What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5325921 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Mcdonald Real Estate & Rentals Limited As Agent For

How much money was awarded in case 5325921?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $485.00 awarded to landlord; Drain Unblocking: $116.85 awarded to landlord; Miscellaneous: $1,193.70 awarded to landlord; Painting: $189.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5325921?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5325921?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12634917-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5325921 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Mcdonald Real Estate & Rentals Limited As Agent For

How much money was awarded in case 5325921?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $485.00 awarded to landlord; Drain Unblocking: $116.85 awarded to landlord; Miscellaneous: $1,193.70 awarded to landlord; Painting: $189.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5325921?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5325921?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12634917-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

34 Cassandra Street, Stratford, Stratford 4332 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5325921 — Property damage

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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 5325921 — net $72.55 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 08/05/2025	$485.00	Rent arrears to 08/05/2025
Repairs: Drain Unblocking	$116.85	Repairs: Drain Unblocking
Repairs: Miscellaneous	$1,193.70	Repairs: Miscellaneous
Repairs: Painting	$189.00	Repairs: Painting
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$72.55
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$72.55

Claims and awards for application 5325921 — net $72.55 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 08/05/2025

Amount: $485.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 08/05/2025

Repairs: Drain Unblocking

Amount: $116.85
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Drain Unblocking

Repairs: Miscellaneous

Amount: $1,193.70
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Miscellaneous

Repairs: Painting

Amount: $189.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Painting

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Mcdonald Real Estate & Rentals Limited As Agent For Johanne Beverland $72.55 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,940.00 (5815873-004) to Mcdonald Real Estate & Rentals Limited As Agent For Johanne Beverland immediately.
The applicant states that the tenancy ended on 5 May 2025, following 21 days’ notice given by the respondent. The applicant has filed this application seeking reimbursement or compensation for the following amounts: a) Rent owing: $485.00, covering the period up to 8 May 2025. b) Plumbing costs: $116.15, supported by an invoice. c) Property damage costs: $1,193.70 in total, with only the items attributed to the tenant highlighted and claimed. These include: d) $358.49 for repair of the wall in bedroom two; e) $143.75 for replacement of the back door lock; f) $189.75 for repair of the bathroom door; g) $155.25 for repair of the back door; h) $196.96 for repair of the cupboards in the lounge; i) $74.75 for repair of the front door panel; and j) $74.75 for repair of a wooden board in the kitchen.
Photographic evidence has been provided showing that the drain was blocked with painting utensils and other debris, which caused the sink blockage as well as confirming the other damage for which compensation was sought.

Are the rent arrears the liability of the respondent?

The applicant has provided a rent summary showing the amount owing. I am satisfied that this record is accurate and reliable. Accordingly, the amount of $485.00 is awarded to the applicant.

Are the remaining invoices the liability of the respondent?

Under section 40(1)(e)(iv) of the Act, the tenant is required to return all keys at the conclusion of the tenancy. I am satisfied that the respondent failed to do so, and accordingly, the replacement of the back door lock was justified.
Further, under section 40(2)(a), a tenant must not intentionally or carelessly cause damage to the premises. The various modifications made by the respondent, as shown in the photographic evidence, together with the physical damage observed, constitute a breach of these obligations.
I am satisfied that the damage was caused either carelessly or, more probably, intentionally. The costs claimed by the applicant for the repairs are therefore awarded in full. The filing fee:
Because the applicant has been wholly successful in their application, the application filing fee is also awarded. H Ben Fayed 30 October 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 5325921 — net $72.55 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 08/05/2025	$485.00	Rent arrears to 08/05/2025
Repairs: Drain Unblocking	$116.85	Repairs: Drain Unblocking
Repairs: Miscellaneous	$1,193.70	Repairs: Miscellaneous
Repairs: Painting	$189.00	Repairs: Painting
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$72.55
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$72.55

Claims and awards for application 5325921 — net $72.55 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 08/05/2025

Amount: $485.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 08/05/2025

Repairs: Drain Unblocking

Amount: $116.85
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Drain Unblocking

Repairs: Miscellaneous

Amount: $1,193.70
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Miscellaneous

Repairs: Painting

Amount: $189.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Painting

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Mcdonald Real Estate & Rentals Limited As Agent For Johanne Beverland $72.55 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,940.00 (5815873-004) to Mcdonald Real Estate & Rentals Limited As Agent For Johanne Beverland immediately.
The applicant states that the tenancy ended on 5 May 2025, following 21 days’ notice given by the respondent. The applicant has filed this application seeking reimbursement or compensation for the following amounts: a) Rent owing: $485.00, covering the period up to 8 May 2025. b) Plumbing costs: $116.15, supported by an invoice. c) Property damage costs: $1,193.70 in total, with only the items attributed to the tenant highlighted and claimed. These include: d) $358.49 for repair of the wall in bedroom two; e) $143.75 for replacement of the back door lock; f) $189.75 for repair of the bathroom door; g) $155.25 for repair of the back door; h) $196.96 for repair of the cupboards in the lounge; i) $74.75 for repair of the front door panel; and j) $74.75 for repair of a wooden board in the kitchen.
Photographic evidence has been provided showing that the drain was blocked with painting utensils and other debris, which caused the sink blockage as well as confirming the other damage for which compensation was sought.

Are the rent arrears the liability of the respondent?

The applicant has provided a rent summary showing the amount owing. I am satisfied that this record is accurate and reliable. Accordingly, the amount of $485.00 is awarded to the applicant.

Are the remaining invoices the liability of the respondent?

Under section 40(1)(e)(iv) of the Act, the tenant is required to return all keys at the conclusion of the tenancy. I am satisfied that the respondent failed to do so, and accordingly, the replacement of the back door lock was justified.
Further, under section 40(2)(a), a tenant must not intentionally or carelessly cause damage to the premises. The various modifications made by the respondent, as shown in the photographic evidence, together with the physical damage observed, constitute a breach of these obligations.
I am satisfied that the damage was caused either carelessly or, more probably, intentionally. The costs claimed by the applicant for the repairs are therefore awarded in full. The filing fee:
Because the applicant has been wholly successful in their application, the application filing fee is also awarded. H Ben Fayed 30 October 2025

Tenancy Tribunal case 5325921 — Property damage at 34 Cassandra Street, Stratford, Stratford 4332

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5325921 — Property damage at 34 Cassandra Street, Stratford, Stratford 4332

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Are the rent arrears the liability of the respondent?

Are the remaining invoices the liability of the respondent?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Are the rent arrears the liability of the respondent?

Are the remaining invoices the liability of the respondent?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions