What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5466429?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Aotoa Faleono and Masaga Faleono at Unit/Flat Unit 2, 107

How much money was awarded in case 5466429?

Rent Arrears: $2,267.72 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5466429?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5466429?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13754649-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5466429?

The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Aotoa Faleono and Masaga Faleono at Unit/Flat Unit 2, 107

How much money was awarded in case 5466429?

Rent Arrears: $2,267.72 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5466429?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5466429?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13754649-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat Unit 2, 107 Rowandale Avenue, Manurewa, Tenancy Tribunal Case 5466429 — Rent arrears

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Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5466429 — net $2,267.72 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 6 May 2026	$2,267.72	Rent arrears to 6 May 2026
Net award	$2,267.72
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,267.72

The tenancy of Aotoa Faleono and Masaga Faleono at Unit/Flat Unit 2, 107 Rowandale Avenue, Manurewa, Auckland 2102 is terminated, and possession is granted to Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities, immediately.

Aotoa Faleono and Masaga Faleono must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,267.72 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

The hearing was held remotely. The landlord attended the hearing by video.

The tenants did not join the hearing by the telephone or video link provided. The tenants were called at the start of the hearing on the phone number provided on the application but did not answer the call.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment and rent arrears. The landlord waived its right to reimbursement of the filing fee.

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.

The tenancy is a periodic tenancy. On 30 April 2026 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises.

The tenants rent account fell into arrears in February 2026. The landlord attempted to contact the tenant via telephone and visiting the property. A 14-day notice setting out that the tenants were to return to the property was placed in the tenants’ letterbox with an expiry date of 25 March 2026. Meanwhile the Ministry of Social Development advised that one of the tenants had been absent from New Zealand since 5 July 2025.

The landlord completed an inspection and saw clothes in the property on the floor and in the wardrobe, as well as furniture in the property. A further inspection was done on 30 April 2026 which showed no change to the state of the property since the earlier inspection on 13 March 2026.

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

How much does the tenant owe?

Section 61(3) provides that a tenant who has a periodic tenancy and abandons the premises shall be liable to pay rent for 21 days after the date they first became aware or ought to have become aware that the tenant had abandoned the premises. Accordingly the tenants are liable for rent until 6 May 2026. Premises.

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at 6 May 2026.

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5466429 — net $2,267.72 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 6 May 2026	$2,267.72	Rent arrears to 6 May 2026
Net award	$2,267.72
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,267.72

Aotoa Faleono and Masaga Faleono must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,267.72 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

The hearing was held remotely. The landlord attended the hearing by video.

The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment and rent arrears. The landlord waived its right to reimbursement of the filing fee.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The tenancy is a periodic tenancy. On 30 April 2026 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises.

As 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 6 May 2026.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5466429 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Unit 2, 107 Rowandale Avenue, Manurewa,

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5466429 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Unit 2, 107 Rowandale Avenue, Manurewa,

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