What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5224352 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay [The tenant/s] landlord/s] $45,922.25 immediately,

How much money was awarded in case 5224352?

Costs: $3,990.87 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $424.35 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $41,480.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5224352?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5224352?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12409431-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5224352 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay [The tenant/s] landlord/s] $45,922.25 immediately,

How much money was awarded in case 5224352?

Costs: $3,990.87 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $424.35 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $41,480.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5224352?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5224352?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12409431-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

20 Stanley Road, Glenfield, Auckland 0629 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5224352 — 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 5224352. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears from 25.6.24 to 25.8.25	$41,480.00	Rent arrears from 25.6.24 to 25.8.25
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Lock/key replacement	$424.35	Lock/key replacement
Costs	$3,990.87	Costs

Claims and awards for application 5224352. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears from 25.6.24 to 25.8.25

Amount: $41,480.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears from 25.6.24 to 25.8.25

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $424.35
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Costs

Amount: $3,990.87
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Costs

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay [The tenant/s] landlord/s] $45,922.25 immediately, as per the table below.

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing.
The tenancy in this matter was terminated by order of the Tribunal on 7 July 2025. The tenant did not vacate the premises and remained in possession until 25 August 2025. Possession was only returned to the landlord following the intervention of the Bailiff.
The landlord has previously obtained a judgment from the District Court for rent arrears owing as at 25 June 2024.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears from 25 June 2024 to 25 August 2025 of $41,480. I am satisfied that the evidence establishes this is the rent owing for this period.

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

At the end of the tenancy the tenant must 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 landlord seeks locksmiths’ costs of $424.35. The tenant did not provide the keys to the landlord and so a locksmith had to be engaged. These costs are therefore proven. Costs
The landlord seeks costs under s 102 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The application has been successful. The landlord was entitled to appoint Counsel because the matter in dispute was over $6,000.
The Tribunal has a discretion to award costs where parties instruct Counsel (s 102(2)(b)).
The costs factors and principles the Tribunal applies are set out extensively in Holden v Architectural Finishes Ltd. 1 Costs follow the event and the usual principles therefore apply.
In BC v Ikeda, 2 DCJ Harrison noted that it was clear the Tribunal was bound to fix costs according to legal principle applicable in doing so, and cannot seize upon a figure which appears to the adjudicator to be an appropriate amount.
His Honour referred with approval to the approach in French v Ryan, 3 that in assessing what a reasonable contribution to costs might be it is appropriate to consider the actual costs involved.
In this case, the actual costs incurred amount to $7,981.75.
This is not a case where it would be appropriate to order that costs lie where they fall. I consider it appropriate to award costs in this case. The amount involved was substantial and the issues as they developed became complex. The matter has taken up a reasonable amount of Tribunal time.
I am therefore prepared to award 50% of the actual costs, being $3,990.87. 1 [1997] 3 NZLR 143 2 [2020] NZDC 3669 3 HM Taumaunu DCJ, 29 November 2012, CIV-2012-004-000711.
I note for completeness there were other claims against the tenant that were also filed. During the hearing these were withdrawn by the landlord, who may bring a fresh application for those items in the future if he sees appropriate.
Because [The tenant/s] landlord/s] has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the 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 5224352. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears from 25.6.24 to 25.8.25	$41,480.00	Rent arrears from 25.6.24 to 25.8.25
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Lock/key replacement	$424.35	Lock/key replacement
Costs	$3,990.87	Costs

Claims and awards for application 5224352. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears from 25.6.24 to 25.8.25

Amount: $41,480.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears from 25.6.24 to 25.8.25

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $424.35
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Costs

Amount: $3,990.87
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Costs

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay [The tenant/s] landlord/s] $45,922.25 immediately, as per the table below.

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing.
The tenancy in this matter was terminated by order of the Tribunal on 7 July 2025. The tenant did not vacate the premises and remained in possession until 25 August 2025. Possession was only returned to the landlord following the intervention of the Bailiff.
The landlord has previously obtained a judgment from the District Court for rent arrears owing as at 25 June 2024.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears from 25 June 2024 to 25 August 2025 of $41,480. I am satisfied that the evidence establishes this is the rent owing for this period.

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

At the end of the tenancy the tenant must 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 landlord seeks locksmiths’ costs of $424.35. The tenant did not provide the keys to the landlord and so a locksmith had to be engaged. These costs are therefore proven. Costs
The landlord seeks costs under s 102 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The application has been successful. The landlord was entitled to appoint Counsel because the matter in dispute was over $6,000.
The Tribunal has a discretion to award costs where parties instruct Counsel (s 102(2)(b)).
The costs factors and principles the Tribunal applies are set out extensively in Holden v Architectural Finishes Ltd. 1 Costs follow the event and the usual principles therefore apply.
In BC v Ikeda, 2 DCJ Harrison noted that it was clear the Tribunal was bound to fix costs according to legal principle applicable in doing so, and cannot seize upon a figure which appears to the adjudicator to be an appropriate amount.
His Honour referred with approval to the approach in French v Ryan, 3 that in assessing what a reasonable contribution to costs might be it is appropriate to consider the actual costs involved.
In this case, the actual costs incurred amount to $7,981.75.
This is not a case where it would be appropriate to order that costs lie where they fall. I consider it appropriate to award costs in this case. The amount involved was substantial and the issues as they developed became complex. The matter has taken up a reasonable amount of Tribunal time.
I am therefore prepared to award 50% of the actual costs, being $3,990.87. 1 [1997] 3 NZLR 143 2 [2020] NZDC 3669 3 HM Taumaunu DCJ, 29 November 2012, CIV-2012-004-000711.
I note for completeness there were other claims against the tenant that were also filed. During the hearing these were withdrawn by the landlord, who may bring a fresh application for those items in the future if he sees appropriate.
Because [The tenant/s] landlord/s] has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5224352 — Rent arrears at 20 Stanley Road, Glenfield, Auckland 0629

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5224352 — Rent arrears at 20 Stanley Road, Glenfield, Auckland 0629

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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

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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

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