What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5085314 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] owes [The landlord/s] $6,023.12 (the debt) calculated as shown

How much money was awarded in case 5085314?

Cleaning: $449.50 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $750.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $320.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $1,610.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,357.14 awarded to landlord; Replace furnishings: heat pump remot…: $367.52 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $141.96 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5085314?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5085314?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11744639-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5085314 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] owes [The landlord/s] $6,023.12 (the debt) calculated as shown

How much money was awarded in case 5085314?

Cleaning: $449.50 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $750.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $320.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $1,610.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,357.14 awarded to landlord; Replace furnishings: heat pump remot…: $367.52 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $141.96 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5085314?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5085314?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11744639-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5085314 — Rent arrears

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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 5085314 — net $6,023.12 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 4/2/25	$2,357.14	Rent arrears to 4/2/25
Water rates to 4/2/25	$141.96	Water rates to 4/2/25
Carpet Cleaning	$449.50	Carpet Cleaning
Repairs	$1,610.00	Repairs
Cleaning	$750.00	Cleaning
Lawns and Garden work	$320.00	Lawns and Garden work
Replace furnishings: heat pump remote	$367.52	Replace furnishings: heat pump remote
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$6,023.12
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$6,023.12

Claims and awards for application 5085314 — net $6,023.12 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 4/2/25

Amount: $2,357.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 4/2/25

Water rates to 4/2/25

Amount: $141.96
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates to 4/2/25

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $449.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Repairs

Amount: $1,610.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs

Cleaning

Amount: $750.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Lawns and Garden work

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Property damage Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

[The tenant/s] owes [The landlord/s] $6,023.12 (the debt) calculated as shown in table below.
[The tenant/s] is to pay the debt by making payments of $120 fortnightly commencing Tuesday 29 April 2025 and continuing until the debt is paid in full.
If [The tenant/s] fails to make any payment within 2 working days of the due date, the balance of the debt owing will be payable immediately and can be enforced through the District Court.
The Tribunals orders suppression of both parties’ identifying details.

Reasons

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

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 4 February 2025. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amounts owing at the end of the tenancy. These amounts are agreed to by the tenant.

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 landlord has established in evidence that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, did not remove all rubbish and did not return the heat pump remote.
The amounts ordered are proven in evidence, considered reasonable in the circumstances and consented to by the tenant.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

The landlord claims compensation for having to repair four holes in the walls and replace a door.
To be successful in such a claim, 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 tenant agrees that the damage occurred during the tenancy she that she should be held liable for the repairs. Accordingly, the order is made as sought.
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee and approve their application for suppression.
Because the tenant attended the hearing and consented to all claims, I consider it just to suppress her details as well, see section 95A of the RTA. This situation has arisen because of a set of unfortunate circumstances, and it is not in the public interest to be appraised of the tenant’s details. She has taken full responsibility for the situation and agrees to make regular repayments. She is to be commended for that.

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 5085314 — net $6,023.12 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 4/2/25	$2,357.14	Rent arrears to 4/2/25
Water rates to 4/2/25	$141.96	Water rates to 4/2/25
Carpet Cleaning	$449.50	Carpet Cleaning
Repairs	$1,610.00	Repairs
Cleaning	$750.00	Cleaning
Lawns and Garden work	$320.00	Lawns and Garden work
Replace furnishings: heat pump remote	$367.52	Replace furnishings: heat pump remote
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$6,023.12
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$6,023.12

Claims and awards for application 5085314 — net $6,023.12 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 4/2/25

Amount: $2,357.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 4/2/25

Water rates to 4/2/25

Amount: $141.96
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates to 4/2/25

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $449.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Repairs

Amount: $1,610.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs

Cleaning

Amount: $750.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Lawns and Garden work

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Property damage Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

[The tenant/s] owes [The landlord/s] $6,023.12 (the debt) calculated as shown in table below.
[The tenant/s] is to pay the debt by making payments of $120 fortnightly commencing Tuesday 29 April 2025 and continuing until the debt is paid in full.
If [The tenant/s] fails to make any payment within 2 working days of the due date, the balance of the debt owing will be payable immediately and can be enforced through the District Court.
The Tribunals orders suppression of both parties’ identifying details.

Reasons

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

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 4 February 2025. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amounts owing at the end of the tenancy. These amounts are agreed to by the tenant.

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 landlord has established in evidence that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, did not remove all rubbish and did not return the heat pump remote.
The amounts ordered are proven in evidence, considered reasonable in the circumstances and consented to by the tenant.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

The landlord claims compensation for having to repair four holes in the walls and replace a door.
To be successful in such a claim, 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 tenant agrees that the damage occurred during the tenancy she that she should be held liable for the repairs. Accordingly, the order is made as sought.
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee and approve their application for suppression.
Because the tenant attended the hearing and consented to all claims, I consider it just to suppress her details as well, see section 95A of the RTA. This situation has arisen because of a set of unfortunate circumstances, and it is not in the public interest to be appraised of the tenant’s details. She has taken full responsibility for the situation and agrees to make regular repayments. She is to be commended for that.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5085314 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5085314 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

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 and water rates?

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