What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5339250 about?

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

How much money was awarded in case 5339250?

Dump Fees: $116.20 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $556.14 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $9,551.42 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $2,600.00 awarded to landlord; Skip Hire: $1,057.70 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5339250?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5339250?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12753128-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5339250 about?

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

How much money was awarded in case 5339250?

Dump Fees: $116.20 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $556.14 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $9,551.42 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $2,600.00 awarded to landlord; Skip Hire: $1,057.70 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5339250?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5339250?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12753128-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

23 Brian Crescent, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa 0932 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5339250 — 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 5339250 — net $11,909.46 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 8 October 2025	$9,551.42	Rent arrears to 8 October 2025
Rubbish removal	$2,600.00	Rubbish removal
Skip hire	$1,057.70	Skip hire
Dump fees	$116.20	Dump fees
Repairs - front door glass replacement	$556.14	Repairs - front door glass replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$11,909.46
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$11,909.46

Claims and awards for application 5339250 — net $11,909.46 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 8 October 2025

Amount: $9,551.42
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 8 October 2025

Rubbish removal

Amount: $2,600.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Skip hire

Amount: $1,057.70
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Skip hire

Dump fees

Amount: $116.20
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Dump fees

Repairs - front door glass replacement

Amount: $556.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs - front door glass replacement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Andrew Peter Laurence must pay [The landlord/s] $11,909.46 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,000.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. The tenant did not attend. I am satisfied that proper notice of the hearing was provided to the tenant.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.
The Tribunal held a directions conference which only the landlord attended on 16 October 2025. The landlord complied with the directions made and provided further evidence before the hearing today.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 8 October 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount of rent 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 1 .
The tenant did not remove all rubbish at the end of the tenancy. The amount of rubbish the landlord had to remove was significant.

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 2 .
The front door glass was broken and had to be replaced. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved by invoices and photos and by the evidence the landlord gave at the hearing.
As the application is successful, I have awarded the filing fee to the landlord. 1 See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) 2 See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA. Name suppression
The landlord sought, and is entitled to, a name suppression order as the application is wholly successful 3 .

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 5339250 — net $11,909.46 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 8 October 2025	$9,551.42	Rent arrears to 8 October 2025
Rubbish removal	$2,600.00	Rubbish removal
Skip hire	$1,057.70	Skip hire
Dump fees	$116.20	Dump fees
Repairs - front door glass replacement	$556.14	Repairs - front door glass replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$11,909.46
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$11,909.46

Claims and awards for application 5339250 — net $11,909.46 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 8 October 2025

Amount: $9,551.42
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 8 October 2025

Rubbish removal

Amount: $2,600.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Skip hire

Amount: $1,057.70
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Skip hire

Dump fees

Amount: $116.20
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Dump fees

Repairs - front door glass replacement

Amount: $556.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs - front door glass replacement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Andrew Peter Laurence must pay [The landlord/s] $11,909.46 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,000.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. The tenant did not attend. I am satisfied that proper notice of the hearing was provided to the tenant.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.
The Tribunal held a directions conference which only the landlord attended on 16 October 2025. The landlord complied with the directions made and provided further evidence before the hearing today.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 8 October 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount of rent 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 1 .
The tenant did not remove all rubbish at the end of the tenancy. The amount of rubbish the landlord had to remove was significant.

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 2 .
The front door glass was broken and had to be replaced. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved by invoices and photos and by the evidence the landlord gave at the hearing.
As the application is successful, I have awarded the filing fee to the landlord. 1 See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) 2 See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA. Name suppression
The landlord sought, and is entitled to, a name suppression order as the application is wholly successful 3 .

Tenancy Tribunal case 5339250 — Rent arrears at 23 Brian Crescent, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa 0932

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5339250 — Rent arrears at 23 Brian Crescent, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa 0932

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Frequently asked questions