What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5322519 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Lodge City Rentals Limited As Agent For Brian

How much money was awarded in case 5322519?

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 5322519?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5322519?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12841809-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5322519 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Lodge City Rentals Limited As Agent For Brian

How much money was awarded in case 5322519?

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 5322519?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5322519?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12841809-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

91 Glen Lynne Avenue, Queenwood, Hamilton 3210 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5322519 — Rent arrears

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Lodge City Rentals Limited As Agent For Brian Morgan $3,948.00 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

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.
This was a continuation hearing after an adjournment on 22 October 2025 for vacated claims other than rent arrears to be evidenced. The bond had been paid to the landlord and applied against these.
The landlord had applied for rent arrears and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy. For completeness, this order provides for all claims awarded.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 2 October 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 lawns and gardens, including the swimming pool, required attention. An invoice for $290.00 for rubbish removal was provided and supported by photos.
The tenant did not return the keys. A locksmith attended and an invoice for $944.90, including garage remotes, was provided.
The owners undertook cleaning and outdoor maintenance themselves. Their claim was capped at the balance of the bond – being $328.86 for cleaning and $300.00 for outdoor maintenance. These amounts are reasonable and the effort required evidence by photos.
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.
Tenants are liable for the cost of repairing damage that is intentional or which results from any activity at the premises that is an imprisonable offence. This applies to anything the tenant does and anything done by a person they are responsible for. See section 49B(1) RTA.
Damage is intentional where a person intends to cause damage and takes the necessary steps to achieve that purpose. Damage is also intentional where a person does something, or allows a situation to continue, knowing that damage is a certainty. See Guo v Korck [2019] NZHC 1541.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: a. Broken door window. This was proven by a photo and the cost established by an invoice for $409.01 from the contractor. b. Gate rehanging. A gate was broken from its fixtures and required repair and rehanging at an invoiced cost of $207.23.
The damage above is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved. Filing fee
Because Lodge City Rentals Limited As Agent For Brian Morgan has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Lodge City Rentals Limited As Agent For Brian Morgan $3,948.00 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

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.
This was a continuation hearing after an adjournment on 22 October 2025 for vacated claims other than rent arrears to be evidenced. The bond had been paid to the landlord and applied against these.
The landlord had applied for rent arrears and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy. For completeness, this order provides for all claims awarded.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 2 October 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 lawns and gardens, including the swimming pool, required attention. An invoice for $290.00 for rubbish removal was provided and supported by photos.
The tenant did not return the keys. A locksmith attended and an invoice for $944.90, including garage remotes, was provided.
The owners undertook cleaning and outdoor maintenance themselves. Their claim was capped at the balance of the bond – being $328.86 for cleaning and $300.00 for outdoor maintenance. These amounts are reasonable and the effort required evidence by photos.
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.
Tenants are liable for the cost of repairing damage that is intentional or which results from any activity at the premises that is an imprisonable offence. This applies to anything the tenant does and anything done by a person they are responsible for. See section 49B(1) RTA.
Damage is intentional where a person intends to cause damage and takes the necessary steps to achieve that purpose. Damage is also intentional where a person does something, or allows a situation to continue, knowing that damage is a certainty. See Guo v Korck [2019] NZHC 1541.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: a. Broken door window. This was proven by a photo and the cost established by an invoice for $409.01 from the contractor. b. Gate rehanging. A gate was broken from its fixtures and required repair and rehanging at an invoiced cost of $207.23.
The damage above is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved. Filing fee
Because Lodge City Rentals Limited As Agent For Brian Morgan has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5322519 — Rent arrears at 91 Glen Lynne Avenue, Queenwood, Hamilton 3210

Tenancy Tribunal case 5322519 — Rent arrears at 91 Glen Lynne Avenue, Queenwood, Hamilton 3210

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?

Property management

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.

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?

Property management

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.