What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5225291 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 5225291?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,278.57 awarded to landlord; To Walls: $249.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5225291?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5225291?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11854747-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5225291 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 5225291?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,278.57 awarded to landlord; To Walls: $249.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5225291?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5225291?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11854747-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

Unit/Flat Flat 5, 19 Smiths Avenue, Papakura, Papakura Tenancy Tribunal Case 5225291 — 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 5225291 — net $354.57 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 23/4/2025	$2,278.57	Rent arrears to 23/4/2025
Repairs: to walls	$249.00	Repairs: to walls
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$354.57
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$354.57

Claims and awards for application 5225291 — net $354.57 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 23/4/2025

Amount: $2,278.57
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 23/4/2025

Repairs: to walls

Amount: $249.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: to walls

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $354.57

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $354.57

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the parties’ names and identifying details.
[The tenant/s] must pay [The landlord/s] $354.57 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.
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 23/4/2025. The tenant gave notice on 13/4 and a new tenancy started on 24/4. The tenant is liable for rent for 21 days after giving notice. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.

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.
The wall in the laundry was damaged when the tenant was moving furniture. That damage is caused by carelessness and the tenant is liable. There was also damage on the wall behind two doors, likely caused when the doors swung shut. The parties agreed that the tenant should pay for repairs to one wall caused by the door handle, and the other damage could be attributed to accidental and not careless actions. The amount claimed is reduced by $50 accordingly.
The amounts ordered are proved.
Because [The applicant/s] has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee.
I have supressed both parties’ names by agreement. The tenant has agreed to pay the small balance outstanding by regular weekly payments. On this basis the landlord agreed to the requested name suppression noting that the tenant had been a good tenant in previous tenancies and the events that unfolded here were unfortunate.

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 5225291 — net $354.57 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 23/4/2025	$2,278.57	Rent arrears to 23/4/2025
Repairs: to walls	$249.00	Repairs: to walls
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$354.57
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$354.57

Claims and awards for application 5225291 — net $354.57 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 23/4/2025

Amount: $2,278.57
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 23/4/2025

Repairs: to walls

Amount: $249.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: to walls

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $354.57

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $354.57

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the parties’ names and identifying details.
[The tenant/s] must pay [The landlord/s] $354.57 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.
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 23/4/2025. The tenant gave notice on 13/4 and a new tenancy started on 24/4. The tenant is liable for rent for 21 days after giving notice. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.

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.
The wall in the laundry was damaged when the tenant was moving furniture. That damage is caused by carelessness and the tenant is liable. There was also damage on the wall behind two doors, likely caused when the doors swung shut. The parties agreed that the tenant should pay for repairs to one wall caused by the door handle, and the other damage could be attributed to accidental and not careless actions. The amount claimed is reduced by $50 accordingly.
The amounts ordered are proved.
Because [The applicant/s] has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee.
I have supressed both parties’ names by agreement. The tenant has agreed to pay the small balance outstanding by regular weekly payments. On this basis the landlord agreed to the requested name suppression noting that the tenant had been a good tenant in previous tenancies and the events that unfolded here were unfortunate.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5225291 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Flat 5, 19 Smiths Avenue, Papakura, Papakura

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5225291 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Flat 5, 19 Smiths Avenue, Papakura, Papakura

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

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?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions