How much money was awarded in case 5303580?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to tenant

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5303580?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5303580?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12633490-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5303580?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to tenant

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5303580?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5303580?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12633490-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5303580 — Tenancy dispute

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5303580 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5303580 — net $28.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Tenant	Reason
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$28.00
Bond	$4,120.00
Total payable by Landlord to Tenant	$28.00

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the tenants’ names and identifying details.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $4,120.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The tenant/s] immediately.

The landlord’s application, number 5359665 is dismissed.

The landlord is to pay the tenant’s filing fee.

Reasons

This hearing was attended by [The tenant/s representative/s], representing [The tenant/s]. [The tenant/s] is the named tenant for the above premises at [Tenancy address suppressed]. [The tenant/s representative] provided written authorisation from [The tenant/s] to represent him. Others residing at one of the five properties, some of whom were named as tenants in the tenancy agreements, were also in attendance.

There was no attendance by the landlord. The landlord was given permission to attend by telephone, but did not call in at the appointed time. As the landlord has been notified, the hearing proceeded.

There are altogether five tenancies that are the subject of this hearing, located at [Tenancy address supressed. Each tenancy began on 21 May 2023, and ended on 30 May 2025. The tenants have filed five applications for the return of their bond. They provided supporting evidence including photographs and written correspondence.

At the hearing the tenants provided oral evidence and detailed written submissions, including a timeline, and information concerning costs incurred for work done at the premises.

The tenants state the landlord has been withholding their bond, despite exit inspections confirming the premises were all in a good condition. The landlord also instructed them to carry out extensive work at each of the premises. The landlord’s application: 5359665

The landlord has filed a counterclaim, application number 5359665, seeking compensation from the tenants for cleaning, batteries for remotes, damage to a driveway, flooring and kitchen panel.

As the landlord did not attend the hearing, this application is dismissed. Application 5303580: Should the bond be refunded?

This application (5303580) concerns the premises at [Tenancy address supressed]. The bond is $4,120.00.

The bond is money paid under a tenancy agreement as security for the performance of the tenant’s obligations under the tenancy agreement and the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the RTA). 1 The bond is the tenant’s money. 1 Section 2(1) definition of “bond”

The landlord has a claim against the bond. However, the landlord’s claim has been dismissed, as the landlord did not attend the hearing.

Furthermore, I am satisfied, from the evidence provided, that the tenant has complied with the obligation to leave the premises in a reasonably clean and tidy condition at the end of the tenancy.

The tenant for this premises is [The tenant/s], and the records show that the bond is in his name.

Accordingly, the bond is refunded in full to [The tenant/s]. Filing fee and name suppression

Because the tenant has been successful, the landlord is to pay the tenant’s filing fee.

The tenant’s request for name suppression is also granted, in view of the tenant being successful in the proceedings.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5303580 — net $28.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Tenant	Reason
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$28.00
Bond	$4,120.00
Total payable by Landlord to Tenant	$28.00

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the tenants’ names and identifying details.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $4,120.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The tenant/s] immediately.
The landlord’s application, number 5359665 is dismissed.
The landlord is to pay the tenant’s filing fee.

Reasons

This hearing was attended by [The tenant/s representative/s], representing [The tenant/s]. [The tenant/s] is the named tenant for the above premises at [Tenancy address suppressed]. [The tenant/s representative] provided written authorisation from [The tenant/s] to represent him. Others residing at one of the five properties, some of whom were named as tenants in the tenancy agreements, were also in attendance.
There was no attendance by the landlord. The landlord was given permission to attend by telephone, but did not call in at the appointed time. As the landlord has been notified, the hearing proceeded.
There are altogether five tenancies that are the subject of this hearing, located at [Tenancy address supressed. Each tenancy began on 21 May 2023, and ended on 30 May 2025. The tenants have filed five applications for the return of their bond. They provided supporting evidence including photographs and written correspondence.
At the hearing the tenants provided oral evidence and detailed written submissions, including a timeline, and information concerning costs incurred for work done at the premises.
The tenants state the landlord has been withholding their bond, despite exit inspections confirming the premises were all in a good condition. The landlord also instructed them to carry out extensive work at each of the premises. The landlord’s application: 5359665
The landlord has filed a counterclaim, application number 5359665, seeking compensation from the tenants for cleaning, batteries for remotes, damage to a driveway, flooring and kitchen panel.
As the landlord did not attend the hearing, this application is dismissed. Application 5303580: Should the bond be refunded?
This application (5303580) concerns the premises at [Tenancy address supressed]. The bond is $4,120.00.
The bond is money paid under a tenancy agreement as security for the performance of the tenant’s obligations under the tenancy agreement and the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the RTA). 1 The bond is the tenant’s money. 1 Section 2(1) definition of “bond”
The landlord has a claim against the bond. However, the landlord’s claim has been dismissed, as the landlord did not attend the hearing.
Furthermore, I am satisfied, from the evidence provided, that the tenant has complied with the obligation to leave the premises in a reasonably clean and tidy condition at the end of the tenancy.
The tenant for this premises is [The tenant/s], and the records show that the bond is in his name.
Accordingly, the bond is refunded in full to [The tenant/s]. Filing fee and name suppression
Because the tenant has been successful, the landlord is to pay the tenant’s filing fee.
The tenant’s request for name suppression is also granted, in view of the tenant being successful in the proceedings.

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5303580 — Tenancy dispute

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