What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5176772 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 5176772?

Cleaning: $350.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,828.58 awarded to landlord; Replace Lounge Carpet: $2,932.50 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $750.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5176772?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5176772?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11801961-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5176772 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 5176772?

Cleaning: $350.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,828.58 awarded to landlord; Replace Lounge Carpet: $2,932.50 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $750.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5176772?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5176772?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11801961-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

4 Rowanwood Close, Halswell, Christchurch 8025 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5176772 — 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 5176772 — net $8,888.08 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 10 February 2025	$4,828.58	Rent arrears to 10 February 2025
Replace lounge carpet	$2,932.50	Replace lounge carpet
Carpet cleaning	$350.00	Carpet cleaning
Cleaning and rubbish removal	$750.00	Cleaning and rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$8,888.08
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$8,888.08

Claims and awards for application 5176772 — net $8,888.08 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 10 February 2025

Amount: $4,828.58
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 10 February 2025

Replace lounge carpet

Amount: $2,932.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace lounge carpet

Carpet cleaning

Amount: $350.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet cleaning

Cleaning and rubbish removal

Amount: $750.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning and rubbish removal

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Filing Fee Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Vicky Ireland, Abbegale Ireland, Kevin Clark and Caleb Ireland must pay [The landlord/s] $8,888.08 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:
The application for advertising costs is dismissed.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing held on 2 May 2025. The tenants did not attend.
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?

The tenancy ended on 10 February 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount of rent 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.

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.
Damage is intentional where a person intends to cause damage and takes the necessary steps to achieve that purpose. Damage is also intentional where a person does something, or allows a situation to continue, knowing that damage is a certainty 1 .
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: the lounge carpet was repeatedly damaged by cat soiling. The landlord first tried to clean the carpet, but the smell could not be removed. The carpet had to be replaced. 1 Guo v Korck [2019] NZHC 1541
As the carpet was only two and a half years old, I have not applied any depreciation to it.
The amounts ordered are proved by invoices and photos and by the evidence the landlord gave at the hearing.
I have dismissed the landlord’s claim for the cost of advertising for new tenants. Those were costs that would have been incurred regardless of when the tenancy ended.
As the application is successful, the tenants must pay the landlord’s Tribunal filing fee.

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 5176772 — net $8,888.08 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 10 February 2025	$4,828.58	Rent arrears to 10 February 2025
Replace lounge carpet	$2,932.50	Replace lounge carpet
Carpet cleaning	$350.00	Carpet cleaning
Cleaning and rubbish removal	$750.00	Cleaning and rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$8,888.08
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$8,888.08

Claims and awards for application 5176772 — net $8,888.08 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 10 February 2025

Amount: $4,828.58
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 10 February 2025

Replace lounge carpet

Amount: $2,932.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace lounge carpet

Carpet cleaning

Amount: $350.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet cleaning

Cleaning and rubbish removal

Amount: $750.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning and rubbish removal

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Filing Fee Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Vicky Ireland, Abbegale Ireland, Kevin Clark and Caleb Ireland must pay [The landlord/s] $8,888.08 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:
The application for advertising costs is dismissed.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing held on 2 May 2025. The tenants did not attend.
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?

The tenancy ended on 10 February 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount of rent 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.

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.
Damage is intentional where a person intends to cause damage and takes the necessary steps to achieve that purpose. Damage is also intentional where a person does something, or allows a situation to continue, knowing that damage is a certainty 1 .
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: the lounge carpet was repeatedly damaged by cat soiling. The landlord first tried to clean the carpet, but the smell could not be removed. The carpet had to be replaced. 1 Guo v Korck [2019] NZHC 1541
As the carpet was only two and a half years old, I have not applied any depreciation to it.
The amounts ordered are proved by invoices and photos and by the evidence the landlord gave at the hearing.
I have dismissed the landlord’s claim for the cost of advertising for new tenants. Those were costs that would have been incurred regardless of when the tenancy ended.
As the application is successful, the tenants must pay the landlord’s Tribunal filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5176772 — Rent arrears at 4 Rowanwood Close, Halswell, Christchurch 8025

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5176772 — Rent arrears at 4 Rowanwood Close, Halswell, Christchurch 8025

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