What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5091675 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 5091675?

Bailiff Fee (Eviction: $258.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $550.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,500.00 awarded to landlord; Trade Me Advertisement: $349.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $207.91 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5091675?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5091675?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11592154-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5091675 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 5091675?

Bailiff Fee (Eviction: $258.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $550.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,500.00 awarded to landlord; Trade Me Advertisement: $349.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $207.91 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5091675?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5091675?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11592154-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5091675 — 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 5091675 — net $2,891.91 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$4,500.00	Rent arrears
Water rates	$207.91	Water rates
Bailiff fee (eviction	$258.00	Bailiff fee (eviction
Locks change and carpet cleaning	$550.00	Locks change and carpet cleaning
Trade me advertisement	$349.00	Trade me advertisement
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	successful, the Tribunal must order the tenants to reimburse the filing fee of $27.00.
Net award	$2,891.91
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,891.91

Claims and awards for application 5091675 — net $2,891.91 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $4,500.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Water rates

Amount: $207.91
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Bailiff fee (eviction

Amount: $258.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Bailiff fee (eviction

Locks change and carpet cleaning

Amount: $550.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Locks change and carpet cleaning

Trade me advertisement

Amount: $349.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Trade me advertisement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Filing Fee Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Simulata Hafoka, Shaiya Hafoka and Denara Hafoka must pay [The landlord/s] $2,891.91 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $3,000.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held by teleconference. The Tribunal was unable to contact the tenants on the contact numbers provided. I am satisfied that adequate service of the hearing notice has been completed and deemed it reasonable to proceed with the hearing in the tenants’ absence.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, unpaid water rates, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy. Rent Arrears – $4,500.00
Under section 40(1)(a) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA), tenants must pay rent on time. The landlord has provided a rent summary proving arrears of $4,500.00. This was a fixed-term tenancy set to end on 11 July 2025, but the tenants were evicted on 8 November 2024. Since new tenants moved in on 28 November 2024, the arrears are justified and must be paid by the tenants. Water Rates – $207.91
Under section 39(1) of the RTA, tenants are responsible for outgoings related to their personal use, including metered water charges. The landlord has provided Watercare invoices proving the outstanding amount of $207.91, making this claim valid. Bailiff Fee (Eviction) – $258.00
Since the tenants were evicted, the bailiff fee of $258.00 is justified. A landlord may apply for enforcement of possession through the Tribunal, which may require a bailiff. As this cost was necessary to remove the tenants, they are liable for reimbursement. Trade Me Advertisement – $349.00
This was a fixed-term tenancy and the landlord was entitled to expect rent payments until the agreed end date. However, due to the tenants’ eviction, the landlord had to re-advertise the property. The Tribunal has previously held that advertising costs to replace tenants in a fixed-term tenancy are reasonable and recoverable, provided they are not excessive. A $349.00 claim for a Trade Me advertisement appears reasonable and is justified. Locks Change & Carpet Cleaning – $550.00
The lock change was necessary due to the eviction, ensuring security for the property. This is a reasonable cost and aligns with Tribunal precedents where landlords can recover such expenses after an eviction.
Regarding the carpet cleaning, landlords can recover costs for damage beyond fair wear and tear under section 40(1)(e)(ii) of the RTA. The presence of pet odour indicates that tenants breached their obligations by allowing dogs in the house, likely without authorisation. Since professional cleaning was required to restore the property, this cost is justified. Filing Fee Reimbursement and Suppression Order
Under section 102(4) of the RTA, when a landlord’s claim is successful, the Tribunal must order the tenants to reimburse the filing fee of $27.00.
As the claim is wholly successful, the landlord is entitled to a suppression order (see section 95 RTA). Conclusion
All claims are legally justified under the RTA. The tenants breached multiple obligations, leading to rent arrears, unpaid water rates, and additional costs incurred due to their eviction. The landlord has provided sufficient evidence, and given that the tenants did not attend the hearing, the Tribunal has no basis to dispute the claims.
The landlord noted that one of the tenants has Tenancy Costs Cover and will be approaching Work and Income to make a claim for the outstanding costs.

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 5091675 — net $2,891.91 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$4,500.00	Rent arrears
Water rates	$207.91	Water rates
Bailiff fee (eviction	$258.00	Bailiff fee (eviction
Locks change and carpet cleaning	$550.00	Locks change and carpet cleaning
Trade me advertisement	$349.00	Trade me advertisement
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	successful, the Tribunal must order the tenants to reimburse the filing fee of $27.00.
Net award	$2,891.91
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,891.91

Claims and awards for application 5091675 — net $2,891.91 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $4,500.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Water rates

Amount: $207.91
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Bailiff fee (eviction

Amount: $258.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Bailiff fee (eviction

Locks change and carpet cleaning

Amount: $550.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Locks change and carpet cleaning

Trade me advertisement

Amount: $349.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Trade me advertisement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Filing Fee Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Simulata Hafoka, Shaiya Hafoka and Denara Hafoka must pay [The landlord/s] $2,891.91 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $3,000.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held by teleconference. The Tribunal was unable to contact the tenants on the contact numbers provided. I am satisfied that adequate service of the hearing notice has been completed and deemed it reasonable to proceed with the hearing in the tenants’ absence.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, unpaid water rates, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy. Rent Arrears – $4,500.00
Under section 40(1)(a) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA), tenants must pay rent on time. The landlord has provided a rent summary proving arrears of $4,500.00. This was a fixed-term tenancy set to end on 11 July 2025, but the tenants were evicted on 8 November 2024. Since new tenants moved in on 28 November 2024, the arrears are justified and must be paid by the tenants. Water Rates – $207.91
Under section 39(1) of the RTA, tenants are responsible for outgoings related to their personal use, including metered water charges. The landlord has provided Watercare invoices proving the outstanding amount of $207.91, making this claim valid. Bailiff Fee (Eviction) – $258.00
Since the tenants were evicted, the bailiff fee of $258.00 is justified. A landlord may apply for enforcement of possession through the Tribunal, which may require a bailiff. As this cost was necessary to remove the tenants, they are liable for reimbursement. Trade Me Advertisement – $349.00
This was a fixed-term tenancy and the landlord was entitled to expect rent payments until the agreed end date. However, due to the tenants’ eviction, the landlord had to re-advertise the property. The Tribunal has previously held that advertising costs to replace tenants in a fixed-term tenancy are reasonable and recoverable, provided they are not excessive. A $349.00 claim for a Trade Me advertisement appears reasonable and is justified. Locks Change & Carpet Cleaning – $550.00
The lock change was necessary due to the eviction, ensuring security for the property. This is a reasonable cost and aligns with Tribunal precedents where landlords can recover such expenses after an eviction.
Regarding the carpet cleaning, landlords can recover costs for damage beyond fair wear and tear under section 40(1)(e)(ii) of the RTA. The presence of pet odour indicates that tenants breached their obligations by allowing dogs in the house, likely without authorisation. Since professional cleaning was required to restore the property, this cost is justified. Filing Fee Reimbursement and Suppression Order
Under section 102(4) of the RTA, when a landlord’s claim is successful, the Tribunal must order the tenants to reimburse the filing fee of $27.00.
As the claim is wholly successful, the landlord is entitled to a suppression order (see section 95 RTA). Conclusion
All claims are legally justified under the RTA. The tenants breached multiple obligations, leading to rent arrears, unpaid water rates, and additional costs incurred due to their eviction. The landlord has provided sufficient evidence, and given that the tenants did not attend the hearing, the Tribunal has no basis to dispute the claims.
The landlord noted that one of the tenants has Tenancy Costs Cover and will be approaching Work and Income to make a claim for the outstanding costs.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5091675 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5091675 — Rent arrears

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