What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5272920 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 5272920?

Cleaning: $322.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $750.38 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Power Rates: $1,498.07 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $261.75 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $979.57 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5272920?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness. Related themes: Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5272920?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12321300-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5272920 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 5272920?

Cleaning: $322.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $750.38 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Power Rates: $1,498.07 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $261.75 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $979.57 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5272920?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness. Related themes: Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5272920?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12321300-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5272920 — Cleanliness

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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 5272920 — net $3,838.77 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Carpet Cleaning	$322.00	Carpet Cleaning
Cleaning	$750.38	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$979.57	Rubbish removal
Power rates to 27 May 2025	$1,498.07	Power rates to 27 May 2025
Key/lock replacement	$261.75	Key/lock replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,838.77
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,838.77

Claims and awards for application 5272920 — net $3,838.77 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $322.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Cleaning

Amount: $750.38
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $979.57
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Power rates to 27 May 2025

Amount: $1,498.07
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Power rates to 27 May 2025

Key/lock replacement

Amount: $261.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Key/lock replacement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Whitney Opal Maria Elsey Downs must pay [The landlord/s] $2,078.95 immediately, as calculated in the table below:

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. The tenant did not attend and did not respond despite being telephoned on the number ending in 585.
The Tribunal issued a previous order for rent arrears and refund of the bond. The landlord has now applied for compensation and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for power?

The landlord provided power invoices which prove the amount owing of $1,498.07 through to 27 May 2025.
The amount ordered is proved.

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 landlord submits that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. The landlord claims for the cost for rubbish removal ($979.57), cleaning ($750.38) and carpet cleaning ($322.00).
Photographs, pre and post tenancy reports and invoices have been provided in support.
On review of the evidence, I am satisfied that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. There was significant rubbish, rotten food, stained carpet (including from pet urine), dog faeces on walls, dirty nappies and other items scattered throughout the house at the end of the tenancy. There were also large furniture items left at the property and it doesn’t appear as though any cleaning was done.
The tenant also did not return the keys and the landlord was required to engage a locksmith to change the locks at the invoiced cost of $261.75.
The amounts ordered are proved.
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. R Harvey-Lane 26 August 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 5272920 — net $3,838.77 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Carpet Cleaning	$322.00	Carpet Cleaning
Cleaning	$750.38	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$979.57	Rubbish removal
Power rates to 27 May 2025	$1,498.07	Power rates to 27 May 2025
Key/lock replacement	$261.75	Key/lock replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,838.77
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,838.77

Claims and awards for application 5272920 — net $3,838.77 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $322.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Cleaning

Amount: $750.38
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $979.57
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Power rates to 27 May 2025

Amount: $1,498.07
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Power rates to 27 May 2025

Key/lock replacement

Amount: $261.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Key/lock replacement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Whitney Opal Maria Elsey Downs must pay [The landlord/s] $2,078.95 immediately, as calculated in the table below:

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. The tenant did not attend and did not respond despite being telephoned on the number ending in 585.
The Tribunal issued a previous order for rent arrears and refund of the bond. The landlord has now applied for compensation and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for power?

The landlord provided power invoices which prove the amount owing of $1,498.07 through to 27 May 2025.
The amount ordered is proved.

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 landlord submits that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. The landlord claims for the cost for rubbish removal ($979.57), cleaning ($750.38) and carpet cleaning ($322.00).
Photographs, pre and post tenancy reports and invoices have been provided in support.
On review of the evidence, I am satisfied that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. There was significant rubbish, rotten food, stained carpet (including from pet urine), dog faeces on walls, dirty nappies and other items scattered throughout the house at the end of the tenancy. There were also large furniture items left at the property and it doesn’t appear as though any cleaning was done.
The tenant also did not return the keys and the landlord was required to engage a locksmith to change the locks at the invoiced cost of $261.75.
The amounts ordered are proved.
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. R Harvey-Lane 26 August 2025

Tenancy Tribunal case 5272920 — Cleanliness

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5272920 — Cleanliness

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for power?

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 power?

Did the tenant comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions