How much money was awarded in case 5100629?

Cleaning: $736.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $300.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,080.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5100629?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5100629?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11998289-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5100629?

Cleaning: $736.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $300.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,080.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5100629?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5100629?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11998289-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

3 Kemble Drive, Rolleston, Rolleston 7615 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5100629 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5100629 about?

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

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5100629 — net $2,116.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$1,080.00	Rent arrears
Cleaning	$736.00	Cleaning
Lock/key replacement	$300.00	Lock/key replacement
Net award	$2,116.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,116.00

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.

Kapuakore Ngarimu must pay [The landlord/s] $2,116.00 immediately for rent arrears, cleaning, key and lock replacement, calculated as shown in table below: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$1,080.00 Cleaning$736.00 Lock/key replacement$300.00 Total award$2,116.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$2,116.00

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, the tenant did not attend. I rang the tenant on her mobile number, but it disconnected immediately. The tenant was served with the notice of hearing and has not communicated with the Tribunal seeking an adjournment. I am proceeding with the hearing in her absence. Background:

This claim was before the Tribunal on 30 January 2025. At that time the Tribunal ordered termination of the tenancy for rent arrears and reimbursement of the filing fee. The bond was refunded by the Bond Centre to the landlord to offset the debt the tenant owed to the landlord.

The landlord sought payment of the remaining rent arrears after the refund of the bond, and this is under a repayment arrangement with the tenant.

The tenant was ordered to vacate the property on 31 January 2025, but she remained there for a further 12 days. The landlord seeks the additional rent for that 12 day period and the vacated costs once the tenant had left the property. Landlord claims:

The landlord has applied for additional rent arrears, cleaning costs and replacement of the keys and locks after the eviction. Rent arrears:

The landlord has applied for additional rent arrears and has provided rent records which prove the amount of $1080.00 owing to 12 February 2025.

I am satisfied that the landlord has proven his claim for additional rent arrears.

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. The tenant is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.

The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.

The landlord provided an exit inspection report and invoice for the cost of cleaning and lock replacement.

The photos and report show that tenant did not leave the property reasonable clean and tidy and remove her rubbish from the property.

The tenant did not return the keys. The landlord sought the return of the keys, but the tenant did not communicate with him. As the landlord had to obtain a bailiff to remove the tenant, it is usual in these circumstances to change the locks at the property.

I am satisfied that the landlord has proven his claim for the cleaning, and lock replacement. Suppression:

The landlord has applied for suppression of his name and identifying details and as he has been successful, I am granting him suppression.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5100629 — net $2,116.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$1,080.00	Rent arrears
Cleaning	$736.00	Cleaning
Lock/key replacement	$300.00	Lock/key replacement
Net award	$2,116.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,116.00

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
Kapuakore Ngarimu must pay [The landlord/s] $2,116.00 immediately for rent arrears, cleaning, key and lock replacement, calculated as shown in table below: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$1,080.00 Cleaning$736.00 Lock/key replacement$300.00 Total award$2,116.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$2,116.00

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, the tenant did not attend. I rang the tenant on her mobile number, but it disconnected immediately. The tenant was served with the notice of hearing and has not communicated with the Tribunal seeking an adjournment. I am proceeding with the hearing in her absence. Background:
This claim was before the Tribunal on 30 January 2025. At that time the Tribunal ordered termination of the tenancy for rent arrears and reimbursement of the filing fee. The bond was refunded by the Bond Centre to the landlord to offset the debt the tenant owed to the landlord.
The landlord sought payment of the remaining rent arrears after the refund of the bond, and this is under a repayment arrangement with the tenant.
The tenant was ordered to vacate the property on 31 January 2025, but she remained there for a further 12 days. The landlord seeks the additional rent for that 12 day period and the vacated costs once the tenant had left the property. Landlord claims:
The landlord has applied for additional rent arrears, cleaning costs and replacement of the keys and locks after the eviction. Rent arrears:
The landlord has applied for additional rent arrears and has provided rent records which prove the amount of $1080.00 owing to 12 February 2025.
I am satisfied that the landlord has proven his claim for additional rent arrears.

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. The tenant is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The landlord provided an exit inspection report and invoice for the cost of cleaning and lock replacement.
The photos and report show that tenant did not leave the property reasonable clean and tidy and remove her rubbish from the property.
The tenant did not return the keys. The landlord sought the return of the keys, but the tenant did not communicate with him. As the landlord had to obtain a bailiff to remove the tenant, it is usual in these circumstances to change the locks at the property.
I am satisfied that the landlord has proven his claim for the cleaning, and lock replacement. Suppression:
The landlord has applied for suppression of his name and identifying details and as he has been successful, I am granting him suppression.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5100629 — Rent arrears at 3 Kemble Drive, Rolleston, Rolleston 7615

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5100629 — Rent arrears at 3 Kemble Drive, Rolleston, Rolleston 7615

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

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

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

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

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions