How much money was awarded in case 5317909?

Cleaning: $400.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $600.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,000.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,000.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5317909?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5317909?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12611842-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5317909?

Cleaning: $400.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $600.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,000.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,000.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5317909?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5317909?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12611842-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5317909 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5317909 about?

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

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Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5317909 — net $3,028.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$2,000.00	Rent arrears
Carpet Cleaning	$400.00	Carpet Cleaning
Cleaning	$600.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$1,000.00	Rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,028.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,028.00

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.

Joshua William Foster must pay [The landlord/s] $3,028.00 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,000.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, set down to be conducted via video conference. There was no entry into the conference by the tenant, nor any prior contact with the Registry. A call to the tenant was attempted but unsuccessful. I was satisfied adequate service had completed and I continued with the hearing after the call went unanswered.

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 12 August 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy is as ordered.

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 did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.

The landlord provided photos that showed the premises in a very poor condition. There were abandoned items and rubbish throughout. The carpet was extremely dirty and stained.

The landlord provided a quote of $4,255.00. This quote included cleaning (including carpets) rubbish removal and repairs.

The landlord undertook the tasks himself with family assistance, except for the rubbish removal where a contractor was engaged at a cost of $1000.00. This cost is accepted as reasonable based on the significant effort required.

Having considered the evidence and the provided quote as a commercial rate comparison, I have awarded $400.00 towards the carpet cleaning and $600 for the house cleaning.

There was a second tenant who left the tenancy some two months before the end. The application is against the one remaining tenant and that is appropriate for the end of tenancy matters such as rent arrears that accrued at the end, as well as rubbish and cleaning. I did raise a concern that the repairs required appear for damage that may have occurred when both tenants were there. As such, the claim for compensation should be against both tenants. The landlord acknowledged this and proposed withdrawing the repair claim so as to conclude this application. In my mind that resolved the service issue and potential liability regarding the second tenant.

The amounts ordered are proved. Filing fee

Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. Suppression

Section 95A RTA states regarding suppression orders that the Tribunal must, on the application of a party that has wholly or substantially succeeded in proceedings, order that the party’s name or identifying particulars not be published, unless the Tribunal considers that publication is in the public interest or is justified because of the party’s conduct or any other circumstances of the case.

Further, the Tribunal may, on the application of any party to proceedings or on its own initiative, having regard to the interests of the parties and to the public interest, order that all or part of the evidence given or the name or any identifying particulars of any witness or party not be published.

The landlord requested suppression in its application. As it has been wholly successful, suppression is ordered.

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5317909 — net $3,028.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$2,000.00	Rent arrears
Carpet Cleaning	$400.00	Carpet Cleaning
Cleaning	$600.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$1,000.00	Rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,028.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,028.00

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.

Joshua William Foster must pay [The landlord/s] $3,028.00 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,000.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

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 12 August 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy is as ordered.

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

The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.

The landlord provided photos that showed the premises in a very poor condition. There were abandoned items and rubbish throughout. The carpet was extremely dirty and stained.

The landlord provided a quote of $4,255.00. This quote included cleaning (including carpets) rubbish removal and repairs.

Having considered the evidence and the provided quote as a commercial rate comparison, I have awarded $400.00 towards the carpet cleaning and $600 for the house cleaning.

The amounts ordered are proved. Filing fee

Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. Suppression

The landlord requested suppression in its application. As it has been wholly successful, suppression is ordered.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5317909 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5317909 — Rent arrears

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?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

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?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions