Our success story

Assisting a Private Client with Tenant Recovery and Tribunal Preparation

The case background

A private property owner engaged Serpenti Investigations NZ to assist with recovering outstanding rent payments and property damage costs left unpaid by former tenants.

The client needed comprehensive support to locate the ex-tenants, gather evidential documentation, and prepare for an upcoming Tenancy Tribunal hearing.

The objective was to establish a strong legal foundation for financial recovery while ensuring proper procedural compliance with tribunal requirements.

Our Objective

Locate the former tenants, gather and organize evidence of rental arrears and property damages, and ensure the necessary legal documents were properly served to enable the client to pursue recovery through the Tenancy Tribunal.

"Without the thorough investigative work and professional support from Serpenti Investigations,
I would never have been able to track down my former tenants or prepare my case so effectively. Their guidance made all the difference."
— Private Landlord, Auckland
Our Approach to the case
  • Tenant Tracing:
    Conducted targeted people tracing investigations to successfully identify the current whereabouts of the former tenants, including residential verification.
  • Evidence Compilation:
    Supported the client by reviewing and organizing rent arrears ledgers, photographic evidence of property damage, and communications records to build a robust evidential file for tribunal presentation.
  • Legal Document Service Coordination:
    Arranged and executed the lawful service of tribunal documents on the former tenants, ensuring full compliance with Tenancy Tribunal rules and deadlines.
  • Advisory Support:
    Provided strategic guidance to the client on evidentiary standards and tribunal expectations, ensuring the client was well-prepared for the hearing process.
Our Results

Former tenants were successfully located and served with the required tribunal documents.

The client proceeded to the Tenancy Tribunal fully prepared, significantly strengthening the case for recovery of unpaid rent and damages.

The structured approach taken by Serpenti Investigations enhanced the credibility and organization of the client’s presentation, leading to a highly favourable outcome.

Timeframe

3 Weeks

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