What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5255720 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Legacy Portfolio

How much money was awarded in case 5255720?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,535.69 awarded to landlord; Walls: $800.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $119.90 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $61.52 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5255720?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5255720?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12465848-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5255720 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Legacy Portfolio

How much money was awarded in case 5255720?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,535.69 awarded to landlord; Walls: $800.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $119.90 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $61.52 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5255720?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5255720?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12465848-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

18 Treestump Road, Takanini, Takanini 2112 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5255720 — 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 5255720 — net $344.11 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 11 April 2025	$2,535.69	Rent arrears to 11 April 2025
Water rates to 11 April 2025	$61.52	Water rates to 11 April 2025
Replace furnishings: Replacement key and remote	$119.90	Replace furnishings: Replacement key and remote
Repairs: Walls	$800.00	Repairs: Walls
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$344.11
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$344.11

Claims and awards for application 5255720 — net $344.11 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 11 April 2025

Amount: $2,535.69
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 11 April 2025

Water rates to 11 April 2025

Amount: $61.52
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates to 11 April 2025

Replace furnishings: Replacement key and remote

Amount: $119.90
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace furnishings: Replacement key and remote

Repairs: Walls

Amount: $800.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Walls

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $27.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage Water Rates

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Legacy Portfolio Management Limited $344.11 immediately, as calculated in the table below:
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $3,200.00 (6385160-002) to Legacy Portfolio Management Limited immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. The father of one of the named tenants attended the hearing on behalf of that tenant. The other tenant also attended at the commencement of the hearing, however, early on advised that she would not be participating in the circumstances and intentionally disconnected from the hearing.
The hearing continued in her absence.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.
There was some dispute around which of the named tenants were liable, however, as advised during the hearing, as neither had been formally removed from the tenancy, this order is against both named tenants. The Tenancy Tribunal does not have any jurisdiction to consider disputes as between tenants.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 11 April 2025. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amounts owing of $2,535.69 for rent and $61.52 for water 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 (RTA).
The tenants did not return the key(s) or garage remote, and these were required to be replaced at the invoiced cost of $119.90.
The amount ordered is 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.
Where the damage is careless, and occurs after 27 August 2019, section 49B RTA applies. If the landlord becomes aware of the damage after 27 August, the damage is presumed to have occurred after that date unless the tenant proves otherwise.
Where the damage is caused carelessly, and is covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to the lesser of the insurance excess or four weeks' rent (or four weeks' market rent in the case of a tenant paying income-related rent). See section 49B(3)(a) RTA.
Where the damage is careless and is not covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to four weeks' rent (or market rent). See section 49B(3)(b) RTA. Where insurance money is irrecoverable because of the tenant's conduct, the property is treated as if it is not insured against the damage. See section 49B(3A)(a) RTA.
Tenants are liable for the cost of repairing damage that is intentional or which results from any activity at the premises that is an imprisonable offence. This applies to anything the tenant does and anything done by a person they are responsible for. See section 49B(1) RTA.
Damage is intentional where a person intends to cause damage and takes the necessary steps to achieve that purpose. Damage is also intentional where a person does something, or allows a situation to continue, knowing that damage is a certainty. See Guo v Korck [2019] NZHC 1541.
The landlord claims for wall damage caused during the tenancy, and in particular to wall damage in the lounge. Photographs have been provided in support together with an invoice for $977.50. The landlord submits the damage was either careless or deliberate.
On review of the photographs, I consider that there were larger holes made in the walls that were more than fair wear and tear and required repair. I do however consider that some of the marks in the photographs could be considered fair wear and tear and I have reduced the amount awarded to $800.00 to reflect this.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: Wall damage. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amount ordered is proved.
Because Legacy Portfolio Management Limited has wholly succeeded with the claim I must also reimburse the filing fee. R Harvey-Lane 26 September 2025

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 5255720 — net $344.11 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 11 April 2025	$2,535.69	Rent arrears to 11 April 2025
Water rates to 11 April 2025	$61.52	Water rates to 11 April 2025
Replace furnishings: Replacement key and remote	$119.90	Replace furnishings: Replacement key and remote
Repairs: Walls	$800.00	Repairs: Walls
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$344.11
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$344.11

Claims and awards for application 5255720 — net $344.11 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 11 April 2025

Amount: $2,535.69
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 11 April 2025

Water rates to 11 April 2025

Amount: $61.52
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates to 11 April 2025

Replace furnishings: Replacement key and remote

Amount: $119.90
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace furnishings: Replacement key and remote

Repairs: Walls

Amount: $800.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Walls

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $27.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage Water Rates

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Legacy Portfolio Management Limited $344.11 immediately, as calculated in the table below:
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $3,200.00 (6385160-002) to Legacy Portfolio Management Limited immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. The father of one of the named tenants attended the hearing on behalf of that tenant. The other tenant also attended at the commencement of the hearing, however, early on advised that she would not be participating in the circumstances and intentionally disconnected from the hearing.
The hearing continued in her absence.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.
There was some dispute around which of the named tenants were liable, however, as advised during the hearing, as neither had been formally removed from the tenancy, this order is against both named tenants. The Tenancy Tribunal does not have any jurisdiction to consider disputes as between tenants.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 11 April 2025. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amounts owing of $2,535.69 for rent and $61.52 for water 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 (RTA).
The tenants did not return the key(s) or garage remote, and these were required to be replaced at the invoiced cost of $119.90.
The amount ordered is 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.
Where the damage is careless, and occurs after 27 August 2019, section 49B RTA applies. If the landlord becomes aware of the damage after 27 August, the damage is presumed to have occurred after that date unless the tenant proves otherwise.
Where the damage is caused carelessly, and is covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to the lesser of the insurance excess or four weeks' rent (or four weeks' market rent in the case of a tenant paying income-related rent). See section 49B(3)(a) RTA.
Where the damage is careless and is not covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to four weeks' rent (or market rent). See section 49B(3)(b) RTA. Where insurance money is irrecoverable because of the tenant's conduct, the property is treated as if it is not insured against the damage. See section 49B(3A)(a) RTA.
Tenants are liable for the cost of repairing damage that is intentional or which results from any activity at the premises that is an imprisonable offence. This applies to anything the tenant does and anything done by a person they are responsible for. See section 49B(1) RTA.
Damage is intentional where a person intends to cause damage and takes the necessary steps to achieve that purpose. Damage is also intentional where a person does something, or allows a situation to continue, knowing that damage is a certainty. See Guo v Korck [2019] NZHC 1541.
The landlord claims for wall damage caused during the tenancy, and in particular to wall damage in the lounge. Photographs have been provided in support together with an invoice for $977.50. The landlord submits the damage was either careless or deliberate.
On review of the photographs, I consider that there were larger holes made in the walls that were more than fair wear and tear and required repair. I do however consider that some of the marks in the photographs could be considered fair wear and tear and I have reduced the amount awarded to $800.00 to reflect this.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: Wall damage. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amount ordered is proved.
Because Legacy Portfolio Management Limited has wholly succeeded with the claim I must also reimburse the filing fee. R Harvey-Lane 26 September 2025

Tenancy Tribunal case 5255720 — Rent arrears at 18 Treestump Road, Takanini, Takanini 2112

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5255720 — Rent arrears at 18 Treestump Road, Takanini, Takanini 2112

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?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

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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?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.