How much money was awarded in case 5342610?

Cleaning: $600.00 awarded to landlord; Compensation: Tenant'S Goods: $1,150.00 awarded to tenant; Eviction Costs: $267.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $195.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $490.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,040.71 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $707.73 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5342610?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5342610?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12677041-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5342610?

Cleaning: $600.00 awarded to landlord; Compensation: Tenant'S Goods: $1,150.00 awarded to tenant; Eviction Costs: $267.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $195.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $490.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,040.71 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $707.73 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5342610?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5342610?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12677041-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5342610 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5342610 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 5342610 — net $2,838.44 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Rent arrears to 12.8.2025	$3,040.71		Rent arrears to 12.8.2025
Cleaning	$600.00		Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$707.73		Rubbish removal
Lock/key replacement	$195.00		Lock/key replacement
Eviction costs	$267.00		Eviction costs
Window repairs	$490.00		Window repairs
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00		Filing fee reimbursement
Compensation: tenant's goods		$1,150.00	tenant's goods
Total award	$5,328.44	$1,150.00
Net award	$2,838.44
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,838.44

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

[The tenant/s] must pay [The landlord/s] $2,838.44 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,340.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The hearing was conducted by teleconference and was attended by [The landlord’s representative] for the landlord, and [The tenant’s representative] representing the tenant.

The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, payment from 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 provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The tenant does not dispute the rent summary, and the amount sought is awarded above.

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) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the RTA).

The landlord claims cleaning and rubbish removal costs. The landlord has provided evidence, including inspection reports with photographs. This evidence establishes that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish. The owner did the cleaning, and claimed $1,200.00 for time spent cleaning and rubbish removal, based on 40 hours work at $30 per hour.

Taking into account the size of the premises (a two bedroom unit), and the nature of the work, I consider $600.00 to be reasonable compensation for cleaning. Invoices for the rubbish removal costs have been provided, totalling $507.73 (tipping fees and contractor’s fees). It is accepted that an additional $200.00 for the owner’s time can be added to this, making a total of $707.73 for rubbish removal costs.

The landlord incurred the cost of eviction ($267.00). Following eviction, the locks and keys were changed. An invoice for this cost was provided ($195.00). The tenant accepts these costs, which are awarded above. Other costs

The tenant accepts liability for the damage to the window. The landlord seeks repair costs of $490.00, as shown in the invoice provided. This is awarded above. Compensation for the tenant’s goods

The landlord accepts that the tenant is to be compensated for appliances and furniture retained by the owner, which include a washing machine, dresser, glass cabinet, bedside drawers, freezer, and fridge/freezer. Following discussions, the landlord agrees to compensate the tenant in the amount of $1,150.00. This is awarded to the tenant above.

The tenant also claims compensation for other items not returned by the owner, including a toolbox, vacuum cleaner, and a large collection of DVDs and LP records. As explained, the tenant has the option to file his own application regarding these missing items. In the absence of an application by the tenant, these claims cannot be considered as part of this hearing. Filing fee and name suppression

As the landlord has been successful, the tenant is to pay the landlord’s filing fee.

Both parties seek name suppression. In view of the landlord being successful in the proceedings, the landlord is entitled to name suppression. In granting suppression for the tenant, the Tribunal has had regard to the interests of the parties, the public interest, and notes the landlord supports the tenant’s request.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5342610 — net $2,838.44 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Rent arrears to 12.8.2025	$3,040.71		Rent arrears to 12.8.2025
Cleaning	$600.00		Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$707.73		Rubbish removal
Lock/key replacement	$195.00		Lock/key replacement
Eviction costs	$267.00		Eviction costs
Window repairs	$490.00		Window repairs
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00		Filing fee reimbursement
Compensation: tenant's goods		$1,150.00	tenant's goods
Total award	$5,328.44	$1,150.00
Net award	$2,838.44
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,838.44

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the tenant’s and landlord’s names and identifying details.
[The tenant/s] must pay [The landlord/s] $2,838.44 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,340.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The hearing was conducted by teleconference and was attended by [The landlord’s representative] for the landlord, and [The tenant’s representative] representing the tenant.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, payment from 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 provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The tenant does not dispute the rent summary, and the amount sought is awarded above.

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) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the RTA).
The landlord claims cleaning and rubbish removal costs. The landlord has provided evidence, including inspection reports with photographs. This evidence establishes that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish. The owner did the cleaning, and claimed $1,200.00 for time spent cleaning and rubbish removal, based on 40 hours work at $30 per hour.
Taking into account the size of the premises (a two bedroom unit), and the nature of the work, I consider $600.00 to be reasonable compensation for cleaning. Invoices for the rubbish removal costs have been provided, totalling $507.73 (tipping fees and contractor’s fees). It is accepted that an additional $200.00 for the owner’s time can be added to this, making a total of $707.73 for rubbish removal costs.
The landlord incurred the cost of eviction ($267.00). Following eviction, the locks and keys were changed. An invoice for this cost was provided ($195.00). The tenant accepts these costs, which are awarded above. Other costs
The tenant accepts liability for the damage to the window. The landlord seeks repair costs of $490.00, as shown in the invoice provided. This is awarded above. Compensation for the tenant’s goods
The landlord accepts that the tenant is to be compensated for appliances and furniture retained by the owner, which include a washing machine, dresser, glass cabinet, bedside drawers, freezer, and fridge/freezer. Following discussions, the landlord agrees to compensate the tenant in the amount of $1,150.00. This is awarded to the tenant above.
The tenant also claims compensation for other items not returned by the owner, including a toolbox, vacuum cleaner, and a large collection of DVDs and LP records. As explained, the tenant has the option to file his own application regarding these missing items. In the absence of an application by the tenant, these claims cannot be considered as part of this hearing. Filing fee and name suppression
As the landlord has been successful, the tenant is to pay the landlord’s filing fee.
Both parties seek name suppression. In view of the landlord being successful in the proceedings, the landlord is entitled to name suppression. In granting suppression for the tenant, the Tribunal has had regard to the interests of the parties, the public interest, and notes the landlord supports the tenant’s request.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5342610 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5342610 — Rent arrears

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?

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?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions