What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5287479 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay [The tenant/s] landlord/s]/A Harcourts Just Rentals

How much money was awarded in case 5287479?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $100.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $212.18 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,002.14 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $153.09 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $324.90 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5287479?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5287479?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12497169-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5287479 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay [The tenant/s] landlord/s]/A Harcourts Just Rentals

How much money was awarded in case 5287479?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $100.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $212.18 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,002.14 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $153.09 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $324.90 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5287479?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5287479?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12497169-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

16 Powhiri Avenue, Kensington, Whangarei 0112 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5287479 — 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 5287479 — net $2,819.31 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 19.5.25	$2,002.14	Rent arrears to 19.5.25
Water rates	$324.90	Water rates
Lock/key replacement	$212.18	Lock/key replacement
Lawns and Garden work	$100.00	Lawns and Garden work
Repairs: Glass replacement	$153.09	Repairs: Glass replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,819.31
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,819.31

Claims and awards for application 5287479 — net $2,819.31 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 19.5.25

Amount: $2,002.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 19.5.25

Water rates

Amount: $324.90
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $212.18
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $100.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Repairs: Glass replacement

Amount: $153.09
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Glass replacement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Property damage Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay [The tenant/s] landlord/s]/A Harcourts Just Rentals $2,819.31 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing via remote video conference. There was no attendance by the tenant. An attempt was made to contact the tenant on the telephone number provided. The attempt was unsuccessful.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 19 May 2025. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. Having sighted the landlord’s evidence filed in support I am satisfied that the tenant is responsible for the rent and water debt.
The claims for outstanding rent and water charges are proven.

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 is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.
The tenant did not leave the outside of the premises reasonably tidy and did not remove all rubbish. The landlord provided an invoice from Jeremy Feast for $100.00 for lawn mowing and rubbish removal. The claim is reasonable.
The tenant did not return all keys. The landlord provided an invoice from Whangarei Lock and Joinery in support of this claim.
The amounts ordered are proved.
The landlord also claimed that the tenant did not leave the inside of the premises clean and tidy. The landlord has only provided a quote in support of this claim. The claim is also not support by the photographic evidence provided.
The claim for inside cleaning must be dismissed.

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 following damage was caused during the tenancy: broken glass in the dining room French door. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. Having sighted the landlord photographic evidence filed in support I am satisfied that the tenant is liable for the cost of this repair.
The amount ordered is proved.
Because [The tenant/s] landlord/s]/A Harcourts Just Rentals 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 5287479 — net $2,819.31 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 19.5.25	$2,002.14	Rent arrears to 19.5.25
Water rates	$324.90	Water rates
Lock/key replacement	$212.18	Lock/key replacement
Lawns and Garden work	$100.00	Lawns and Garden work
Repairs: Glass replacement	$153.09	Repairs: Glass replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,819.31
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,819.31

Claims and awards for application 5287479 — net $2,819.31 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 19.5.25

Amount: $2,002.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 19.5.25

Water rates

Amount: $324.90
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $212.18
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $100.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Repairs: Glass replacement

Amount: $153.09
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Glass replacement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Property damage Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay [The tenant/s] landlord/s]/A Harcourts Just Rentals $2,819.31 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing via remote video conference. There was no attendance by the tenant. An attempt was made to contact the tenant on the telephone number provided. The attempt was unsuccessful.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 19 May 2025. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. Having sighted the landlord’s evidence filed in support I am satisfied that the tenant is responsible for the rent and water debt.
The claims for outstanding rent and water charges are proven.

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 is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.
The tenant did not leave the outside of the premises reasonably tidy and did not remove all rubbish. The landlord provided an invoice from Jeremy Feast for $100.00 for lawn mowing and rubbish removal. The claim is reasonable.
The tenant did not return all keys. The landlord provided an invoice from Whangarei Lock and Joinery in support of this claim.
The amounts ordered are proved.
The landlord also claimed that the tenant did not leave the inside of the premises clean and tidy. The landlord has only provided a quote in support of this claim. The claim is also not support by the photographic evidence provided.
The claim for inside cleaning must be dismissed.

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 following damage was caused during the tenancy: broken glass in the dining room French door. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. Having sighted the landlord photographic evidence filed in support I am satisfied that the tenant is liable for the cost of this repair.
The amount ordered is proved.
Because [The tenant/s] landlord/s]/A Harcourts Just Rentals has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5287479 — Rent arrears at 16 Powhiri Avenue, Kensington, Whangarei 0112

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5287479 — Rent arrears at 16 Powhiri Avenue, Kensington, Whangarei 0112

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.