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Tenancy Tribunal case 5469590 — Rent arrears at 25 Ward Street, Springlands, Blenheim 7201
Published 30 March 2026 · Application 5469590
- Rent arrears
At a glance
Key facts from the published tribunal order.
Outcome
Landlord favoured
From published order
Location
Blenheim
Tribunal region
Adjudicator
M Manhire
Dispute themes
Award balance
Gross awards, any bond applied per the order, and the remaining balance payable.
- Gross award
- $375.00
- Total balance for Tenant to pay Landlord
- $375.00
Claims & awards
What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.
| Claim | Landlord | Tenant | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent arrears | $375.00 | The claim for rent arrears is proven. M Manhire 30 March 2026 __________________________________________________________________________________ 54695903 | |
| Net award | $375.00 | ||
| Total payable by Tenant to Landlord | $375.00 |
Claims and awards for application 5469590 — net $375.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.
Rent arrears
- Amount
- $375.00
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- The claim for rent arrears is proven. M Manhire 30 March 2026 __________________________________________________________________________________ 54695903
Net award
Landlord $375.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord
Landlord $375.00
Claim types — money lines allowed on this order
Order
- The tenancy of Bonny-Lee Nicole Carter at 25 Ward Street, Springlands, Blenheim 7201 is terminated, and possession is granted to Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities, immediately.
- Bonny-Lee Nicole Carter must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $375.00 immediately, being rent arrears as at 30 March 2026.
Reasons
- The landlord attended the hearing via remote teleconference. The tenant did not join the hearing via the video or telephone link as instructed in the notice of hearing.
- The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment and rent arrears.
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 13 January 2026 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The landlord was advised by MSD that the tenant was no longer residing at the address. The landlord also attended at the property on 24 February 2026 where it was evident that the tenant was no longer residing at the address.
- 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 rent in lieu of notice.
- The landlord has applied for rent arrears and has provided rent records which prove the amount owing.
- The claim for rent arrears is proven.
Topics & place
Topics are dispute themes across the order (not the same as claim-type money lines).
Residential Tenancies Act sections
s61
Key findings
- Dispute theme: rent arrears
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Tenancy Tribunal case.
What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5469590?
The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Bonny-Lee Nicole Carter at 25 Ward Street, Springlands,
How much money was awarded in case 5469590?
Rent Arrears: $375.00 awarded to landlord
What type of tenancy dispute was case 5469590?
The primary dispute was Rent arrears.
Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5469590?
The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13374163-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.