Tenant and Landlord Agree to Terminate Tenancy Through Consent Order
📌 In brief
The Tenancy Tribunal approved a consent order that ended the tenancy between the tenant and landlord. The order was agreed upon by both parties and includes keeping their names and details private.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant and landlord can terminate a tenancy by mutual agreement through a consent order.
📖 Technical summary
Consent order terminating the tenancy and granting possession to the landlord.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tenancy Tribunal granted a consent order terminating the tenancy between the tenant and landlord, effective June 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM. The order was made by mutual agreement and included suppression of names and identifying details.
📚 Full judgment Official document
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[2026] NZTT 5514211
TENANCY TRIBUNAL AT HUTT VALLEY | TE TARAIPIUNARA RETIHANGA KI TE AWAKAIRANGI
APPLICANT: [redacted]
Tenant
RESPONDENT: [redacted]
Landlord
TENANCY ADDRESS: [Tenancy address suppressed]
CONSENT ORDER
1. The Tribunal orders suppression of the Tenant and Landlord names and identifying details.
2. By consent of the parties, the tenancy of [The tenant/s] at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s], at 11.59pm on Monday 22 June 2026.
3. The consent order is in full and final settlement of the tenants’ claims against the landlord set out in this application.
Reasons:
1. Both parties attended the hearing and consent to the orders. It is appropriate to suppress the names and identifying details of both parties.
[NAME], 18 June 2026
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Please read carefully: Visit justice.govt.nz/tribunals/tenancy/rehearings-appeals for more information on rehearings and appeals.
Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that a substantial wrong or miscarriage of justice has happened. For example: • you did not get the letter telling you the date of the hearing, or • the adjudicator improperly admitted or rejected evidence, or • new evidence, relating to the original application, has become available.
You must give reasons and evidence to support your application for a rehearing. A rehearing will not be granted just because you disagree with the decision. You must apply within five working days of the decision using the Application for Rehearing form: justice.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Forms/TT-Application-for-rehearing.pdf
Right of Appeal Both the landlord and the tenant can file an appeal. You should file your appeal at the District Court where the original hearing took place. The cost for an appeal is $260. You must apply within 10 working days after the decision is issued using this Appeal to the District Court form: justice.govt.nz/tribunals/tenancy/rehearings-appeals
Grounds for an appeal You can appeal if you think the decision was wrong, but not because you don’t like the decision. For some cases, there’ll be no right to appeal. For example, you can’t appeal: • against an interim order • a final order, or the failure to make an order, where the amount in dispute on appeal is
less than $1000 • a final order to undertake work, or the failure to make an order, where the value of the
work in dispute on appeal is less than $1000.
Enforcement Where the Tribunal made an order about money or property this is called a civil debt. The Ministry of Justice Collections Team can assist with enforcing civil debt. You can contact the collections team on [PHONE] or go to justice.govt.nz/fines/civil-debt for forms and information.
Notice to a party ordered to pay money or vacate premises, etc. Failure to comply with any order may result in substantial additional costs for enforcement. It may also involve being ordered to appear in the District Court for an examination of your means or seizure of your property.
If you require further help or information regarding this matter, visit tenancy.govt.nz/disputes/enforcing- decisions or phone Tenancy Services on [PHONE].
Mēna ka hiahia koe ki ētahi atu awhina, kōrero ranei mo tēnei take, haere ki tenei ipurangi tenancy.govt.nz/disputes/enforcing-decisions, waea atu ki Ratonga Takirua ma runga [PHONE] ranei.A manaomia nisi faamatalaga poo se fesoasoani, e uiga i lau mataupu, asiasi ifo le matou
https://www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals/tenancy/rehearings-appeals https://www.justice.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Forms/TT-Application-for-rehearing.pdf https://www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals/tenancy/rehearings-appeals/ https://www.justice.govt.nz/fines/about-civil-debt/ https://www.tenancy.govt.nz/disputes/enforcing-decisions https://www.tenancy.govt.nz/disputes/enforcing-decisions http://www.tenancy.govt.nz/disputes/enforcing-decisions/
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aupega tafailagi: tenancy.govt.nz/disputes/enforcing-decisions, pe fesootai mai le Tenancy Services i le numera [PHONE].
Reasons:
⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- Both parties agreed to terminate the tenancy.
- The consent order includes full and final settlement of the tenant’s claims against the landlord.
- Names and identifying details of both parties were suppressed by mutual agreement.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tenancy Tribunal approved a consent order that ended the tenancy between the tenant and landlord.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about ending the tenancy agreement between the tenant and landlord.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to grant the consent order because both parties agreed to terminate the tenancy.
Which laws or rules were applied?
No specific laws or rules were mentioned in the decision.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The most important argument was the mutual agreement between the tenant and landlord to terminate the tenancy.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case, as both parties agreed to the termination.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can also terminate their tenancy through a consent order if both parties agree.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify any particular evidence or documents.