Tenantcheck Insights · Case study
Tenancy Tribunal case 5486710 — Tenancy dispute at Unit/Flat 5, 246 Shirley Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland 2025
Published 20 April 2026 · Application 5486710
At a glance
Key facts from the published tribunal order.
Outcome
Mixed / unclear
From published order
Location
Auckland
Tribunal region
Adjudicator
T Harris
Claims & awards
What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.
No individual claim amounts were reconciled for this order. View the official Ministry of Justice PDF for full detail.
Order
- The tenancy of Felicity Sanele at Unit/Flat 5, 246 Shirley Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland 2025 is terminated, and possession is granted to The Rent Shop Limited As Agent For John & Joan Holding, immediately.
Reasons
- The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment through the expedited process under section 91AA Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Are there grounds for an expedited application?
- I am satisfied that the two requirements for the expedited process are met: a. The tenant does not want to contest the abandonment application. b. The information provided by the landlord with the application is sufficient to enable the Tribunal to determine it properly without a hearing (either on the basis of that information alone or with only minor clarifications).
Should the tenancy be terminated?
- The Tribunal may terminate the tenancy where the premises have been abandoned and rent is in arrears 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 20 March 2026 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The landlord conducted a 3 monthly inspection and found no one home, large furniture items and personal belongings had been removed. Photographs were provided of empty rooms and rubbish left behind.
- The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at today’s date.
- Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrears, I am terminating the tenancy immediately.
Topics & place
Topics are dispute themes across the order (not the same as claim-type money lines).
Residential Tenancies Act sections
s20, s61, s91AA
Property management
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Tenancy Tribunal case.
What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5486710?
The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Felicity Sanele at Unit/Flat 5, 246 Shirley Road, Papatoetoe,
How much money was awarded in case 5486710?
Verified claim lines are listed on this page.
What type of tenancy dispute was case 5486710?
The dispute type was not classified.
Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5486710?
The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13459763-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.