How much money was awarded in case 5341902?

Cleaning: $112.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $333.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $1,103.45 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5341902?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5341902?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12897848-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5341902?

Cleaning: $112.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $333.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $1,103.45 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5341902?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5341902?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12897848-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 2, 29 Steeles Lane, Western Heights, Rotorua Tenancy Tribunal Case 5341902 — Property damage

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5341902 about?

The tribunal order states: The previous order on this case dated 18 December 2025 is superseded by this

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Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5341902. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Carpet Cleaning	$112.00	Carpet Cleaning
Cleaning	$333.50	Cleaning
Repairs	$1,103.45	Repairs
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement

The previous order on this case dated 18 December 2025 is superseded by this order.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,680.00 (BN-00069230) immediately apportioned as follows: Eves Realty Limited As The Agent For Paul & Peter Moselen: $1,576.95 [The tenant/s] tenant/s]: $103.05

At the hearing, I directed the applicant to provide evidence in support of their claims. Following the hearing, that evidence was not received by 18 December. A further request was issued, to which no response was received, and the application was dismissed.

The registry has since advised that the evidence was in fact sent, but was not correctly marked and, as a result, was not linked to this matter.

I do not consider it appropriate to dismiss the application on a technical basis. I have therefore reviewed the evidence provided and determined the matter as set out below.

For these

Reasons

, my previous order is superseded.

Is the respondent liable for the cleaning and carpet cleaning invoices?

The applicant seeks $112.00 for carpet cleaning and $333.50 for general cleaning. The applicant has provided photographs taken at the conclusion of the tenancy, which show the condition of the premises, including grime, scum, staining to the carpet, and the need for cleaning.

Section 40(1)(e)(iii) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 requires a tenant, at the conclusion of the tenancy, to return the premises in a clean and tidy state. The evidence establishes that the tenant was in breach of this obligation. The claimed cleaning costs are reasonable and are therefore awarded.

Is the respondent liable for the repair invoice?

The applicant is required to establish the claim to the civil law standard of proof, on the balance of probabilities.

The applicant seeks compensation for a damage repair invoice in the amount of $2,206.91. The invoice relates to the removal of a half trailer of rubbish, adjustment of a sliding door, patching and painting four holes, replacement of a door handle, painting and rehanging of doors, and the replacement of two doors.

The photographic evidence provided shows damage to at least one wall and one door. However, the extent of the damage described in the invoice is not fully supported by the photographs. There is also no evidence before me of rubbish having been left behind. I am not suggesting that this was not the case. However, the burden of proof rests with the applicant, and sufficient evidence has not been provided to substantiate that the full scope of work claimed was required.

In those circumstances, I consider it appropriate to allow the claim in part. I therefore award 50 per cent of the amount sought. The filing fee:

Because the applicant has been substantially successful in their application, I have awarded the application filing fee.

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5341902. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Carpet Cleaning	$112.00	Carpet Cleaning
Cleaning	$333.50	Cleaning
Repairs	$1,103.45	Repairs
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement

The previous order on this case dated 18 December 2025 is superseded by this order.

The registry has since advised that the evidence was in fact sent, but was not correctly marked and, as a result, was not linked to this matter.

I do not consider it appropriate to dismiss the application on a technical basis. I have therefore reviewed the evidence provided and determined the matter as set out below.

For these

Reasons

, my previous order is superseded.

Is the respondent liable for the cleaning and carpet cleaning invoices?

Is the respondent liable for the repair invoice?

The applicant is required to establish the claim to the civil law standard of proof, on the balance of probabilities.

In those circumstances, I consider it appropriate to allow the claim in part. I therefore award 50 per cent of the amount sought. The filing fee:

Because the applicant has been substantially successful in their application, I have awarded the application filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5341902 — Property damage at Unit/Flat 2, 29 Steeles Lane, Western Heights, Rotorua

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5341902 — Property damage at Unit/Flat 2, 29 Steeles Lane, Western Heights, Rotorua

At a glance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Is the respondent liable for the cleaning and carpet cleaning invoices?

Is the respondent liable for the repair invoice?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

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Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Is the respondent liable for the cleaning and carpet cleaning invoices?

Is the respondent liable for the repair invoice?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.