What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5318564 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 5318564?

Bathroom Cabinet, Front Door And Lou…: $633.92 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $317.50 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $322.75 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $557.75 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $643.95 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $384.34 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $629.41 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,242.86 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $626.75 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5318564?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5318564?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12658874-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5318564 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 5318564?

Bathroom Cabinet, Front Door And Lou…: $633.92 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $317.50 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $322.75 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $557.75 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $643.95 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $384.34 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $629.41 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,242.86 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $626.75 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5318564?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5318564?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12658874-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

Unit/Flat Flat 1, 27 May Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton Tenancy Tribunal Case 5318564 — 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 5318564 — net $6,227.23 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears as at 8 July 2025	$4,242.86	Rent arrears as at 8 July 2025
Cleaning	$322.75	Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning	$317.50	Carpet Cleaning
Rubbish removal including skip bin hire	$626.75	Rubbish removal including skip bin hire
Lock/key replacement	$557.75	Lock/key replacement
Ranch slider and laundry window repair Dec 2024	$643.95	Ranch slider and laundry window repair Dec 2024
Ranch slider repair	$384.34	Ranch slider repair
Bathroom cabinet, front door and louvres	$633.92	Bathroom cabinet, front door and louvres
Wardrobe door repair	$629.41	Wardrobe door repair
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$6,227.23
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$6,227.23

Claims and awards for application 5318564 — net $6,227.23 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears as at 8 July 2025

Amount: $4,242.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears as at 8 July 2025

Cleaning

Amount: $322.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $317.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Rubbish removal including skip bin hire

Amount: $626.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal including skip bin hire

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $557.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlords’ names and identifying details.
Heaven Lee June Akenese Rounds must pay [The landlord/s] $6,227.23 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,160.00 to the landlords immediately.

Reasons

This application was scheduled to be heard by video conference. Ms Rounds did not connect to the Teams link provided to her and both calls I made to her telephone went to voicemail. The hearing proceeded in her absence.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, payment of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The landlords found the premises rented by Ms Rounds abandoned on 17 June 2025. The landlords are entitled to 3 weeks’ notice and so Ms Rounds is required to pay rent to 8 July 2025. The rent record shows that as at that date Ms Rounds owed $4242.86 in rent.

Did the tenant comply with her 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 photographs show that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
I also accept the evidence that the tenant did not return the keys.
The amounts ordered to remedy these issues are proved by invoices.

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 following damage was caused during the tenancy: * broken ranch slider window and laundry window in Dec 2024; * broken ranch slider window at end of tenancy; * Broken bathroom cabinet, front door and louvres at end of tenancy; *broken wardrobe door at end of tenancy.
The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved by invoices. Filing fee reimbursement
I am also ordering the tenant to reimburse the filing fee to the landlords because the landlords were wholly successful with their claim against her. Suppression of names
I am allowing the landlords’ application for suppression of their names, again because they were wholly successful with their claim. C ter Haar 04 November 2025

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 5318564 — net $6,227.23 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears as at 8 July 2025	$4,242.86	Rent arrears as at 8 July 2025
Cleaning	$322.75	Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning	$317.50	Carpet Cleaning
Rubbish removal including skip bin hire	$626.75	Rubbish removal including skip bin hire
Lock/key replacement	$557.75	Lock/key replacement
Ranch slider and laundry window repair Dec 2024	$643.95	Ranch slider and laundry window repair Dec 2024
Ranch slider repair	$384.34	Ranch slider repair
Bathroom cabinet, front door and louvres	$633.92	Bathroom cabinet, front door and louvres
Wardrobe door repair	$629.41	Wardrobe door repair
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$6,227.23
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$6,227.23

Claims and awards for application 5318564 — net $6,227.23 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears as at 8 July 2025

Amount: $4,242.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears as at 8 July 2025

Cleaning

Amount: $322.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $317.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Rubbish removal including skip bin hire

Amount: $626.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal including skip bin hire

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $557.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlords’ names and identifying details.
Heaven Lee June Akenese Rounds must pay [The landlord/s] $6,227.23 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,160.00 to the landlords immediately.

Reasons

This application was scheduled to be heard by video conference. Ms Rounds did not connect to the Teams link provided to her and both calls I made to her telephone went to voicemail. The hearing proceeded in her absence.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, payment of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The landlords found the premises rented by Ms Rounds abandoned on 17 June 2025. The landlords are entitled to 3 weeks’ notice and so Ms Rounds is required to pay rent to 8 July 2025. The rent record shows that as at that date Ms Rounds owed $4242.86 in rent.

Did the tenant comply with her 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 photographs show that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
I also accept the evidence that the tenant did not return the keys.
The amounts ordered to remedy these issues are proved by invoices.

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 following damage was caused during the tenancy: * broken ranch slider window and laundry window in Dec 2024; * broken ranch slider window at end of tenancy; * Broken bathroom cabinet, front door and louvres at end of tenancy; *broken wardrobe door at end of tenancy.
The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved by invoices. Filing fee reimbursement
I am also ordering the tenant to reimburse the filing fee to the landlords because the landlords were wholly successful with their claim against her. Suppression of names
I am allowing the landlords’ application for suppression of their names, again because they were wholly successful with their claim. C ter Haar 04 November 2025

Tenancy Tribunal case 5318564 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Flat 1, 27 May Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5318564 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Flat 1, 27 May Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

Did the tenant comply with her 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

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

Did the tenant comply with her 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

Frequently asked questions