What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5119909 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Nationwide Property Management Limited

How much money was awarded in case 5119909?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $2,320.70 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $531.44 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,480.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5119909?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5119909?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11745832-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5119909 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Nationwide Property Management Limited

How much money was awarded in case 5119909?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $2,320.70 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $531.44 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,480.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5119909?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5119909?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11745832-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

The front house, 55a Great North Road, Kamo, Whangarei Tenancy Tribunal Case 5119909 — Property damage

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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 5119909 — net $4,359.14 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Balance of rent arrears to 1 April 2025	$531.44	Balance of rent arrears to 1 April 2025
Repairs, replacement of chattels, keys	$2,320.70	Repairs, replacement of chattels, keys
Cleaning, carpet cleaning, rubbish removal, pest control	$1,480.00	12. The claim is proven.
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,359.14
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,359.14

Claims and awards for application 5119909 — net $4,359.14 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Balance of rent arrears to 1 April 2025

Amount: $531.44
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Balance of rent arrears to 1 April 2025

Repairs, replacement of chattels, keys

Amount: $2,320.70
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs, replacement of chattels, keys

Cleaning, carpet cleaning, rubbish removal, pest control

Amount: $1,480.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: 12. The claim is proven.

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $27.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $4,359.14

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $4,359.14

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Nationwide Property Management Limited $4,359.14 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

Background

On 1 April 2025 the Tribunal made an order terminating the tenancy and awarding rent arrears to the landlord. The bond was released to the landlord in that order.
The landlord’s claim for repairs, cleaning, and other costs was adjourned.
That hearing took place today at the Whangarei Court. Ms represented the landlord at the hearing. There was no appearance by the tenant.
I am satisfied that the application was served on the tenant and the hearing proceeded in her absence. 1 Rent
The previous order awarded rent arrears of $11,314.28.
The landlord’s rent record shows that the rent arrears to 1 April 2025 are $11,845.72.
The landlord is entitled for an order for the balance, which is $531.44. Repairs, replacement of chattels
Tenants are liable for careless or intentional damage that occurs during the period of the tenancy. Tenants are liable for damage that is caused by themselves or by anyone who is at the premises with their consent. 2
The landlord’s evidence shows that there was damage to the premises during the tenancy, including: a. Holes in walls and children’s writing on walls. b. Damage to doors. c. Damage to kitchen cupboards. d. Fence partially removed. e. Missing window latches. f. Missing smoke alarms. g. Missing lightbulbs.
The repairs were carried out by Nationwide Construction Ltd, a company related to the landlord. I have reviewed the repair invoice and supporting documents. I am satisfied that the repair costs claimed are fair and reasonable, and are in fact significantly less than ‘standard’ market rates.
All of the damage detailed above is careless or intentional damage.
The claim is proven. Cleaning, rubbish removal 1 Section 92 Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (“RTA”) 2 Section 49B RTA
Tenants must leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and remove all rubbish at the end of the tenancy. Tenants must also return all keys. 3
Ms Wen provided numerous photographs showing the condition of the premises at the end of the tenancy.
The property was not left in a reasonably clean and tidy condition. The carpet was very badly stained. The interior was very dirty, in particular the stove. There was a serious cockroach infestation at the property.
The amounts claimed for cleaning, carpet cleaning, pest control, rubbish removal, and replacement of keys are proven and are fair and reasonable. Filing fee
The applicant has been successful in this application and I must also award them the filing fee of $27.00. 4

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 5119909 — net $4,359.14 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Balance of rent arrears to 1 April 2025	$531.44	Balance of rent arrears to 1 April 2025
Repairs, replacement of chattels, keys	$2,320.70	Repairs, replacement of chattels, keys
Cleaning, carpet cleaning, rubbish removal, pest control	$1,480.00	12. The claim is proven.
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,359.14
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,359.14

Claims and awards for application 5119909 — net $4,359.14 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Balance of rent arrears to 1 April 2025

Amount: $531.44
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Balance of rent arrears to 1 April 2025

Repairs, replacement of chattels, keys

Amount: $2,320.70
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs, replacement of chattels, keys

Cleaning, carpet cleaning, rubbish removal, pest control

Amount: $1,480.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: 12. The claim is proven.

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $27.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $4,359.14

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $4,359.14

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Nationwide Property Management Limited $4,359.14 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

Background

On 1 April 2025 the Tribunal made an order terminating the tenancy and awarding rent arrears to the landlord. The bond was released to the landlord in that order.
The landlord’s claim for repairs, cleaning, and other costs was adjourned.
That hearing took place today at the Whangarei Court. Ms represented the landlord at the hearing. There was no appearance by the tenant.
I am satisfied that the application was served on the tenant and the hearing proceeded in her absence. 1 Rent
The previous order awarded rent arrears of $11,314.28.
The landlord’s rent record shows that the rent arrears to 1 April 2025 are $11,845.72.
The landlord is entitled for an order for the balance, which is $531.44. Repairs, replacement of chattels
Tenants are liable for careless or intentional damage that occurs during the period of the tenancy. Tenants are liable for damage that is caused by themselves or by anyone who is at the premises with their consent. 2
The landlord’s evidence shows that there was damage to the premises during the tenancy, including: a. Holes in walls and children’s writing on walls. b. Damage to doors. c. Damage to kitchen cupboards. d. Fence partially removed. e. Missing window latches. f. Missing smoke alarms. g. Missing lightbulbs.
The repairs were carried out by Nationwide Construction Ltd, a company related to the landlord. I have reviewed the repair invoice and supporting documents. I am satisfied that the repair costs claimed are fair and reasonable, and are in fact significantly less than ‘standard’ market rates.
All of the damage detailed above is careless or intentional damage.
The claim is proven. Cleaning, rubbish removal 1 Section 92 Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (“RTA”) 2 Section 49B RTA
Tenants must leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and remove all rubbish at the end of the tenancy. Tenants must also return all keys. 3
Ms Wen provided numerous photographs showing the condition of the premises at the end of the tenancy.
The property was not left in a reasonably clean and tidy condition. The carpet was very badly stained. The interior was very dirty, in particular the stove. There was a serious cockroach infestation at the property.
The amounts claimed for cleaning, carpet cleaning, pest control, rubbish removal, and replacement of keys are proven and are fair and reasonable. Filing fee
The applicant has been successful in this application and I must also award them the filing fee of $27.00. 4

Tenancy Tribunal case 5119909 — Property damage at The front house, 55a Great North Road, Kamo, Whangarei

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5119909 — Property damage at The front house, 55a Great North Road, Kamo, Whangarei

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