What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5340041 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 5340041?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Owing (Fixed Term Contract) To…: $9,034.29 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $332.99 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5340041?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5340041?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12959641-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5340041 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 5340041?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Owing (Fixed Term Contract) To…: $9,034.29 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $332.99 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5340041?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5340041?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12959641-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5340041 — Tenancy dispute

Reasons

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5340041 — net $6,915.28 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent owing (fixed term contract) to 23/10/2025	$9,034.29	Rent owing (fixed term contract) to 23/10/2025
Rubbish removal	$332.99	Rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$6,915.28
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$6,915.28

The landlord’s representatives attended the hearing by videoconference today. I telephoned the tenants however both phones went to voicemail. I continued with the hearing as the tenants have been emailed notice of this hearing.

The landlord has applied for rent arrears and compensation for lost rent of $9,034.29 and for cleaning and rubbish removal costs.

What happened to end the tenancy?

This was a fixed term tenancy due to end on 27 October 2025. The landlord says the tenants moved out without advising them but did eventually confirm this by phone and removed most of their belongings in early August 2025. The landlord provided photos taken on 11 August 2025 which show the premises empty of furniture.

A fixed term tenancy does not end early unless both parties agree, or the Tribunal makes an order. The tenants made it clear they were giving back vacant possession of the premises, and the landlord accepted this on 11 August 2025.

How much rent do the tenants owe?

The landlord provided a rent ledger which shows the tenants owed rent of $2,480.00 up to 10 August 2025.

The landlord says it advertised the property for rent on 1 August 2025 but was not able to re-rent it to suitable tenants until 27 October 2025. The landlord claims compensation for additional rent it lost under the fixed term tenancy contract up to 23 October 2025.

The total amount of rent owing up to 23 October 2025 is $9,034.29.

When tenants sign a fixed term tenancy contract it is important they understand that they are making a binding promise to pay rent until the end of that term. This can only be changed if the landlord agrees or if replacement tenants are found to take over the tenancy (this is called an “assignment”) or if a new tenancy starts with new tenants.

I accept that the landlord took reasonable steps to re-rent the property and has suffered a loss of rent. I award the amount claimed.

Did the tenants leave premises reasonably clean and remove all rubbish?

The landlord provided photos taken on 11 August 2025.

My decision is that the premises were left reasonably clean and tidy. I dismiss the claim for cleaning costs.

The tenants did leave some unwanted belongings and rubbish behind. I award the claim to dispose of this. The landlord said today the invoiced cost of $540.00 can be reduced to $332.99 because the contractor applied a credit due to the landlord. I award this amount. Bond and final matters

The bond of $2,480.00 has already been paid to the landlord in full. This reduces the amount owing by the tenants.

I award the filing fee to the landlord.

The tenants owe the balance of $6,915.28. The landlord and tenants can make a private agreement to start repayments, and this might avoid more collection costs.

The landlord has substantially succeeded with its claims. I agree to suppress its name on this occasion.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5340041 — net $6,915.28 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent owing (fixed term contract) to 23/10/2025	$9,034.29	Rent owing (fixed term contract) to 23/10/2025
Rubbish removal	$332.99	Rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$6,915.28
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$6,915.28

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
Dorothy Lindon and Rodney Malupo must pay [The landlord/s] $6,915.28 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord’s representatives attended the hearing by videoconference today. I telephoned the tenants however both phones went to voicemail. I continued with the hearing as the tenants have been emailed notice of this hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and compensation for lost rent of $9,034.29 and for cleaning and rubbish removal costs.

What happened to end the tenancy?

This was a fixed term tenancy due to end on 27 October 2025. The landlord says the tenants moved out without advising them but did eventually confirm this by phone and removed most of their belongings in early August 2025. The landlord provided photos taken on 11 August 2025 which show the premises empty of furniture.
A fixed term tenancy does not end early unless both parties agree, or the Tribunal makes an order. The tenants made it clear they were giving back vacant possession of the premises, and the landlord accepted this on 11 August 2025.

How much rent do the tenants owe?

The landlord provided a rent ledger which shows the tenants owed rent of $2,480.00 up to 10 August 2025.
The landlord says it advertised the property for rent on 1 August 2025 but was not able to re-rent it to suitable tenants until 27 October 2025. The landlord claims compensation for additional rent it lost under the fixed term tenancy contract up to 23 October 2025.
The total amount of rent owing up to 23 October 2025 is $9,034.29.
When tenants sign a fixed term tenancy contract it is important they understand that they are making a binding promise to pay rent until the end of that term. This can only be changed if the landlord agrees or if replacement tenants are found to take over the tenancy (this is called an “assignment”) or if a new tenancy starts with new tenants.
I accept that the landlord took reasonable steps to re-rent the property and has suffered a loss of rent. I award the amount claimed.

Did the tenants leave premises reasonably clean and remove all rubbish?

The landlord provided photos taken on 11 August 2025.
My decision is that the premises were left reasonably clean and tidy. I dismiss the claim for cleaning costs.
The tenants did leave some unwanted belongings and rubbish behind. I award the claim to dispose of this. The landlord said today the invoiced cost of $540.00 can be reduced to $332.99 because the contractor applied a credit due to the landlord. I award this amount. Bond and final matters
The bond of $2,480.00 has already been paid to the landlord in full. This reduces the amount owing by the tenants.
I award the filing fee to the landlord.
The tenants owe the balance of $6,915.28. The landlord and tenants can make a private agreement to start repayments, and this might avoid more collection costs.
The landlord has substantially succeeded with its claims. I agree to suppress its name on this occasion.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5340041 — Tenancy dispute

At a glance

Award balance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5340041 — Tenancy dispute

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

What happened to end the tenancy?

How much rent do the tenants owe?

Did the tenants leave premises reasonably clean and remove all rubbish?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

What happened to end the tenancy?

How much rent do the tenants owe?

Did the tenants leave premises reasonably clean and remove all rubbish?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions