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Tenancy Tribunal case 5490358 — Rent arrears at 145 Main Road, Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt 5014
Published 30 April 2026 · Application 5490358
- Rent arrears
At a glance
Key facts from the published tribunal order.
Outcome
Landlord favoured
From published order
Location
Lower Hutt
Tribunal region
Adjudicator
M Manhire
Dispute themes
Award balance
Gross awards, any bond applied per the order, and the remaining balance payable.
- Gross award
- $2,678.00
- Total balance for Tenant to pay Landlord
- $2,678.00
Claims & awards
What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.
| Claim | Landlord | Tenant | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent arrears to 30.4.26 | $2,650.00 | Rent arrears to 30.4.26 | |
| Filing fee reimbursement | $28.00 | Filing fee reimbursement | |
| Net award | $2,678.00 | ||
| Total payable by Tenant to Landlord | $2,678.00 |
Claims and awards for application 5490358 — net $2,678.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.
Rent arrears to 30.4.26
- Amount
- $2,650.00
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Rent arrears to 30.4.26
Filing fee reimbursement
- Amount
- $28.00
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Filing fee reimbursement
Net award
Landlord $2,678.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord
Landlord $2,678.00
Claim types — money lines allowed on this order
Order
- The tenancy of Geoff Bond at 145 Main Road, Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt 5014 is terminated, and possession is granted to Oxygen.Co.Nz Limited As Agent For Margaret Gidall, immediately.
- Geoff Bond must pay Oxygen.Co.Nz Limited As Agent For Margaret Gidall, $2,678.00, being rent arrears and the filing fee, immediately.
Reasons
- The landlord attended the hearing via remote video conference. 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 9 April 2026 the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises. The landlord telephone the tenant in respect of outstanding rent arrears. The tenant confirmed that he had moved from 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 records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The amount ordered includes rent in lieu of notice. The landlord provided a rent ledger confirming the current rent arrears.
- Because Oxygen.Co.Nz Limited As Agent For Margaret Gidall has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.
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
Property management
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Tenancy Tribunal case.
What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5490358?
The tribunal order states: The tenancy of Geoff Bond at 145 Main Road, Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt 5014 is
How much money was awarded in case 5490358?
Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,650.00 awarded to landlord
What type of tenancy dispute was case 5490358?
The primary dispute was Rent arrears.
Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5490358?
The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13521744-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.