What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5326759 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,084.95

How much money was awarded in case 5326759?

Cleaning: $454.20 awarded to landlord; Pest Control: $340.55 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $272.58 awarded to landlord; Walls and Doors: $525.26 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $492.36 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5326759?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5326759?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12825837-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5326759 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,084.95

How much money was awarded in case 5326759?

Cleaning: $454.20 awarded to landlord; Pest Control: $340.55 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $272.58 awarded to landlord; Walls and Doors: $525.26 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $492.36 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5326759?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5326759?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12825837-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 3, 258 Porchester Road, Takanini, Takanini 2112 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5326759 — 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 5326759 — net $2,084.95 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 9.6.2025	$272.58	Rent arrears to 9.6.2025
Rubbish removal	$492.36	Rubbish removal
Curtain cleaning	$454.20	Curtain cleaning
Pest control	$340.55	Pest control
Repairs: patch repair holes in walls and doors	$525.26	Repairs: patch repair holes in walls and doors
Net award	$2,084.95
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,084.95

Claims and awards for application 5326759 — net $2,084.95 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 9.6.2025

Amount: $272.58
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 9.6.2025

Rubbish removal

Amount: $492.36
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Curtain cleaning

Amount: $454.20
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Curtain cleaning

Pest control

Amount: $340.55
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Pest control

Repairs: patch repair holes in walls and doors

Amount: $525.26
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: patch repair holes in walls and doors

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Pest Control Rent arrears Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,084.95 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the video hearing represented by Ms Smith. The tenant did not join the video link and telephone calls to her cell phone number diverted to voicemail. I am satisfied that the tenant received notice of the hearing and did not attend.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and compensation following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 9 June 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.

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 is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish as shown in photos produced in evidence. There were also cockroaches present at the end of the tenancy which required eradication.
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.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: Various holes in walls, doors, and inside a wardrobe throughout rooms in the house which required plaster board patching. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.

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 5326759 — net $2,084.95 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 9.6.2025	$272.58	Rent arrears to 9.6.2025
Rubbish removal	$492.36	Rubbish removal
Curtain cleaning	$454.20	Curtain cleaning
Pest control	$340.55	Pest control
Repairs: patch repair holes in walls and doors	$525.26	Repairs: patch repair holes in walls and doors
Net award	$2,084.95
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,084.95

Claims and awards for application 5326759 — net $2,084.95 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 9.6.2025

Amount: $272.58
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 9.6.2025

Rubbish removal

Amount: $492.36
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Curtain cleaning

Amount: $454.20
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Curtain cleaning

Pest control

Amount: $340.55
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Pest control

Repairs: patch repair holes in walls and doors

Amount: $525.26
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: patch repair holes in walls and doors

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Pest Control Rent arrears Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,084.95 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the video hearing represented by Ms Smith. The tenant did not join the video link and telephone calls to her cell phone number diverted to voicemail. I am satisfied that the tenant received notice of the hearing and did not attend.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and compensation following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 9 June 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.

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 is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish as shown in photos produced in evidence. There were also cockroaches present at the end of the tenancy which required eradication.
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.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: Various holes in walls, doors, and inside a wardrobe throughout rooms in the house which required plaster board patching. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5326759 — Property damage at Unit/Flat 3, 258 Porchester Road, Takanini, Takanini 2112

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5326759 — Property damage at Unit/Flat 3, 258 Porchester Road, Takanini, Takanini 2112

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?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

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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?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.