What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5199971 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 5199971?

Cleaning: $50.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $200.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns: $150.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,342.86 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $141.24 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5199971?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5199971?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11933313-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5199971 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 5199971?

Cleaning: $50.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $200.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns: $150.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,342.86 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $141.24 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5199971?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5199971?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11933313-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5199971 — 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 5199971 — net $1,511.10 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 25 March 2025	$3,342.86	7. The landlords’ rent record establishes rent arrears of $3,342.86 to the end of the tenancy.
Lawns	$150.00	Lawns
Carpet Cleaning	$50.00	Carpet Cleaning
Cleaning	$200.00	Cleaning
Water rates	$141.24	Water rates
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,511.10
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,511.10

Claims and awards for application 5199971 — net $1,511.10 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 25 March 2025

Amount: $3,342.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: 7. The landlords’ rent record establishes rent arrears of $3,342.86 to the end of the tenancy.

Lawns

Amount: $150.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $50.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Cleaning

Amount: $200.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Water rates

Amount: $141.24
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness 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 name and identifying details. 2. 3.

Reasons

Background

The tenancy began on 29 November 2024.
On 5 March 2025, Mr Elmes gave notice to terminate the tenancy on 25 March.
On 15 March the landlords filed this application, seeking termination of the tenancy and rent arrears.
The tenants vacated on 25 March.
The hearing took place in [Event location suppressed] on 4 June. The landlords attended the hearing and were assisted by a family friend and a court appointed interpreter.
The landlords seek rent arrears to 25 March, water use to the end of the tenancy, cleaning, carpet cleaning, and lawnmowing costs. Rent
The landlords’ rent record establishes rent arrears of $3,342.86 to the end of the tenancy. Cleaning, lawns, water
The landlords’ friend met with Mr Elmes on the last day of the tenancy. He said that the house was not clean and the lawns needed to be mowed. He discussed this with Mr Elmes, and Mr Elmes agreed. He asked Mr Elmes what would be an appropriate amount to allow for cleaning, carpet cleaning, lawn mowing, etc. Mr Elmes stated some amounts for that work, which the landlords’ friend wrote down on a “Tenancy Termination Statement”. Mr Elmes then signed that document.
Although these costs were not part of the original application, it is appropriate to deal with them in this order given that Mr Elmes is aware of them and does not dispute them.
I will order the amounts claimed for lawns, cleaning, carpet cleaning, and water rates on the grounds that they are not disputed. Bond, filing fee, name suppression
The proven claim exceeds the bond and the bond will be paid to the landlords in full.
The landlords have been successful in this application, and I must also award them the filing fee of $27.00. 1 1 Section 102(4)(a) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (“RTA”)
The landlords sought name suppression. Name suppression is granted on the grounds that the landlords were substantially successful in the proceedings. 2

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 5199971 — net $1,511.10 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 25 March 2025	$3,342.86	7. The landlords’ rent record establishes rent arrears of $3,342.86 to the end of the tenancy.
Lawns	$150.00	Lawns
Carpet Cleaning	$50.00	Carpet Cleaning
Cleaning	$200.00	Cleaning
Water rates	$141.24	Water rates
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,511.10
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,511.10

Claims and awards for application 5199971 — net $1,511.10 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 25 March 2025

Amount: $3,342.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: 7. The landlords’ rent record establishes rent arrears of $3,342.86 to the end of the tenancy.

Lawns

Amount: $150.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $50.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Cleaning

Amount: $200.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Water rates

Amount: $141.24
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness 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 name and identifying details. 2. 3.

Reasons

Background

The tenancy began on 29 November 2024.
On 5 March 2025, Mr Elmes gave notice to terminate the tenancy on 25 March.
On 15 March the landlords filed this application, seeking termination of the tenancy and rent arrears.
The tenants vacated on 25 March.
The hearing took place in [Event location suppressed] on 4 June. The landlords attended the hearing and were assisted by a family friend and a court appointed interpreter.
The landlords seek rent arrears to 25 March, water use to the end of the tenancy, cleaning, carpet cleaning, and lawnmowing costs. Rent
The landlords’ rent record establishes rent arrears of $3,342.86 to the end of the tenancy. Cleaning, lawns, water
The landlords’ friend met with Mr Elmes on the last day of the tenancy. He said that the house was not clean and the lawns needed to be mowed. He discussed this with Mr Elmes, and Mr Elmes agreed. He asked Mr Elmes what would be an appropriate amount to allow for cleaning, carpet cleaning, lawn mowing, etc. Mr Elmes stated some amounts for that work, which the landlords’ friend wrote down on a “Tenancy Termination Statement”. Mr Elmes then signed that document.
Although these costs were not part of the original application, it is appropriate to deal with them in this order given that Mr Elmes is aware of them and does not dispute them.
I will order the amounts claimed for lawns, cleaning, carpet cleaning, and water rates on the grounds that they are not disputed. Bond, filing fee, name suppression
The proven claim exceeds the bond and the bond will be paid to the landlords in full.
The landlords have been successful in this application, and I must also award them the filing fee of $27.00. 1 1 Section 102(4)(a) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (“RTA”)
The landlords sought name suppression. Name suppression is granted on the grounds that the landlords were substantially successful in the proceedings. 2

Tenancy Tribunal case 5199971 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5199971 — Rent arrears

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions