What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5310008 about?

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

How much money was awarded in case 5310008?

Cleaning: $1,552.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,645.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5310008?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5310008?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12593290-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5310008 about?

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

How much money was awarded in case 5310008?

Cleaning: $1,552.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,645.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5310008?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5310008?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12593290-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

9 Huruhuru Road, Massey, Auckland 0614 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5310008 — 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 5310008 — net $1,305.50 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 09/03/2025	$2,645.00	Rent arrears to 09/03/2025
Cleaning/Rubbish/Lock Repair	$1,552.50	Cleaning/Rubbish/Lock Repair
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,305.50
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,305.50

Claims and awards for application 5310008 — net $1,305.50 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 09/03/2025

Amount: $2,645.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 09/03/2025

Cleaning/Rubbish/Lock Repair

Amount: $1,552.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning/Rubbish/Lock Repair

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $1,305.50

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,305.50

Dismissed claims

Letting And Advertising Fees — Application filing fee and suppression:

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the applicant’s name and identifying details.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,920.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.
Harmony Te Kahanui Pairama and Mau Aneti Ah-hao must pay [The landlord/s] $1,305.50 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:

Reasons

The applicant attended the hearing by video. The respondent did not attend or answer the phone when contacted.
The tenancy ended on 9 March 2025 after the tenant failed to pay rent for several weeks. On 2 March 2025, the landlord conducted an inspection and found that the premises had been vacated, with the keys left inside one of the kitchen drawers. The landlord subsequently secured a new tenant later that week, with the new tenancy commencing on 10 March 2025.
The applicant seeks:
$2,645.00 in rent arrears;
$1,380.00 for letting and advertising fees;
$1,552.50 for cleaning costs, rubbish removal, and repair of a lock damaged at the conclusion of the tenancy;
The application filing fee of $28.00; and
Suppression of their details.

Is the tenant liable for the rent arrears?

The landlord has provided a rent summary showing the amount owing as at 9 March 2025. I am satisfied that these records are accurate, and the amount claimed is accordingly awarded.

Is the tenant liable for the cleaning rubbish removal and lock repair invoice?

At the conclusion of the tenancy, section 40(1)(e)(iii) of the Residential Tenancies Act requires the tenant to leave the premises in a reasonably clean and tidy condition and to remove all rubbish. Based on the photographs provided, it is evident that the tenant breached these obligations.
Section 40(2)(a) of the Residential Tenancies Act prohibits the tenant from intentionally or carelessly causing damage to the premises. I am satisfied that the damage to the lock on the back door was caused by the tenant, either carelessly or intentionally. The amount claimed is less than the insurance excess.
For the reasons set out above, I am satisfied that the tenant is liable for the invoice covering the costs associated with these breaches. The amount specified in the invoice is therefore awarded.

Is the tenant liable for the letting and advertising fee?

I asked the landlord to explain what the letting and advertising fees were comprised of. He stated that these represented costs he charges for re- advertising and letting the property. While he noted that some expenses had been incurred, no specific details were provided as to what those expenses were or what they related to.
Section 44A of the Residential Tenancies Act requires a landlord to provide an itemised account of expenses incurred in re-letting the premises. The section also prohibits a landlord from claiming non-itemised costs, and doing so constitutes an unlawful act.
For these reasons, the claim for letting and advertising fees is dismissed. Application filing fee and suppression:
11. As the landlord has been substantially successful in their application, I have ordered reimbursement of the application filing fee and granted the request for suppression of their details.

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 5310008 — net $1,305.50 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 09/03/2025	$2,645.00	Rent arrears to 09/03/2025
Cleaning/Rubbish/Lock Repair	$1,552.50	Cleaning/Rubbish/Lock Repair
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,305.50
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,305.50

Claims and awards for application 5310008 — net $1,305.50 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 09/03/2025

Amount: $2,645.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 09/03/2025

Cleaning/Rubbish/Lock Repair

Amount: $1,552.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning/Rubbish/Lock Repair

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $1,305.50

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,305.50

Dismissed claims

Letting And Advertising Fees — Application filing fee and suppression:

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the applicant’s name and identifying details.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,920.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.
Harmony Te Kahanui Pairama and Mau Aneti Ah-hao must pay [The landlord/s] $1,305.50 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:

Reasons

The applicant attended the hearing by video. The respondent did not attend or answer the phone when contacted.
The tenancy ended on 9 March 2025 after the tenant failed to pay rent for several weeks. On 2 March 2025, the landlord conducted an inspection and found that the premises had been vacated, with the keys left inside one of the kitchen drawers. The landlord subsequently secured a new tenant later that week, with the new tenancy commencing on 10 March 2025.
The applicant seeks:
$2,645.00 in rent arrears;
$1,380.00 for letting and advertising fees;
$1,552.50 for cleaning costs, rubbish removal, and repair of a lock damaged at the conclusion of the tenancy;
The application filing fee of $28.00; and
Suppression of their details.

Is the tenant liable for the rent arrears?

The landlord has provided a rent summary showing the amount owing as at 9 March 2025. I am satisfied that these records are accurate, and the amount claimed is accordingly awarded.

Is the tenant liable for the cleaning rubbish removal and lock repair invoice?

At the conclusion of the tenancy, section 40(1)(e)(iii) of the Residential Tenancies Act requires the tenant to leave the premises in a reasonably clean and tidy condition and to remove all rubbish. Based on the photographs provided, it is evident that the tenant breached these obligations.
Section 40(2)(a) of the Residential Tenancies Act prohibits the tenant from intentionally or carelessly causing damage to the premises. I am satisfied that the damage to the lock on the back door was caused by the tenant, either carelessly or intentionally. The amount claimed is less than the insurance excess.
For the reasons set out above, I am satisfied that the tenant is liable for the invoice covering the costs associated with these breaches. The amount specified in the invoice is therefore awarded.

Is the tenant liable for the letting and advertising fee?

I asked the landlord to explain what the letting and advertising fees were comprised of. He stated that these represented costs he charges for re- advertising and letting the property. While he noted that some expenses had been incurred, no specific details were provided as to what those expenses were or what they related to.
Section 44A of the Residential Tenancies Act requires a landlord to provide an itemised account of expenses incurred in re-letting the premises. The section also prohibits a landlord from claiming non-itemised costs, and doing so constitutes an unlawful act.
For these reasons, the claim for letting and advertising fees is dismissed. Application filing fee and suppression:
11. As the landlord has been substantially successful in their application, I have ordered reimbursement of the application filing fee and granted the request for suppression of their details.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5310008 — Rent arrears at 9 Huruhuru Road, Massey, Auckland 0614

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5310008 — Rent arrears at 9 Huruhuru Road, Massey, Auckland 0614

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Dismissed claims

Order

Reasons

Is the tenant liable for the rent arrears?

Is the tenant liable for the cleaning rubbish removal and lock repair invoice?

Is the tenant liable for the letting and advertising fee?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Dismissed claims

Order

Reasons

Is the tenant liable for the rent arrears?

Is the tenant liable for the cleaning rubbish removal and lock repair invoice?

Is the tenant liable for the letting and advertising fee?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions