Published tribunal order
Tenancy Tribunal case 5469210 — Rent arrears at 181B Govan Wilson Road, Whangaripo, RD 5, Wellsford
Published 25 March 2026 · Application 5469210
Landlord favoured
- Rent arrears
Order
- The tenancy of Lily Natthakan at 181B Govan Wilson Road, Whangaripo, RD 5, Wellsford 0985 is terminated, and possession is granted to Alayna Mia Rennie- Cook and Luke Ferguson, immediately.
- The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $969.08 (BN-00128817) to Alayna Mia Rennie-Cook and Luke Ferguson immediately.
Reasons
- Only the 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 15 March 2026, the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises.
- 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 and power rates records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.
- Part of the bond will be refunded to the landlord towards the above debt, and the remaining bond of $1,630.92 will be held at the bond centre pending another application from the landlord for compensation and repairs.