What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5271902 about?

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

How much money was awarded in case 5271902?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5271902?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5271902?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12343257-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5271902 about?

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

How much money was awarded in case 5271902?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5271902?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5271902?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12343257-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5271902 — Cleanliness

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Reasons

Only the tenant attended the video hearing.

This tenancy ended on 22 April 2025. The tenant has applied for refund of the balance of the bond, which is held at the Bond Centre. The total bond is $2,520.00.

In her application, the tenant explained that she had received $920.00, but the balance of $1,600.00 was held in dispute, due to issues with cleaning and carpet cleaning. She states she should be compensated for the cost of the pest control she had organised during the tenancy, which the landlord had initially agreed to pay.

At the hearing, the tenant confirmed that she did not seek any additional compensation, and the amount sought was for the balance of the bond of $1,600.00, which was still at the Bond Centre. In her evidence, she states the landlord later accepted that she ought to receive the rest of the bond, and signed the form to this effect. However, due to a minor detail being incorrect, the form was not processed.

Should the balance of the bond be refunded?

The bond is money paid under a tenancy agreement as security for the performance of the tenant’s obligations under the tenancy agreement and the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the RTA). 1 The bond is the tenant’s money.

Section 22B(2) of the RTA provides that, where a tenant applies for refund of the bond, and the landlord seeks payment from the bond, the landlord must file an application setting out the details of the counterclaim. If the landlord does not file a claim, the bond may be refunded to the tenant.

In this case, because the landlord has not filed a counterclaim, the balance of the bond is refunded to the tenant. Filing fee and name suppression

While successful, the tenant does not seek the filing fee.

An application for suppression has been made by the tenant. The Tribunal orders suppression of the tenant’s name and identifying details, in view of the tenant being successful in the proceedings.

While the landlord is the unsuccessful party, having had regard to the interests of the parties, and the public interest, and due to the particular circumstances in this case, and with the tenant’s consent, the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.

Reasons

Only the tenant attended the video hearing.

This tenancy ended on 22 April 2025. The tenant has applied for refund of the balance of the bond, which is held at the Bond Centre. The total bond is $2,520.00.

Should the balance of the bond be refunded?

In this case, because the landlord has not filed a counterclaim, the balance of the bond is refunded to the tenant. Filing fee and name suppression

While successful, the tenant does not seek the filing fee.

An application for suppression has been made by the tenant. The Tribunal orders suppression of the tenant’s name and identifying details, in view of the tenant being successful in the proceedings.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5271902 — Cleanliness

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5271902 — Cleanliness

At a glance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the balance of the bond be refunded?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the balance of the bond be refunded?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions