What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5240156?

The tribunal order states: Michael James Tunbridge must pay Fraser Flynn Limited T/As Fraser Flynn

How much money was awarded in case 5240156?

Break Lease Fee: $525.35 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $161.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,548.57 awarded to landlord; Walls: $189.75 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $200.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5240156?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5240156?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11933108-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5240156?

The tribunal order states: Michael James Tunbridge must pay Fraser Flynn Limited T/As Fraser Flynn

How much money was awarded in case 5240156?

Break Lease Fee: $525.35 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $161.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,548.57 awarded to landlord; Walls: $189.75 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $200.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5240156?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5240156?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11933108-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 5, 434 Armagh Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8011 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5240156 — 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 5240156 — net $2,491.67 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 12 May 2025	$3,548.57	Rent arrears to 12 May 2025
Cleaning	$161.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal: and gardens	$200.00	Rubbish removal: and gardens
Repairs: Walls	$189.75	Repairs: Walls
Break lease fee	$525.35	Break lease fee
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,491.67
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,491.67

Claims and awards for application 5240156 — net $2,491.67 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 12 May 2025

Amount: $3,548.57
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 12 May 2025

Cleaning

Amount: $161.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal: and gardens

Amount: $200.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: and gardens

Repairs: Walls

Amount: $189.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Walls

Break lease fee

Amount: $525.35
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Break lease fee

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Michael James Tunbridge must pay Fraser Flynn Limited T/As Fraser Flynn Property Management As Agent For T Saxon $2,491.67 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,160.00 (6546010-001) to Fraser Flynn Limited T/As Fraser Flynn Property Management As Agent For T Saxon immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing by video. The tenant did not attend the hearing. An attempt was made to join the tenant to the hearing by telephone but the call was not answered.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.
The landlord had applied for termination, but the application was changed when the tenant requested to break the fixed term tenancy early.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 12 May 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.

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 ordered are proved.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

The landlord claimed for minor wall damage which was more than fair wear and tear. The end of tenancy report includes photographs of the damage.
The landlord claimed for the break lease fee for the costs in finding a new tenant. That amount is ordered.
Because Fraser Flynn Limited T/As Fraser Flynn Property Management As Agent For T Saxon has wholly 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 5240156 — net $2,491.67 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 12 May 2025	$3,548.57	Rent arrears to 12 May 2025
Cleaning	$161.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal: and gardens	$200.00	Rubbish removal: and gardens
Repairs: Walls	$189.75	Repairs: Walls
Break lease fee	$525.35	Break lease fee
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,491.67
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,491.67

Claims and awards for application 5240156 — net $2,491.67 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 12 May 2025

Amount: $3,548.57
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 12 May 2025

Cleaning

Amount: $161.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal: and gardens

Amount: $200.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: and gardens

Repairs: Walls

Amount: $189.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Walls

Break lease fee

Amount: $525.35
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Break lease fee

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Michael James Tunbridge must pay Fraser Flynn Limited T/As Fraser Flynn Property Management As Agent For T Saxon $2,491.67 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,160.00 (6546010-001) to Fraser Flynn Limited T/As Fraser Flynn Property Management As Agent For T Saxon immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing by video. The tenant did not attend the hearing. An attempt was made to join the tenant to the hearing by telephone but the call was not answered.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.
The landlord had applied for termination, but the application was changed when the tenant requested to break the fixed term tenancy early.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 12 May 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.

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 ordered are proved.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

The landlord claimed for minor wall damage which was more than fair wear and tear. The end of tenancy report includes photographs of the damage.
The landlord claimed for the break lease fee for the costs in finding a new tenant. That amount is ordered.
Because Fraser Flynn Limited T/As Fraser Flynn Property Management As Agent For T Saxon has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5240156 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 5, 434 Armagh Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8011

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5240156 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 5, 434 Armagh Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8011

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

Property management

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

Property management

Frequently asked questions