How much money was awarded in case 5314839?

Cleaning: $641.12 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $708.40 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $42.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $1,333.65 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $248.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $131.68 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,107.14 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5314839?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5314839?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12398436-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5314839?

Cleaning: $641.12 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $708.40 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $42.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $1,333.65 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $248.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $131.68 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,107.14 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5314839?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5314839?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12398436-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

35 Norman Street, Tainui, Dunedin 9013 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5314839 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5314839 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Dpm Property Group Limited As Agent

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5314839 — net $2,899.99 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 10/6/2025	$2,107.14	Rent arrears to 10/6/2025
Cleaning	$641.12	Cleaning
Lock/key replacement	$42.00	Lock/key replacement
Repairs	$1,333.65	Repairs
Lawns & garden work & rubbish removal	$708.40	Lawns & garden work & rubbish removal
Replacement mirror & garment rack	$248.00	Replacement mirror & garment rack
Replacement shower hose	$131.68	Replacement shower hose
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,899.99
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,899.99

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Dpm Property Group Limited As Agent For Aki Seiuli $2,899.99 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

This order incorporates the mediated agreement made on 9 May 2925 under application 5243192.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,340.00 (5950907-006) to Dpm Property Group Limited As Agent For Aki Seiuli immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing.

Unfortunately, the Tribunal was unable to contact either tenant by telephone.

The landlord has applied for 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 10/6/2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.

On 9/5/2025 parties agreed on the amount of arrears owing to 14/5/2025. The previous agreement is incorporated into this order for enforcement purposes.

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 landlord claimed compensation of $1,639.52 as follows: a. $42.00 for replacement keys, b. $533.31 for cleaning, c. $107.81 for cleaning of whiteware, d. $708.40 for gardening, rubbish removal and tip fees, e. $119.00 for a missing mirror, f. $129.00 for a missing garment rack.

In support of the claim the landlord provided exit photographs taken on 12/6 and 16/6/2025, invoices and emails between the parties about the state of the premises.

I am persuaded by the evidence that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.

The tenant did not return the keys.

There was a mirror and garment rack chattels missing at the end of the tenancy.

The amounts ordered are proved.

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.

The landlord claimed compensation of $1,465.33 as follows: a. $131.68 for a broken shower hose, b. $1,333.65 for repairs to walls in the hallway, lounge and laundry and rehanging doors.

Exit photographs and invoices were provided to support the claim.

The landlord did not suggest any of the damage was intentional.

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.

I am satisfied damage was caused during the tenancy to the shower hose and various walls.

The damage is more than fair wear and tear.

The amounts ordered are proved.

As Dpm Property Group Limited As Agent For Aki Seiuli has wholly succeeded with the claim I must award the filing fee.

The landlord did not ask for name suppression.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5314839 — net $2,899.99 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 10/6/2025	$2,107.14	Rent arrears to 10/6/2025
Cleaning	$641.12	Cleaning
Lock/key replacement	$42.00	Lock/key replacement
Repairs	$1,333.65	Repairs
Lawns & garden work & rubbish removal	$708.40	Lawns & garden work & rubbish removal
Replacement mirror & garment rack	$248.00	Replacement mirror & garment rack
Replacement shower hose	$131.68	Replacement shower hose
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,899.99
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,899.99

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Dpm Property Group Limited As Agent For Aki Seiuli $2,899.99 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
This order incorporates the mediated agreement made on 9 May 2925 under application 5243192.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,340.00 (5950907-006) to Dpm Property Group Limited As Agent For Aki Seiuli immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing.
Unfortunately, the Tribunal was unable to contact either tenant by telephone.
The landlord has applied for 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 10/6/2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.
On 9/5/2025 parties agreed on the amount of arrears owing to 14/5/2025. The previous agreement is incorporated into this order for enforcement purposes.

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 landlord claimed compensation of $1,639.52 as follows: a. $42.00 for replacement keys, b. $533.31 for cleaning, c. $107.81 for cleaning of whiteware, d. $708.40 for gardening, rubbish removal and tip fees, e. $119.00 for a missing mirror, f. $129.00 for a missing garment rack.
In support of the claim the landlord provided exit photographs taken on 12/6 and 16/6/2025, invoices and emails between the parties about the state of the premises.
I am persuaded by the evidence that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The tenant did not return the keys.
There was a mirror and garment rack chattels missing at the end of the tenancy.
The amounts ordered are proved.

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.
The landlord claimed compensation of $1,465.33 as follows: a. $131.68 for a broken shower hose, b. $1,333.65 for repairs to walls in the hallway, lounge and laundry and rehanging doors.
Exit photographs and invoices were provided to support the claim.
The landlord did not suggest any of the damage was intentional.
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.
I am satisfied damage was caused during the tenancy to the shower hose and various walls.
The damage is more than fair wear and tear.
The amounts ordered are proved.
As Dpm Property Group Limited As Agent For Aki Seiuli has wholly succeeded with the claim I must award the filing fee.
The landlord did not ask for name suppression.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5314839 — Rent arrears at 35 Norman Street, Tainui, Dunedin 9013

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5314839 — Rent arrears at 35 Norman Street, Tainui, Dunedin 9013

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?

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.

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?

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.