What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5279186 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Wolfbrook Property Management Limited As Agent For

How much money was awarded in case 5279186?

Cleaning: $515.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,647.14 awarded to landlord; Window: $233.90 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $413.90 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5279186?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5279186?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12377543-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5279186 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Wolfbrook Property Management Limited As Agent For

How much money was awarded in case 5279186?

Cleaning: $515.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,647.14 awarded to landlord; Window: $233.90 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $413.90 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5279186?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5279186?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12377543-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat B, 46 Hawkhurst Road, Lyttelton, 8082 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5279186 — 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 5279186 — net $1,076.94 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 20/4/25	$1,647.14	Rent arrears to 20/4/25
Cleaning: incl. carpet	$515.00	Cleaning: incl. carpet
Rubbish removal	$413.90	Rubbish removal
Repairs: window	$233.90	Repairs: window
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,076.94
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,076.94

Claims and awards for application 5279186 — net $1,076.94 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 20/4/25

Amount: $1,647.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 20/4/25

Cleaning: incl. carpet

Amount: $515.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: incl. carpet

Rubbish removal

Amount: $413.90
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Repairs: window

Amount: $233.90
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: window

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Wolfbrook Property Management Limited As Agent For Cassowary Limited $1,076.94 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,760.00 (6249903-006) to Wolfbrook Property Management Limited As Agent For Cassowary Limited immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing represented by Ms Rowlands and Ms Kerr.
The tenant did not attend and not answer the calls made to his phone during the hearing. He had been did notified of the hearing by email and text, accordingly pursuant to section 92 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) the hearing continued in his 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.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 20 April 2025 at the conclusion of the fixed term. 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) RTA.
The landlord has established in evidence that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. He confirmed in writing the belongings he had left were rubbish and the landlord’s evidence is there was a strong smell of cigarette smoke that needed to be cleaned away. There is no evidence he had done any cleaning before he vacated.
The amounts ordered are proven in evidence and considered reasonable in the circumstances.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

The landlord claims compensation for having to replace a broken window and back door handle.
To be successful in such a claim, a landlord must prove that the 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.
Having considered the evidence I am satisfied that the landlord has established that the broken window occurred during the tenancy and was more than fair wear and tear. The tenant provided no explanation and just left the house with a broken window.
Accordingly, he is liable for the repair cost.
The door handle for the back door is different as it came off during the tenancy. The tenant told the landlord it occurred possibly as a result of using the door which was sticking although he did not know how it actually fell off.
The invoice from the trade states that the door was “jamming badly”. Such an issue is a landlord maintenance obligation. Given the malfunctioning door, I do not consider it reasonable that the tenant pay for the reinstatement of the handle. Accordingly, this claim is dismissed.
Because Wolfbrook Property Management Limited As Agent For Cassowary Limited has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed 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 5279186 — net $1,076.94 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 20/4/25	$1,647.14	Rent arrears to 20/4/25
Cleaning: incl. carpet	$515.00	Cleaning: incl. carpet
Rubbish removal	$413.90	Rubbish removal
Repairs: window	$233.90	Repairs: window
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,076.94
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,076.94

Claims and awards for application 5279186 — net $1,076.94 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 20/4/25

Amount: $1,647.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 20/4/25

Cleaning: incl. carpet

Amount: $515.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: incl. carpet

Rubbish removal

Amount: $413.90
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Repairs: window

Amount: $233.90
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: window

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Wolfbrook Property Management Limited As Agent For Cassowary Limited $1,076.94 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,760.00 (6249903-006) to Wolfbrook Property Management Limited As Agent For Cassowary Limited immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing represented by Ms Rowlands and Ms Kerr.
The tenant did not attend and not answer the calls made to his phone during the hearing. He had been did notified of the hearing by email and text, accordingly pursuant to section 92 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) the hearing continued in his 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.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 20 April 2025 at the conclusion of the fixed term. 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) RTA.
The landlord has established in evidence that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. He confirmed in writing the belongings he had left were rubbish and the landlord’s evidence is there was a strong smell of cigarette smoke that needed to be cleaned away. There is no evidence he had done any cleaning before he vacated.
The amounts ordered are proven in evidence and considered reasonable in the circumstances.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

The landlord claims compensation for having to replace a broken window and back door handle.
To be successful in such a claim, a landlord must prove that the 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.
Having considered the evidence I am satisfied that the landlord has established that the broken window occurred during the tenancy and was more than fair wear and tear. The tenant provided no explanation and just left the house with a broken window.
Accordingly, he is liable for the repair cost.
The door handle for the back door is different as it came off during the tenancy. The tenant told the landlord it occurred possibly as a result of using the door which was sticking although he did not know how it actually fell off.
The invoice from the trade states that the door was “jamming badly”. Such an issue is a landlord maintenance obligation. Given the malfunctioning door, I do not consider it reasonable that the tenant pay for the reinstatement of the handle. Accordingly, this claim is dismissed.
Because Wolfbrook Property Management Limited As Agent For Cassowary Limited has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5279186 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat B, 46 Hawkhurst Road, Lyttelton, 8082

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5279186 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat B, 46 Hawkhurst Road, Lyttelton, 8082

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

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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

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.