What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5227416 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 5227416?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $103.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,720.00 awarded to landlord; Replace Door Lock: $218.50 awarded to landlord; Replace Kitchen Waste: $126.50 awarded to landlord; Replace Stair Rail: $149.50 awarded to landlord; Smoke Alarms: $74.75 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $327.73 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5227416?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5227416?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12397771-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5227416 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 5227416?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $103.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,720.00 awarded to landlord; Replace Door Lock: $218.50 awarded to landlord; Replace Kitchen Waste: $126.50 awarded to landlord; Replace Stair Rail: $149.50 awarded to landlord; Smoke Alarms: $74.75 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $327.73 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5227416?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5227416?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12397771-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5227416 — 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 5227416 — net $1,027.48 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 12 September 2025	$2,720.00	Rent arrears to 12 September 2025
Water rates	$327.73	Water rates
Repair hole in wall	$103.50	Repair hole in wall
Replace smoke alarms	$74.75	Replace smoke alarms
Replace door lock	$218.50	Replace door lock
Replace kitchen waste	$126.50	Replace kitchen waste
Replace stair rail	$149.50	Replace stair rail
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,027.48
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,027.48

Claims and awards for application 5227416 — net $1,027.48 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 12 September 2025

Amount: $2,720.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 12 September 2025

Water rates

Amount: $327.73
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Repair hole in wall

Amount: $103.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repair hole in wall

Replace smoke alarms

Amount: $74.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace smoke alarms

Replace door lock

Amount: $218.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace door lock

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Replace Smoke Alarms Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord’s name and identifying details.
The tenancy of Amanda Michelle Jocelyn Keno Luselu at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s], at 12:59pm on Friday 12 September 2025.
Amanda Michelle Jocelyn Keno Luselu must pay [The applicant/s] $1,027.48 immediately, as shown in the table.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,720.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held by videoconference. The tenant did not attend and couldn’t be reached on the phone number given in the Notice of Hearing, which was properly served, or on another number given by the landlord, recently used by the tenant.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The landlord initially applied for a conditional termination Order on the grounds that the tenant had not complied with a 14 day rent arears notice. When the matter first came before the Tribunal, the landlord requested a referral to mediation, which did not resolve the claim.
The property manager’s evidence is that the tenant has recently been in touch with her to say she would pay the outstanding rent. The property manager confirms that as at the time of the hearing, no such payment has been made.
Where a landlord applies to terminate for breach, and rent is at least 21 days in arrears on the hearing date, the Tribunal must terminate the tenancy. See sections 55 and 56(2) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Rent is more than 21 days in arrears at the hearing date. The tenancy is terminated.
The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices 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 occurred during the tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. The tenant must prove than any such damage was not caused carelessly or intentionally.
During a routine inspection, damage to the premises was discovered.
The property manager’s evidence is that the tenant approved the repair work being done at her cost.
The inspection report photos and the property manager’s evidence, prove that the damage occurred during the tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. The tenant must therefore compensate the landlord for the repair cost.
The repair cost is proved by the invoice provided by the landlord.
Because [The applicant/s] has succeeded with the claim I must reimburse 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 5227416 — net $1,027.48 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 12 September 2025	$2,720.00	Rent arrears to 12 September 2025
Water rates	$327.73	Water rates
Repair hole in wall	$103.50	Repair hole in wall
Replace smoke alarms	$74.75	Replace smoke alarms
Replace door lock	$218.50	Replace door lock
Replace kitchen waste	$126.50	Replace kitchen waste
Replace stair rail	$149.50	Replace stair rail
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,027.48
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,027.48

Claims and awards for application 5227416 — net $1,027.48 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 12 September 2025

Amount: $2,720.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 12 September 2025

Water rates

Amount: $327.73
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Repair hole in wall

Amount: $103.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repair hole in wall

Replace smoke alarms

Amount: $74.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace smoke alarms

Replace door lock

Amount: $218.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace door lock

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Replace Smoke Alarms Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord’s name and identifying details.
The tenancy of Amanda Michelle Jocelyn Keno Luselu at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s], at 12:59pm on Friday 12 September 2025.
Amanda Michelle Jocelyn Keno Luselu must pay [The applicant/s] $1,027.48 immediately, as shown in the table.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,720.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held by videoconference. The tenant did not attend and couldn’t be reached on the phone number given in the Notice of Hearing, which was properly served, or on another number given by the landlord, recently used by the tenant.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The landlord initially applied for a conditional termination Order on the grounds that the tenant had not complied with a 14 day rent arears notice. When the matter first came before the Tribunal, the landlord requested a referral to mediation, which did not resolve the claim.
The property manager’s evidence is that the tenant has recently been in touch with her to say she would pay the outstanding rent. The property manager confirms that as at the time of the hearing, no such payment has been made.
Where a landlord applies to terminate for breach, and rent is at least 21 days in arrears on the hearing date, the Tribunal must terminate the tenancy. See sections 55 and 56(2) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Rent is more than 21 days in arrears at the hearing date. The tenancy is terminated.
The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices 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 occurred during the tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. The tenant must prove than any such damage was not caused carelessly or intentionally.
During a routine inspection, damage to the premises was discovered.
The property manager’s evidence is that the tenant approved the repair work being done at her cost.
The inspection report photos and the property manager’s evidence, prove that the damage occurred during the tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. The tenant must therefore compensate the landlord for the repair cost.
The repair cost is proved by the invoice provided by the landlord.
Because [The applicant/s] has succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5227416 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5227416 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

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

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions