What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5315897 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must immediately pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And

How much money was awarded in case 5315897?

Individual award amounts are in the official MoJ PDF. Claim amounts appear on this page when claims and net totals reconcile.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5315897?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5315897?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12333784-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5315897 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must immediately pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And

How much money was awarded in case 5315897?

Individual award amounts are in the official MoJ PDF. Claim amounts appear on this page when claims and net totals reconcile.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5315897?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5315897?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12333784-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat Unit 812, 139B Greys Avenue, Auckland Central, Tenancy Tribunal Case 5315897 — Rent arrears

Order

[The tenant/s] must immediately pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $1,923.04, calculated as shown in table below:

Reasons

The landlord attended the in-person hearing. The tenant was unable to attend as he is currently on remand in custody. His mother attended the hearing on his behalf. The Tribunal accepted her representation in the circumstances, with no objection from the landlord, and proceeded in the tenant’s absence.
The landlord applied for rent arrears and compensation following the termination of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

On 23 June 2025, the Tribunal issued an order terminating the tenancy and requiring the tenant to pay $1,088.57 in rent arrears.
The tenant’s mother advised that the tenancy ended on 8 July 2025, which the landlord accepted. The landlord presented rent records confirming the outstanding balance as of that date. The tenant’s mother stated that the tenant does not dispute the arrears and confirmed that the tenant acknowledges that the amounts are still owed.

Did the tenant comply with his 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 behind any chattels provided for their benefit (see sections 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986).

How much is owed for the two swipe card replacements?

During the tenancy, the tenant requested two replacement swipe cards. The total charge was $60.00, of which $10.00 was paid, leaving a balance of $50.00. This amount is not disputed by the tenant’s mother and is included in the order.

How much is owed for the rubbish removal?

Whilst the tenant’s mother left the property in a reasonably clean and tidy state, not all rubbish was removed. The tenant’s mother and the landlord both understood that the landlord would take responsibility for removing the remaining rubbish. However, there was a dispute about whether the tenant’s mother had agreed to cover the cost of this removal. She stated that had she known she would be charged, she would have taken the rubbish herself.
As this claim was only raised during the hearing, it has been adjourned for two weeks to allow the landlord to serve the rubbish removal cost application to the tenant in prison, as the tenant’s mother says that she cannot deliver those documents herself. The Tribunal encouraged the landlord and tenant’s mother to attempt to resolve the issue directly.
Instead of setting a new hearing date, the landlord has been directed to update the Registry on the outcome of those discussions. The final decision regarding rubbish removal will be made on the papers, after both parties are given a fair opportunity to respond. Both parties agreed to this process.
As a result of those discussions, the landlord provided a form establishing that the tenant’s mother signed a form, which included a provision accepting responsibility for the costs of that removal. Therefore, the tenant is responsible for those costs through the acts of his mother as his agent at the time. She says that as she is paying her son’s storage whilst he is incarcerated, she won’t be able to afford it. Whilst sympathetic to her situation, that is not a reason the Tribunal can rely on to decline the landlord’s claim.

Order

[The tenant/s] must immediately pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $1,923.04, calculated as shown in table below:

Reasons

The landlord attended the in-person hearing. The tenant was unable to attend as he is currently on remand in custody. His mother attended the hearing on his behalf. The Tribunal accepted her representation in the circumstances, with no objection from the landlord, and proceeded in the tenant’s absence.
The landlord applied for rent arrears and compensation following the termination of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

On 23 June 2025, the Tribunal issued an order terminating the tenancy and requiring the tenant to pay $1,088.57 in rent arrears.
The tenant’s mother advised that the tenancy ended on 8 July 2025, which the landlord accepted. The landlord presented rent records confirming the outstanding balance as of that date. The tenant’s mother stated that the tenant does not dispute the arrears and confirmed that the tenant acknowledges that the amounts are still owed.

Did the tenant comply with his 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 behind any chattels provided for their benefit (see sections 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986).

How much is owed for the two swipe card replacements?

During the tenancy, the tenant requested two replacement swipe cards. The total charge was $60.00, of which $10.00 was paid, leaving a balance of $50.00. This amount is not disputed by the tenant’s mother and is included in the order.

How much is owed for the rubbish removal?

Whilst the tenant’s mother left the property in a reasonably clean and tidy state, not all rubbish was removed. The tenant’s mother and the landlord both understood that the landlord would take responsibility for removing the remaining rubbish. However, there was a dispute about whether the tenant’s mother had agreed to cover the cost of this removal. She stated that had she known she would be charged, she would have taken the rubbish herself.
As this claim was only raised during the hearing, it has been adjourned for two weeks to allow the landlord to serve the rubbish removal cost application to the tenant in prison, as the tenant’s mother says that she cannot deliver those documents herself. The Tribunal encouraged the landlord and tenant’s mother to attempt to resolve the issue directly.
Instead of setting a new hearing date, the landlord has been directed to update the Registry on the outcome of those discussions. The final decision regarding rubbish removal will be made on the papers, after both parties are given a fair opportunity to respond. Both parties agreed to this process.
As a result of those discussions, the landlord provided a form establishing that the tenant’s mother signed a form, which included a provision accepting responsibility for the costs of that removal. Therefore, the tenant is responsible for those costs through the acts of his mother as his agent at the time. She says that as she is paying her son’s storage whilst he is incarcerated, she won’t be able to afford it. Whilst sympathetic to her situation, that is not a reason the Tribunal can rely on to decline the landlord’s claim.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5315897 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Unit 812, 139B Greys Avenue, Auckland Central,

Tenancy Tribunal case 5315897 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Unit 812, 139B Greys Avenue, Auckland Central,

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

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

How much is owed for the two swipe card replacements?

How much is owed for the rubbish removal?

Property management

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

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

How much is owed for the two swipe card replacements?

How much is owed for the rubbish removal?

Property management