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Tenancy Tribunal case 5493549 — Rent arrears at 34 Tennyson Street, Leamington, Cambridge 3432
Published 6 May 2026 · Application 5493549
- Rent arrears
At a glance
Key facts from the published tribunal order.
Outcome
Mixed / unclear
From published order
Location
Cambridge
Tribunal region
Adjudicator
D Watson
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 SHANE TANE-KAHA SUN at 34 Tennyson Street, Leamington, Cambridge 3432 is terminated, and possession is granted to Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities, at 5 pm today 6 May 2026.
- SHANE TANE-KAHA SUN must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $1,782.00 immediately, being rent arrears to today.
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 30 March 2036, the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises because on that date, it viewed the property and saw that the interior was largely empty, with unwanted items being stacked both inside and outside the premises. Photographic evidence was provided.
- 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.
Topics & place
Topics are dispute themes across the order (not the same as claim-type money lines).
Residential Tenancies Act sections
s1, 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 5493549?
The tribunal order states: The tenancy of SHANE TANE-KAHA SUN at 34 Tennyson Street, Leamington,
How much money was awarded in case 5493549?
Verified claim lines are listed on this page.
What type of tenancy dispute was case 5493549?
The primary dispute was Rent arrears.
Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5493549?
The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13554412-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.