What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5236376?

The tribunal order states: Noema Nga Tangikau must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities

How much money was awarded in case 5236376?

Cleaning: $772.48 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $685.92 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $42.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $65.72 awarded to landlord; Oven/Stove: $415.06 awarded to landlord; Walls and Doors: $440.34 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,286.65 awarded to landlord; Toilet Seat: $59.66 awarded to landlord; Towel Rail: $40.18 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5236376?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5236376?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12276966-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5236376?

The tribunal order states: Noema Nga Tangikau must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities

How much money was awarded in case 5236376?

Cleaning: $772.48 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $685.92 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $42.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $65.72 awarded to landlord; Oven/Stove: $415.06 awarded to landlord; Walls and Doors: $440.34 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,286.65 awarded to landlord; Toilet Seat: $59.66 awarded to landlord; Towel Rail: $40.18 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5236376?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5236376?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12276966-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 10, 28 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge, Auckland Tenancy Tribunal Case 5236376 — Property damage

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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 5236376 — net $3,808.01 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 18/08/2025	$65.72	Rent arrears to 18/08/2025
Carpet replacement (depreciation applied	$685.92	Carpet replacement (depreciation applied
Cleaning	$772.48	Cleaning
Toilet seat	$59.66	Toilet seat
Towel rail	$40.18	Towel rail
Repairs: Walls and doors	$440.34	Repairs: Walls and doors
Repairs: Oven/stove	$415.06	Repairs: Oven/stove
Rubbish removal	$1,286.65	Rubbish removal
Key replacement during tenancy	$42.00	Key replacement during tenancy
Net award	$3,808.01
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,808.01

Claims and awards for application 5236376 — net $3,808.01 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 18/08/2025

Amount: $65.72
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 18/08/2025

Carpet replacement (depreciation applied

Amount: $685.92
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet replacement (depreciation applied

Cleaning

Amount: $772.48
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Toilet seat

Amount: $59.66
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Toilet seat

Towel rail

Amount: $40.18
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Towel rail

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Noema Nga Tangikau must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $3,808.01 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to 18/08/2025$65.72 Carpet replacement (depreciation applied)$685.92 Cleaning$772.48 Toilet seat$59.66 Towel rail$40.18 Repairs: Walls and doors$440.34 Repairs: Oven/stove$415.06 Rubbish removal$1,286.65 Key replacement during tenancy$42.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$3,808.01

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing. The tenant was phoned twice but calls went to voicemail on each occasion.
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 owing as of today after $5.00 payments since the end of the tenancy have been taken into account.

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 a considerable amount of rubbish.
The amounts ordered are proved.

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.
Damage was caused to the carpet during the tenancy. The damage was to such an extent that it required replacement. The towel rail and toilet seat required replacement. The stove was damaged. All damage was more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.
The landlord has taken into account betterment and depreciation regarding the carpet. I accept the amount claimed.

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 5236376 — net $3,808.01 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 18/08/2025	$65.72	Rent arrears to 18/08/2025
Carpet replacement (depreciation applied	$685.92	Carpet replacement (depreciation applied
Cleaning	$772.48	Cleaning
Toilet seat	$59.66	Toilet seat
Towel rail	$40.18	Towel rail
Repairs: Walls and doors	$440.34	Repairs: Walls and doors
Repairs: Oven/stove	$415.06	Repairs: Oven/stove
Rubbish removal	$1,286.65	Rubbish removal
Key replacement during tenancy	$42.00	Key replacement during tenancy
Net award	$3,808.01
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,808.01

Claims and awards for application 5236376 — net $3,808.01 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 18/08/2025

Amount: $65.72
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 18/08/2025

Carpet replacement (depreciation applied

Amount: $685.92
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet replacement (depreciation applied

Cleaning

Amount: $772.48
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Toilet seat

Amount: $59.66
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Toilet seat

Towel rail

Amount: $40.18
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Towel rail

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Noema Nga Tangikau must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $3,808.01 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to 18/08/2025$65.72 Carpet replacement (depreciation applied)$685.92 Cleaning$772.48 Toilet seat$59.66 Towel rail$40.18 Repairs: Walls and doors$440.34 Repairs: Oven/stove$415.06 Rubbish removal$1,286.65 Key replacement during tenancy$42.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$3,808.01

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing. The tenant was phoned twice but calls went to voicemail on each occasion.
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 owing as of today after $5.00 payments since the end of the tenancy have been taken into account.

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 a considerable amount of rubbish.
The amounts ordered are proved.

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.
Damage was caused to the carpet during the tenancy. The damage was to such an extent that it required replacement. The towel rail and toilet seat required replacement. The stove was damaged. All damage was more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.
The landlord has taken into account betterment and depreciation regarding the carpet. I accept the amount claimed.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5236376 — Property damage at Unit/Flat 10, 28 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge, Auckland

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5236376 — Property damage at Unit/Flat 10, 28 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge, Auckland

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