What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5334343 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Oxygen.Co.Nz Limited As Agent For Liz And [The tenant/s] landlord/s] $3,613.46 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

How much money was awarded in case 5334343?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Lightbulbs: $115.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,170.46 awarded to landlord; To Wardrobe Door: $300.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5334343?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5334343?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12735213-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5334343 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Oxygen.Co.Nz Limited As Agent For Liz And [The tenant/s] landlord/s] $3,613.46 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

How much money was awarded in case 5334343?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Lightbulbs: $115.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,170.46 awarded to landlord; To Wardrobe Door: $300.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5334343?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5334343?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12735213-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat A, 7 Stellin Street, Boulcott, Lower Hutt 5011 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5334343 — 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 5334343 — net $3,613.46 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 25 April 2025	$3,170.46	Rent arrears to 25 April 2025
Replace missing lightbulbs and oven bracket	$115.00	Replace missing lightbulbs and oven bracket
Repairs: to wardrobe door	$300.00	Repairs: to wardrobe door
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,613.46
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,613.46

Claims and awards for application 5334343 — net $3,613.46 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 25 April 2025

Amount: $3,170.46
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 25 April 2025

Replace missing lightbulbs and oven bracket

Amount: $115.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace missing lightbulbs and oven bracket

Repairs: to wardrobe door

Amount: $300.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: to wardrobe door

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $3,613.46

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $3,613.46

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Oxygen.Co.Nz Limited As Agent For Liz And [The tenant/s] landlord/s] $3,613.46 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
This order incorporates the mediated order sealed on 8 April 2025 under application 5190391.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. The tenant was served using an email address for service which can be used for up to two years after the end of the tenancy. See 91A(2) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA).
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended by consent on 25 April 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.
I note that the parties attended mediation and an order was also made for rent arrears by consent. This order incorporates the mediators order for enforcement purposes.
Since the tenancy ended the landlord has made a one party application for the bond and used $1867.60 for cleaning, rubbish removal and gardening. The remaining $52.40 was credited to the rent arrears.

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) RTA.
The landlord had to replace a number of light bulbs and an oven bracket at the end of the tenancy. Because the light bulbs were missing – not just blown – I am persuaded I should allow the claim for replacement bulbs. The amounts ordered are proved.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

There is a claim for a repairs to a wardrobe door. The 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 landlord has provided me with photos which prove the damage occurred during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. The amount ordered is proved. Filing fee
Because the landlord has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee.

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 5334343 — net $3,613.46 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 25 April 2025	$3,170.46	Rent arrears to 25 April 2025
Replace missing lightbulbs and oven bracket	$115.00	Replace missing lightbulbs and oven bracket
Repairs: to wardrobe door	$300.00	Repairs: to wardrobe door
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,613.46
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,613.46

Claims and awards for application 5334343 — net $3,613.46 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 25 April 2025

Amount: $3,170.46
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 25 April 2025

Replace missing lightbulbs and oven bracket

Amount: $115.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace missing lightbulbs and oven bracket

Repairs: to wardrobe door

Amount: $300.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: to wardrobe door

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $3,613.46

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $3,613.46

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Oxygen.Co.Nz Limited As Agent For Liz And [The tenant/s] landlord/s] $3,613.46 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
This order incorporates the mediated order sealed on 8 April 2025 under application 5190391.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. The tenant was served using an email address for service which can be used for up to two years after the end of the tenancy. See 91A(2) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA).
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended by consent on 25 April 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.
I note that the parties attended mediation and an order was also made for rent arrears by consent. This order incorporates the mediators order for enforcement purposes.
Since the tenancy ended the landlord has made a one party application for the bond and used $1867.60 for cleaning, rubbish removal and gardening. The remaining $52.40 was credited to the rent arrears.

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) RTA.
The landlord had to replace a number of light bulbs and an oven bracket at the end of the tenancy. Because the light bulbs were missing – not just blown – I am persuaded I should allow the claim for replacement bulbs. The amounts ordered are proved.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

There is a claim for a repairs to a wardrobe door. The 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 landlord has provided me with photos which prove the damage occurred during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. The amount ordered is proved. Filing fee
Because the landlord has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5334343 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat A, 7 Stellin Street, Boulcott, Lower Hutt 5011

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5334343 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat A, 7 Stellin Street, Boulcott, Lower Hutt 5011

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

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 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

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.