How much money was awarded in case 5291941?

Cleaning: $400.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $300.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,200.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $397.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5291941?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5291941?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12756392-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5291941?

Cleaning: $400.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $300.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,200.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $397.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5291941?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5291941?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12756392-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

40 Paterson Avenue West, Pukekohe, Pukekohe 2120 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5291941 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5291941 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Pr Property Management

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Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5291941 — net $524.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 28 May 2025	$2,200.00	Rent arrears (to 28 May 2025
Cleaning	$400.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal: Skip bin hire	$397.00	Rubbish removal: Skip bin hire
Lawns and Garden work	$300.00	Lawns and Garden work
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$524.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$524.00

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Pr Property Management Limited As Agent For Lamps Limited $524.00 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,800.00 (BN-00006886) to Pr Property Management Limited As Agent For Lamps Limited immediately.

Reasons

The hearing proceeded by way of video conference. Mr Narayanaraja and Mr Allwyn, Property Managers, appeared for the landlord.

The tenants did not appear, and three unsuccessful attempts were made to join them to the hearing by telephone. The first two attempts resulted in the call being answered and immediately terminated. The third attempt was answered by an unnamed female who advised the tenants was not available. The Tribunal was satisfied the tenant was properly served with the notice of hearing and the case proceeded in their absence.

On 22 June 2025 the landlord applied for outstanding rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

The matter was originally heard on 25 September 2025 but adjourned to give the tenant’s the opportunity to provide evidence that the rent arrears had been paid by WINZ. The adjournment also gave the landlord the opportunity to provide evidence to prove their claims for compensation.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 28 May 2025. The landlord provided up to date rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy totalled $2200.00.

There was no evidence provided by the tenant disproving the rent arrears.

The amount claimed is ordered.

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 stated the tenant failed to leave the property reasonably clean and tidy and remove all rubbish and seeks compensation after paying a contractor to complete the work as follows: a. Cleaning and rubbish removal costs totalling $400.00. b. Skip bin hire totalling $397.00. c. Lawn mowing and corrugated iron removal costs totalling $300.00 (700sqm lawn area). Invoices in the amounts claimed were provided.

The landlord provided pre-tenancy inspection photographs which prove the property was provided in a clean and tidy free from rubbish at the commencement of the tenancy. The tribunal notes that the property showed some evidence of wear, and the carpets were stained in a bedroom.

The Tribunal also notes that at the commencement of the tenancy the exterior of the property was tidy with the grass having been recently mown.

The landlord provided exit photographs which prove the condition of the property at the end of the tenancy. The Tribunal notes the following: a. The tenants failed to remove all items from the property and there was a significant amount of clothing, toys, bedding and mattresses, food, cook ware, toiletries and personal items and rubbish left behind which filled a skip bin. b. The property had not been cleaned. The floors had not been vacuumed or mopped, the cupboards had not been emptied and wiped out, the bathroom vanity and sink were soiled and clogged with debris, the kitchen bench was cluttered and unclean, and the kitchen sink as full of dishes and green waste. c. The lawns were overgrown – the landlord estimated the height to be 300- 400mm long.

The Tribunal has been able to make a proper before an after comparison of the condition of the property at the beginning and end of the tenancy. Having heard from the landlord and considering all of the evidence the Tribunal finds the tenants failed to leave the property and the grounds reasonably clean and tidy and failed to remove all rubbish. The amounts claimed are reasonable and ordered. Costs and name suppression

Because Pr Property Management Limited As Agent For Lamps Limited has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Despite being wholly successful the landlord did not seek name suppression.

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5291941 — net $524.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 28 May 2025	$2,200.00	Rent arrears (to 28 May 2025
Cleaning	$400.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal: Skip bin hire	$397.00	Rubbish removal: Skip bin hire
Lawns and Garden work	$300.00	Lawns and Garden work
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$524.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$524.00

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Pr Property Management Limited As Agent For Lamps Limited $524.00 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,800.00 (BN-00006886) to Pr Property Management Limited As Agent For Lamps Limited immediately.

Reasons

The hearing proceeded by way of video conference. Mr Narayanaraja and Mr Allwyn, Property Managers, appeared for the landlord.

On 22 June 2025 the landlord applied for outstanding 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 28 May 2025. The landlord provided up to date rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy totalled $2200.00.

There was no evidence provided by the tenant disproving the rent arrears.

The amount claimed is ordered.

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

The Tribunal also notes that at the commencement of the tenancy the exterior of the property was tidy with the grass having been recently mown.

Because Pr Property Management Limited As Agent For Lamps Limited has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Despite being wholly successful the landlord did not seek name suppression.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5291941 — Rent arrears at 40 Paterson Avenue West, Pukekohe, Pukekohe 2120

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5291941 — Rent arrears at 40 Paterson Avenue West, Pukekohe, Pukekohe 2120

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

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?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.