What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5235794?

The tribunal order states: Adam Travis must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities $9,414.87

How much money was awarded in case 5235794?

Previous Order Application 5127153 D…: $4,889.14 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $280.97 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $470.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $3,774.76 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5235794?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5235794?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11895126-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5235794?

The tribunal order states: Adam Travis must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities $9,414.87

How much money was awarded in case 5235794?

Previous Order Application 5127153 D…: $4,889.14 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $280.97 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $470.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $3,774.76 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5235794?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5235794?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11895126-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

47 Redgrave Street, Hoon Hay, Christchurch 8025 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5235794 — 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 5235794 — net $9,414.87 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears – 13-19 February 2025	$470.00	Rent arrears – 13-19 February 2025
Previous order application 5127153 dated 12/02/2025	$4,889.14	Previous order application 5127153 dated 12/02/2025
Rubbish removal (exterior	$3,774.76	Rubbish removal (exterior
Repair, plaster and paint holes in walls	$280.97	Repair, plaster and paint holes in walls
Net award	$9,414.87
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$9,414.87

Claims and awards for application 5235794 — net $9,414.87 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears – 13-19 February 2025

Amount: $470.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears – 13-19 February 2025

Previous order application 5127153 dated 12/02/2025

Amount: $4,889.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Previous order application 5127153 dated 12/02/2025

Rubbish removal (exterior

Amount: $3,774.76
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal (exterior

Repair, plaster and paint holes in walls

Amount: $280.97
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repair, plaster and paint holes in walls

Net award

Landlord $9,414.87

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $9,414.87

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Adam Travis must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities $9,414.87 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:

Reasons

The landlord’s representative attended the hearing. The tenant did not attend.
On 12 February 2025, the Tribunal terminated the tenancy and made an order for rent arrears to that date.
The landlord agreed to allow the tenant a further week to vacate the tenancy. The end date of the tenancy was 19 February 2025.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and compensation following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount of rent owing at the end of the tenancy. Combined with the amount of rent previously ordered, the total amount of rent arrears is $5,359.14.

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 (RTA).
The tenant did not remove all rubbish. The landlord had to remove 23m³ of rubbish from the exterior of the premises.

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.
There were holes in walls that required repairing, plastering, and painting. The damage is more than fair wear and tear. The tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved by photos, a scope report that details the charges incurred, and by the evidence the landlord’s representative gave at the hearing.

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 5235794 — net $9,414.87 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears – 13-19 February 2025	$470.00	Rent arrears – 13-19 February 2025
Previous order application 5127153 dated 12/02/2025	$4,889.14	Previous order application 5127153 dated 12/02/2025
Rubbish removal (exterior	$3,774.76	Rubbish removal (exterior
Repair, plaster and paint holes in walls	$280.97	Repair, plaster and paint holes in walls
Net award	$9,414.87
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$9,414.87

Claims and awards for application 5235794 — net $9,414.87 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears – 13-19 February 2025

Amount: $470.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears – 13-19 February 2025

Previous order application 5127153 dated 12/02/2025

Amount: $4,889.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Previous order application 5127153 dated 12/02/2025

Rubbish removal (exterior

Amount: $3,774.76
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal (exterior

Repair, plaster and paint holes in walls

Amount: $280.97
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repair, plaster and paint holes in walls

Net award

Landlord $9,414.87

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $9,414.87

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Adam Travis must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities $9,414.87 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:

Reasons

The landlord’s representative attended the hearing. The tenant did not attend.
On 12 February 2025, the Tribunal terminated the tenancy and made an order for rent arrears to that date.
The landlord agreed to allow the tenant a further week to vacate the tenancy. The end date of the tenancy was 19 February 2025.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and compensation following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount of rent owing at the end of the tenancy. Combined with the amount of rent previously ordered, the total amount of rent arrears is $5,359.14.

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 (RTA).
The tenant did not remove all rubbish. The landlord had to remove 23m³ of rubbish from the exterior of the premises.

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.
There were holes in walls that required repairing, plastering, and painting. The damage is more than fair wear and tear. The tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved by photos, a scope report that details the charges incurred, and by the evidence the landlord’s representative gave at the hearing.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5235794 — Rent arrears at 47 Redgrave Street, Hoon Hay, Christchurch 8025

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5235794 — Rent arrears at 47 Redgrave Street, Hoon Hay, Christchurch 8025

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?

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?

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

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions