What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4994810 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

How much money was awarded in case 4994810?

Cleaning: $352.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $400.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Re-Hang Curtains: $90.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $300.00 awarded to landlord; Holes In Walls- Plaster & Paint: $550.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $138.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4994810?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness. Related themes: Property damage, Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4994810?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11462722-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4994810 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

How much money was awarded in case 4994810?

Cleaning: $352.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $400.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Re-Hang Curtains: $90.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $300.00 awarded to landlord; Holes In Walls- Plaster & Paint: $550.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $138.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4994810?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness. Related themes: Property damage, Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4994810?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11462722-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 4994810 — Cleanliness

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Claims & awards

What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 4994810 — net $1,857.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$300.00	Rent arrears
Cleaning	$400.00	Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning	$352.00	Carpet Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$138.00	Rubbish removal
Repairs: holes in walls- plaster & paint	$550.00	Repairs: holes in walls- plaster & paint
Re-hang curtains	$90.00	Re-hang curtains
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,857.00
Bond	$3,000.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,857.00

Claims and awards for application 4994810 — net $1,857.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $300.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Cleaning

Amount: $400.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $352.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $138.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Repairs: holes in walls- plaster & paint

Amount: $550.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: holes in walls- plaster & paint

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
Janeice Horne to pay [The landlord/s] $1,857.00 from the bond, calculated as shown in the table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $3,000.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) immediately apportioned as follows: [The landlord/s]: $1,857.00 Janeice Horne: $1,143.00

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 11 July 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.

Did the tenant comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

At the end of the tenancy the tenant must leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, remove all rubbish, return all keys and security devices, and leave all chattels provided for their benefit. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA). .
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish as shown in photos produced in evidence.
The amounts ordered for cleaning, carpet cleaning, rubbish removal, and rehanging curtains are proved. The handyman invoice for rehanging the curtains has been reduced to a more reasonable charge for the work.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

A landlord must prove that damage to the premises occurred during the tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. If this is established, to avoid liability, the tenant must prove they did not carelessly or intentionally cause or permit the damage. Tenants are liable for the actions of people at the premises with their permission. See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: Holes in walls. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved. The amount sought by the landlord has been reduced to a more reasonable charge for the work. K Stirling, 20 February 2025

Claims & awards

What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 4994810 — net $1,857.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$300.00	Rent arrears
Cleaning	$400.00	Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning	$352.00	Carpet Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$138.00	Rubbish removal
Repairs: holes in walls- plaster & paint	$550.00	Repairs: holes in walls- plaster & paint
Re-hang curtains	$90.00	Re-hang curtains
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,857.00
Bond	$3,000.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,857.00

Claims and awards for application 4994810 — net $1,857.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $300.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Cleaning

Amount: $400.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $352.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $138.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Repairs: holes in walls- plaster & paint

Amount: $550.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: holes in walls- plaster & paint

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
Janeice Horne to pay [The landlord/s] $1,857.00 from the bond, calculated as shown in the table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $3,000.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) immediately apportioned as follows: [The landlord/s]: $1,857.00 Janeice Horne: $1,143.00

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 11 July 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.

Did the tenant comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

At the end of the tenancy the tenant must leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, remove all rubbish, return all keys and security devices, and leave all chattels provided for their benefit. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA). .
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish as shown in photos produced in evidence.
The amounts ordered for cleaning, carpet cleaning, rubbish removal, and rehanging curtains are proved. The handyman invoice for rehanging the curtains has been reduced to a more reasonable charge for the work.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

A landlord must prove that damage to the premises occurred during the tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. If this is established, to avoid liability, the tenant must prove they did not carelessly or intentionally cause or permit the damage. Tenants are liable for the actions of people at the premises with their permission. See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: Holes in walls. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved. The amount sought by the landlord has been reduced to a more reasonable charge for the work. K Stirling, 20 February 2025

Tenancy Tribunal case 4994810 — Cleanliness

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4994810 — Cleanliness

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

Did the tenant comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

Did the tenant comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions