How much money was awarded in case 5263484?

Cleaning: $405.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,171.43 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $35.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5263484?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5263484?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12520073-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5263484?

Cleaning: $405.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,171.43 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $35.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5263484?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5263484?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12520073-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5263484 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5263484 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5263484 — net $1,838.43 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$3,171.43	Rent arrears
Cleaning	$405.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$35.00	Rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,838.43
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,838.43

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.

Wentao Zhang must pay [The landlord/s] $1,838.43 immediately (note stay below), calculated as shown in table below.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,800.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

A stay on enforcement of Order 2. is in place until after Monday 27 October 2025, or it continues until any tenant application lodged before Tuesday 28 October 2025 is determined, or another order of the Tribunal removes it.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing, conducted via video conference. A court- appointed Mandarin interpreter assisted.

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 first hearing on 11 August 2025 was adjourned for the following reasons:

The landlord provided further evidence.

The tenant has not lodged a tenant application. Some photos were shown via the web camera by him during the hearing. The need for a tenant application to consider his claims was reinforced during the hearing, both directly and via the interpreter. The tenant indicated an application would follow and a stay on any enforcement until Tuesday 28 October 2025 is put in place. The stay will lapse if no tenant application is received by Monday 27 October 2025.

The bond is intentional released to the landlord now.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 1 May 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy is as ordered.

The landlord referred to an email from the tenant on 10 April 2025, indicating his intention to leave no later than 1 May 2025. The landlord sent a presumptive close email, confirming receipt and that the tenancy will end on 1 May 2025. No tenant response to this was provided.

The advance notice and financial hardship reason provided in that email is different from the reasons later submitted by the tenant in both hearings. If he had to leave suddenly due to safety concerns, he needs to evidence this.

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 landlord provided a series of photos that confirm the premises was left in an unreasonable condition. The photos evidence a poor condition that required remediation.

An invoice of $440.00 confirmed the cost of returning the premises to the required state.

The amounts ordered are proved. Filing fee

Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. Suppression

Section 95A RTA states regarding suppression orders that the Tribunal must, on the application of a party that has wholly or substantially succeeded in proceedings, order that the party’s name or identifying particulars not be published, unless the Tribunal considers that publication is in the public interest or is justified because of the party’s conduct or any other circumstances of the case.

The landlord requested suppression in its application. As it has been wholly successful, suppression is ordered.

While an opportunity remains for a tenant application to be lodged and considered, I do not consider that alone is sufficient grounds to extent suppression to the tenant at this time. The adjourning period since 11 August 2025 was for such an application to be lodged and I must consider the possibility that no application is lodged from here.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5263484 — net $1,838.43 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$3,171.43	Rent arrears
Cleaning	$405.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$35.00	Rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,838.43
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,838.43

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
Wentao Zhang must pay [The landlord/s] $1,838.43 immediately (note stay below), calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,800.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.
A stay on enforcement of Order 2. is in place until after Monday 27 October 2025, or it continues until any tenant application lodged before Tuesday 28 October 2025 is determined, or another order of the Tribunal removes it.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing, conducted via video conference. A court- appointed Mandarin interpreter assisted.
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 first hearing on 11 August 2025 was adjourned for the following reasons:
The landlord provided further evidence.
The tenant has not lodged a tenant application. Some photos were shown via the web camera by him during the hearing. The need for a tenant application to consider his claims was reinforced during the hearing, both directly and via the interpreter. The tenant indicated an application would follow and a stay on any enforcement until Tuesday 28 October 2025 is put in place. The stay will lapse if no tenant application is received by Monday 27 October 2025.
The bond is intentional released to the landlord now.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 1 May 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy is as ordered.
The landlord referred to an email from the tenant on 10 April 2025, indicating his intention to leave no later than 1 May 2025. The landlord sent a presumptive close email, confirming receipt and that the tenancy will end on 1 May 2025. No tenant response to this was provided.
The advance notice and financial hardship reason provided in that email is different from the reasons later submitted by the tenant in both hearings. If he had to leave suddenly due to safety concerns, he needs to evidence this.

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 landlord provided a series of photos that confirm the premises was left in an unreasonable condition. The photos evidence a poor condition that required remediation.
An invoice of $440.00 confirmed the cost of returning the premises to the required state.
The amounts ordered are proved. Filing fee
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. Suppression
Section 95A RTA states regarding suppression orders that the Tribunal must, on the application of a party that has wholly or substantially succeeded in proceedings, order that the party’s name or identifying particulars not be published, unless the Tribunal considers that publication is in the public interest or is justified because of the party’s conduct or any other circumstances of the case.
The landlord requested suppression in its application. As it has been wholly successful, suppression is ordered.
While an opportunity remains for a tenant application to be lodged and considered, I do not consider that alone is sufficient grounds to extent suppression to the tenant at this time. The adjourning period since 11 August 2025 was for such an application to be lodged and I must consider the possibility that no application is lodged from here.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5263484 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5263484 — Rent arrears

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?

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?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions