What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5236332?

The tribunal order states: Donna Temapara Aroha Richards must pay Tbt Property Management Limited

How much money was awarded in case 5236332?

Cleaning: $747.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $500.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $7,440.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Bin: $402.50 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $575.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5236332?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5236332?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12202908-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5236332?

The tribunal order states: Donna Temapara Aroha Richards must pay Tbt Property Management Limited

How much money was awarded in case 5236332?

Cleaning: $747.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $500.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $7,440.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Bin: $402.50 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $575.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5236332?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5236332?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12202908-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

34 Wakelin Road, Beachlands, Auckland 2018 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5236332 — 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 5236332 — net $7,212.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 11 June 2025	$7,440.00	Rent arrears to 11 June 2025
Cleaning	$747.50	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$575.00	Rubbish removal
Rubbish bin	$402.50	Rubbish bin
Lawns and Garden work	$500.00	Lawns and Garden work
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$7,212.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$7,212.00

Claims and awards for application 5236332 — net $7,212.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 11 June 2025

Amount: $7,440.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 11 June 2025

Cleaning

Amount: $747.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $575.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Rubbish bin

Amount: $402.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish bin

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $500.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Donna Temapara Aroha Richards must pay Tbt Property Management Limited As Agent For Nancy Sharma $7,212.00 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,480.00 (BN-00007401) to Tbt Property Management Limited As Agent For Nancy Sharma immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. The tenant did not attend the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, water rates, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenancy was for a fixed term due to end on 8 July 2025. The tenant moved out of the premises on 11 June 2025.
The landlord produced communication evidence which suggests that there was agreement for the tenancy to end early. While the tenancy agreement provided for a break lease fee this was never invoiced to the tenant or part of the application to the Tribunal. Instead, the landlord sought rent arrears to the end of the tenancy.
On the evidence produced I am satisfied that the parties agreed to end the tenancy early and therefore the tenant is only liable for rent arrears to 11 June 2025. The landlord acknowledged that it was an error that the break lease fee was not sought.
The landlord had applied for water rates, but I am told that this claim was withdrawn at the mediation stage. I note that the water rates invoices only include wastewater fixed charges which the tenant is not responsible for so that claim would not have been successful.

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.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish. The amounts claimed are awarded.
The landlord claimed for lawn mowing but I note that the lawns were long at the commencement of the tenancy. I also note that the tenant had mown part of the lawn at the end of the tenancy. For these reasons I reduce the amount awarded for lawns to $500.00.
Because Tbt Property Management Limited As Agent For Nancy Sharma 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 5236332 — net $7,212.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 11 June 2025	$7,440.00	Rent arrears to 11 June 2025
Cleaning	$747.50	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$575.00	Rubbish removal
Rubbish bin	$402.50	Rubbish bin
Lawns and Garden work	$500.00	Lawns and Garden work
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$7,212.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$7,212.00

Claims and awards for application 5236332 — net $7,212.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 11 June 2025

Amount: $7,440.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 11 June 2025

Cleaning

Amount: $747.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $575.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Rubbish bin

Amount: $402.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish bin

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $500.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Donna Temapara Aroha Richards must pay Tbt Property Management Limited As Agent For Nancy Sharma $7,212.00 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,480.00 (BN-00007401) to Tbt Property Management Limited As Agent For Nancy Sharma immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. The tenant did not attend the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, water rates, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenancy was for a fixed term due to end on 8 July 2025. The tenant moved out of the premises on 11 June 2025.
The landlord produced communication evidence which suggests that there was agreement for the tenancy to end early. While the tenancy agreement provided for a break lease fee this was never invoiced to the tenant or part of the application to the Tribunal. Instead, the landlord sought rent arrears to the end of the tenancy.
On the evidence produced I am satisfied that the parties agreed to end the tenancy early and therefore the tenant is only liable for rent arrears to 11 June 2025. The landlord acknowledged that it was an error that the break lease fee was not sought.
The landlord had applied for water rates, but I am told that this claim was withdrawn at the mediation stage. I note that the water rates invoices only include wastewater fixed charges which the tenant is not responsible for so that claim would not have been successful.

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.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish. The amounts claimed are awarded.
The landlord claimed for lawn mowing but I note that the lawns were long at the commencement of the tenancy. I also note that the tenant had mown part of the lawn at the end of the tenancy. For these reasons I reduce the amount awarded for lawns to $500.00.
Because Tbt Property Management Limited As Agent For Nancy Sharma has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5236332 — Rent arrears at 34 Wakelin Road, Beachlands, Auckland 2018

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5236332 — Rent arrears at 34 Wakelin Road, Beachlands, Auckland 2018

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

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

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

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

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions