What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5334502 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Watson Real Estate Limited $1,942.82

How much money was awarded in case 5334502?

Cleaning: $425.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $328.80 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,467.13 awarded to landlord; Window: $187.43 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,586.46 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5334502?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5334502?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12627815-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5334502 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Watson Real Estate Limited $1,942.82

How much money was awarded in case 5334502?

Cleaning: $425.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $328.80 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,467.13 awarded to landlord; Window: $187.43 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,586.46 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5334502?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5334502?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12627815-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

29 McCorkindale Street, Feilding, Feilding 4702 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5334502 — 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 5334502 — net $1,942.82 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 12 August 2025	$1,467.13	Rent arrears to 12 August 2025
Cleaning and rubbish removal	$1,586.46	Cleaning and rubbish removal
Carpet Cleaning	$425.00	Carpet Cleaning
Lock/key replacement	$328.80	Lock/key replacement
Repairs: window	$187.43	Repairs: window
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,942.82
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,942.82

Claims and awards for application 5334502 — net $1,942.82 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 12 August 2025

Amount: $1,467.13
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 12 August 2025

Cleaning and rubbish removal

Amount: $1,586.46
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning and rubbish removal

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $425.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $328.80
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Repairs: window

Amount: $187.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: window

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Watson Real Estate Limited $1,942.82 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,080.00 (3115487-024) to Watson Real Estate Limited immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was conducted by phone. Two attempts to reach the tenant were unsuccessful.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 12 August 2025. The landlord had taken over the tenancy on April 2024. They provided rent records which show that at that time, the tenant was $74.29 in credit. That has been taken off the amount owing since they took over the property. The amount the tenant owes in rent arrears is therefore $1,467.13. That amount is 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 and return all keys and security devices. See section 40(1)(e) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The landlord provided photos showing that tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. There was a considerable amount of abandoned items and rubbish throughout the premises and no attempt had been made to clean the property.
Once the carpets had been vacuumed, they required cleaning. This is evident from the photographs. The carpets had been new at the start of the tenancy in December 2023.
The tenant did not return the keys. The landlord had to have the locks changed and obtain an extra set of keys for themselves
The landlord submitted invoices for all amounts ordered. The amounts ordered are proved.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

The landlord provided a photograph date stamped 16 January 2025 showing that during the tenancy, a window was broken. The landlord provided an invoice, showing that the window had been repaired at a cost of $187.43. The damage to the premises occurred during the tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. The tenant had not reimbursed the landlord for this amount, despite requests. the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. The amount ordered is proved.
Because Watson Real Estate Limited has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. T Baker, 29 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 5334502 — net $1,942.82 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 12 August 2025	$1,467.13	Rent arrears to 12 August 2025
Cleaning and rubbish removal	$1,586.46	Cleaning and rubbish removal
Carpet Cleaning	$425.00	Carpet Cleaning
Lock/key replacement	$328.80	Lock/key replacement
Repairs: window	$187.43	Repairs: window
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,942.82
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,942.82

Claims and awards for application 5334502 — net $1,942.82 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 12 August 2025

Amount: $1,467.13
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 12 August 2025

Cleaning and rubbish removal

Amount: $1,586.46
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning and rubbish removal

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $425.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $328.80
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Repairs: window

Amount: $187.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: window

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Watson Real Estate Limited $1,942.82 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,080.00 (3115487-024) to Watson Real Estate Limited immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was conducted by phone. Two attempts to reach the tenant were unsuccessful.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 12 August 2025. The landlord had taken over the tenancy on April 2024. They provided rent records which show that at that time, the tenant was $74.29 in credit. That has been taken off the amount owing since they took over the property. The amount the tenant owes in rent arrears is therefore $1,467.13. That amount is 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 and return all keys and security devices. See section 40(1)(e) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The landlord provided photos showing that tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. There was a considerable amount of abandoned items and rubbish throughout the premises and no attempt had been made to clean the property.
Once the carpets had been vacuumed, they required cleaning. This is evident from the photographs. The carpets had been new at the start of the tenancy in December 2023.
The tenant did not return the keys. The landlord had to have the locks changed and obtain an extra set of keys for themselves
The landlord submitted invoices for all amounts ordered. The amounts ordered are proved.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

The landlord provided a photograph date stamped 16 January 2025 showing that during the tenancy, a window was broken. The landlord provided an invoice, showing that the window had been repaired at a cost of $187.43. The damage to the premises occurred during the tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. The tenant had not reimbursed the landlord for this amount, despite requests. the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. The amount ordered is proved.
Because Watson Real Estate Limited has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. T Baker, 29 October 2025

Tenancy Tribunal case 5334502 — Rent arrears at 29 McCorkindale Street, Feilding, Feilding 4702

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5334502 — Rent arrears at 29 McCorkindale Street, Feilding, Feilding 4702

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

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.

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.