How much money was awarded in case 5178832?

Cleaning: $172.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $701.50 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $394.46 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,074.98 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $425.28 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5178832?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5178832?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11893626-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5178832?

Cleaning: $172.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $701.50 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $394.46 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,074.98 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $425.28 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5178832?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5178832?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11893626-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5178832 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5178832 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 5178832 — net $2,995.72 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$3,074.98	Rent arrears
Carpet Cleaning	$172.50	Carpet Cleaning
Lock/key replacement	$394.46	Lock/key replacement
Rubbish removal	$425.28	Rubbish removal
Lawns and Garden work	$701.50	Lawns and Garden work
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,995.72
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,995.72

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

April Preston must pay [The landlord/s] $2,995.72 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,800.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

[The landlord/s] may dispose of the remaining goods left at the premises by the tenant as the landlord sees fit, after 5pm Friday 30 May 2025.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, conducted via teleconference. Two calls to the tenant went unanswered and to voicemail. After the first call went to voicemail, a brief message was left introducing myself and explaining the purpose of the call. The message concluded with the advice I would try a second time after waiting some minutes. I was satisfied adequate service had completed and I continued with the hearing after the second call also went unanswered.

The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 9 March 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy is as ordered.

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 did not remove all rubbish and items. The landlord provided exit photos of the items abandoned and rubbish. An invoice for the removal of $425.38 was provided. Some items have been held for the tenant since without any engagement from her. The tenant has until 5pm this Friday, 30 May 2025 to contact the landlord and make suitable arrangements to uplift the item. In the case of no tenant contact or arrangement by that time, the landlord may dispose of the items as it sees fit. The value of the goods is below the cost of storing, transporting and selling them. Therefore, the landlord may dispose of the goods. See sections 62(3)(b), 62B(2) and (3) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

The tenant did not leave the lawn and garden in reasonable condition. This condition was noted during the tenancy without any resolution by the tenant. The landlord provided comparative photos from commencement and the end, as well as an invoice to establish the cost incurred.

The carpet required a commercial clean due to stains and pet legacy. An invoice for $172.50 establishes the cost. Photos provided by the landlord confirmed the need.

The tenant did not return the keys. A locksmith invoice detailed the steps required to secure the premises. The invoice is accepted and forms the cost basis of this order.

The amounts ordered are proved. Filing fee

Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. Suppression

Section 95A RTA states regarding suppression orders that the Tribunal must, on the application of a party that has wholly or substantially succeeded in proceedings, order that the party’s name or identifying particulars not be published, unless the Tribunal considers that publication is in the public interest or is justified because of the party’s conduct or any other circumstances of the case.

Further, the Tribunal may, on the application of any party to proceedings or on its own initiative, having regard to the interests of the parties and to the public interest, order that all or part of the evidence given or the name or any identifying particulars of any witness or party not be published.

The landlord requested suppression in its application. As it has been wholly successful, suppression is ordered.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5178832 — net $2,995.72 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$3,074.98	Rent arrears
Carpet Cleaning	$172.50	Carpet Cleaning
Lock/key replacement	$394.46	Lock/key replacement
Rubbish removal	$425.28	Rubbish removal
Lawns and Garden work	$701.50	Lawns and Garden work
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,995.72
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,995.72

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
April Preston must pay [The landlord/s] $2,995.72 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,800.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.
[The landlord/s] may dispose of the remaining goods left at the premises by the tenant as the landlord sees fit, after 5pm Friday 30 May 2025.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, conducted via teleconference. Two calls to the tenant went unanswered and to voicemail. After the first call went to voicemail, a brief message was left introducing myself and explaining the purpose of the call. The message concluded with the advice I would try a second time after waiting some minutes. I was satisfied adequate service had completed and I continued with the hearing after the second call also went unanswered.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 9 March 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy is as ordered.

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 did not remove all rubbish and items. The landlord provided exit photos of the items abandoned and rubbish. An invoice for the removal of $425.38 was provided. Some items have been held for the tenant since without any engagement from her. The tenant has until 5pm this Friday, 30 May 2025 to contact the landlord and make suitable arrangements to uplift the item. In the case of no tenant contact or arrangement by that time, the landlord may dispose of the items as it sees fit. The value of the goods is below the cost of storing, transporting and selling them. Therefore, the landlord may dispose of the goods. See sections 62(3)(b), 62B(2) and (3) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The tenant did not leave the lawn and garden in reasonable condition. This condition was noted during the tenancy without any resolution by the tenant. The landlord provided comparative photos from commencement and the end, as well as an invoice to establish the cost incurred.
The carpet required a commercial clean due to stains and pet legacy. An invoice for $172.50 establishes the cost. Photos provided by the landlord confirmed the need.
The tenant did not return the keys. A locksmith invoice detailed the steps required to secure the premises. The invoice is accepted and forms the cost basis of this order.
The amounts ordered are proved. Filing fee
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. Suppression
Section 95A RTA states regarding suppression orders that the Tribunal must, on the application of a party that has wholly or substantially succeeded in proceedings, order that the party’s name or identifying particulars not be published, unless the Tribunal considers that publication is in the public interest or is justified because of the party’s conduct or any other circumstances of the case.
Further, the Tribunal may, on the application of any party to proceedings or on its own initiative, having regard to the interests of the parties and to the public interest, order that all or part of the evidence given or the name or any identifying particulars of any witness or party not be published.
The landlord requested suppression in its application. As it has been wholly successful, suppression is ordered.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5178832 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5178832 — Rent arrears

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?

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?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions