What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5302761 about?

The tribunal order states: 2. [The tenant/s] must pay Climber Property Ltd $3,163.52 immediately, calculated

How much money was awarded in case 5302761?

Cleaning: $2,645.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,365.71 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $364.81 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5302761?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5302761?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12506958-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5302761 about?

The tribunal order states: 2. [The tenant/s] must pay Climber Property Ltd $3,163.52 immediately, calculated

How much money was awarded in case 5302761?

Cleaning: $2,645.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,365.71 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $364.81 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5302761?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5302761?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12506958-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

3201 Great North Road, New Lynn, Auckland 0600 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5302761 — 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 5302761 — net $3,163.52 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 11/07/2025	$2,365.71	Rent arrears to 11/07/2025
Water rates to 18/07/2025	$364.81	Water rates to 18/07/2025
Cleaning/Rubbish/Repairs	$2,645.00	Cleaning/Rubbish/Repairs
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,163.52
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,163.52

Claims and awards for application 5302761 — net $3,163.52 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 11/07/2025

Amount: $2,365.71
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 11/07/2025

Water rates to 18/07/2025

Amount: $364.81
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates to 18/07/2025

Cleaning/Rubbish/Repairs

Amount: $2,645.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning/Rubbish/Repairs

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $3,163.52

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $3,163.52

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Climber Property Ltd $3,163.52 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,240.00 (3142429-002) to Climber Property Ltd immediately.
This tenancy commenced on 24 August 2016 and concluded following the tenant’s notice of termination, issued on 11 July 2025, giving 21 days’ notice.
The landlord has applied for the following awards: a) Rent arrears of $2,365.71, payable to 11 July 2025. b) Water rates arrears of $364.81, payable to 19 July 2025. c) Payment of an invoice in the amount of $2,645.00 for cleaning, rubbish removal, and the replacement of smoke alarms, which the landlord alleges were damaged at the end of the tenancy. d) The application filing fee of $28.00.

Are the rent arrears payable?

The applicant has provided rent records confirming the amount of rent owing up to 11 July 2025. I am satisfied that these records are accurate, and I therefore award rent arrears in the sum of $2,365.71 accordingly.

Are the water rates arrears payable?

The applicant has provided water rates records showing the amount of water owing up to 18 July 2025. I queried the applicant as to why the water charges for the final month were higher than in the previous month. The applicant produced evidence from the property owner, confirming that on the day of vacation water had pooled at the premises as a result of taps being left on. I am satisfied that the water rates records are accurate, that they reflect usage attributable to the respondent, and I therefore award the full amount of $364.81 accordingly. Is the cleaning and rubbish removal and smoke alarm replacement invoice the responsibility of the tenant?
The applicant has provided an itemised invoice for cleaning, rubbish removal, and related remediation at the property. At the conclusion of a tenancy, tenants are required under section 40(1)(e)(iii) of the Residential Tenancies Act to return the premises in a reasonably clean and tidy condition and to remove all rubbish.
The photographs and evidence provided by the applicant demonstrate that the property fell well short of this standard. The state of cleanliness was very poor and reflected an extended period of neglect.
The invoice also includes replacement of smoke alarms, which the landlord states were removed and found damaged at the property, and pest control for cockroaches, which is consistent with the condition of the premises as shown in the exit inspection photographs.
I am satisfied that these costs are the tenants liability. Accordingly, I award the sum of $2,645.00. The application filing fee:
As the applicant has been wholly successful in this application, I also award the filing fee of $28.00. H Ben Fayed 03 October 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 5302761 — net $3,163.52 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 11/07/2025	$2,365.71	Rent arrears to 11/07/2025
Water rates to 18/07/2025	$364.81	Water rates to 18/07/2025
Cleaning/Rubbish/Repairs	$2,645.00	Cleaning/Rubbish/Repairs
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,163.52
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,163.52

Claims and awards for application 5302761 — net $3,163.52 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 11/07/2025

Amount: $2,365.71
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 11/07/2025

Water rates to 18/07/2025

Amount: $364.81
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates to 18/07/2025

Cleaning/Rubbish/Repairs

Amount: $2,645.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning/Rubbish/Repairs

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $3,163.52

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $3,163.52

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Climber Property Ltd $3,163.52 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,240.00 (3142429-002) to Climber Property Ltd immediately.
This tenancy commenced on 24 August 2016 and concluded following the tenant’s notice of termination, issued on 11 July 2025, giving 21 days’ notice.
The landlord has applied for the following awards: a) Rent arrears of $2,365.71, payable to 11 July 2025. b) Water rates arrears of $364.81, payable to 19 July 2025. c) Payment of an invoice in the amount of $2,645.00 for cleaning, rubbish removal, and the replacement of smoke alarms, which the landlord alleges were damaged at the end of the tenancy. d) The application filing fee of $28.00.

Are the rent arrears payable?

The applicant has provided rent records confirming the amount of rent owing up to 11 July 2025. I am satisfied that these records are accurate, and I therefore award rent arrears in the sum of $2,365.71 accordingly.

Are the water rates arrears payable?

The applicant has provided water rates records showing the amount of water owing up to 18 July 2025. I queried the applicant as to why the water charges for the final month were higher than in the previous month. The applicant produced evidence from the property owner, confirming that on the day of vacation water had pooled at the premises as a result of taps being left on. I am satisfied that the water rates records are accurate, that they reflect usage attributable to the respondent, and I therefore award the full amount of $364.81 accordingly. Is the cleaning and rubbish removal and smoke alarm replacement invoice the responsibility of the tenant?
The applicant has provided an itemised invoice for cleaning, rubbish removal, and related remediation at the property. At the conclusion of a tenancy, tenants are required under section 40(1)(e)(iii) of the Residential Tenancies Act to return the premises in a reasonably clean and tidy condition and to remove all rubbish.
The photographs and evidence provided by the applicant demonstrate that the property fell well short of this standard. The state of cleanliness was very poor and reflected an extended period of neglect.
The invoice also includes replacement of smoke alarms, which the landlord states were removed and found damaged at the property, and pest control for cockroaches, which is consistent with the condition of the premises as shown in the exit inspection photographs.
I am satisfied that these costs are the tenants liability. Accordingly, I award the sum of $2,645.00. The application filing fee:
As the applicant has been wholly successful in this application, I also award the filing fee of $28.00. H Ben Fayed 03 October 2025

Tenancy Tribunal case 5302761 — Cleanliness at 3201 Great North Road, New Lynn, Auckland 0600

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5302761 — Cleanliness at 3201 Great North Road, New Lynn, Auckland 0600

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Are the rent arrears payable?

Are the water rates arrears payable?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Are the rent arrears payable?

Are the water rates arrears payable?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions