to remedy were served by the landlord without resolution.

Based on the above and the oral submission at the hearing, I accept it is more than likely that the tenant has abandoned the premises.

Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrear, the tenancy is terminated immediately.

Even if I am wrong, I note that rent arrears is more than 21 days and termination under s 55(1)(a) via 56(2) RTA could equally apply as grounds for termination.

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 rent in lieu of notice. Filing fee

Because Staircase Property Management Limited As Agent For Stu Renton has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5458573 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Apartment 305A, 770 Great South Road, Wiri,

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5458573 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Apartment 305A, 770 Great South Road, Wiri,

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

How much does the tenant owe?

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Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

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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