How much money was awarded in case 5337522?

Cleaning: $316.25 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Previous Order Application 5288066 D…: $4,747.85 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $2,242.50 awarded to landlord; Unpaid Water Charges: $295.43 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5337522?

The primary dispute was Property damage. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5337522?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12832945-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5337522?

Cleaning: $316.25 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Previous Order Application 5288066 D…: $4,747.85 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $2,242.50 awarded to landlord; Unpaid Water Charges: $295.43 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5337522?

The primary dispute was Property damage. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5337522?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12832945-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5337522 — Property damage

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5337522 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5337522 — net $7,630.03 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Previous order application 5288066 dated 25/07/2025	$4,747.85	Previous order application 5288066 dated 25/07/2025
Unpaid water charges	$295.43	Unpaid water charges
Replacement underfloor insulation	$2,242.50	Replacement underfloor insulation
Cleaning and rubbish disposal	$316.25	Cleaning and rubbish disposal
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$7,630.03
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$7,630.03

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord’s name and identifying details.

Levi Vili must pay [The landlord/s] $7,630.03 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.

This order incorporates the Tribunal order made on 25 July 2025 under application 5288066.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held by teleconference on 26 November 2025. The tenant did not attend. Repeated contact attempts were made using the tenant’s contact details, without success. I was satisfied that proper service of the hearing notice had been effected, and considered it reasonable to proceed in the tenant’s absence.

The landlord has applied for unpaid water rates, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

The landlord submitted evidence including: a. A rent summary and water rates invoice, b. Photographs taken at the end of the tenancy showing the condition of the premises, c. Invoices supporting the cost of cleaning, rubbish removal, and insulation repair, and d. The previous Tenancy Tribunal order

How much is owed for water rates?

The tenancy commenced on 26 October 2023 and ended on 29 July 2025. The landlord provided water rates invoices 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 landlord provided photographs and an invoice for $316.25 showing that the premises were not left in a reasonably clean and tidy condition, and that rubbish was left behind.

The amount ordered is 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 landlord claimed $2,242.50 for the cost of replacing underfloor insulation damaged by the tenant’s unauthorised dog caused during the tenancy. The landlord stated that the tenant did not have consent to keep a dog on the premises, and that the animal caused extensive damage to the insulation, which had to be replaced. Photographic evidence and a professional repair invoice were submitted in support.

The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.

The amount ordered is proved. Previous order

On 25 July 2025, the Tribunal made an order relating to this tenancy, awarding $4,747.85 to the landlord. The previous order is incorporated into this order for enforcement purposes. Filing fee and suppression order

As the landlord has wholly succeeded with the claim, I must order the tenant to reimburse the filing fee and grant suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5337522 — net $7,630.03 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Previous order application 5288066 dated 25/07/2025	$4,747.85	Previous order application 5288066 dated 25/07/2025
Unpaid water charges	$295.43	Unpaid water charges
Replacement underfloor insulation	$2,242.50	Replacement underfloor insulation
Cleaning and rubbish disposal	$316.25	Cleaning and rubbish disposal
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$7,630.03
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$7,630.03

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord’s name and identifying details.
Levi Vili must pay [The landlord/s] $7,630.03 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.

This order incorporates the Tribunal order made on 25 July 2025 under application 5288066.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held by teleconference on 26 November 2025. The tenant did not attend. Repeated contact attempts were made using the tenant’s contact details, without success. I was satisfied that proper service of the hearing notice had been effected, and considered it reasonable to proceed in the tenant’s absence.
The landlord has applied for unpaid water rates, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.
The landlord submitted evidence including: a. A rent summary and water rates invoice, b. Photographs taken at the end of the tenancy showing the condition of the premises, c. Invoices supporting the cost of cleaning, rubbish removal, and insulation repair, and d. The previous Tenancy Tribunal order

How much is owed for water rates?

The tenancy commenced on 26 October 2023 and ended on 29 July 2025. The landlord provided water rates invoices 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 landlord provided photographs and an invoice for $316.25 showing that the premises were not left in a reasonably clean and tidy condition, and that rubbish was left behind.
The amount ordered is 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 landlord claimed $2,242.50 for the cost of replacing underfloor insulation damaged by the tenant’s unauthorised dog caused during the tenancy. The landlord stated that the tenant did not have consent to keep a dog on the premises, and that the animal caused extensive damage to the insulation, which had to be replaced. Photographic evidence and a professional repair invoice were submitted in support.
The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amount ordered is proved. Previous order
On 25 July 2025, the Tribunal made an order relating to this tenancy, awarding $4,747.85 to the landlord. The previous order is incorporated into this order for enforcement purposes. Filing fee and suppression order
As the landlord has wholly succeeded with the claim, I must order the tenant to reimburse the filing fee and grant suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5337522 — Property damage

At a glance

Award balance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5337522 — Property damage

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for water rates?

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

Frequently asked questions

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for water rates?

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

Frequently asked questions