What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5343379 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 5343379?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $164.53 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $14,560.00 awarded to landlord; Walls and Doors: $1,080.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,556.08 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $2,059.86 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5343379?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5343379?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13143740-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5343379 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 5343379?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $164.53 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $14,560.00 awarded to landlord; Walls and Doors: $1,080.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,556.08 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $2,059.86 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5343379?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5343379?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13143740-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5343379 — 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 5343379 — net $17,488.47 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 28 July 2025	$14,560.00	Rent arrears to 28 July 2025
Water rates	$2,059.86	Water rates
Window repairs	$164.53	Window repairs
Cleaning and rubbish removal	$1,556.08	13. The number of hours claimed for cleaning and rubbish removal (30 hours) is fair and reasonable having regard to the landlord’s video.
Repairs: Repair holes in walls and doors, replace missing curtains	$1,080.00	Repairs: Repair holes in walls and doors, replace missing curtains
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$17,488.47
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$17,488.47

Claims and awards for application 5343379 — net $17,488.47 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 28 July 2025

Amount: $14,560.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 28 July 2025

Water rates

Amount: $2,059.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Window repairs

Amount: $164.53
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs

Cleaning and rubbish removal

Amount: $1,556.08
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: 13. The number of hours claimed for cleaning and rubbish removal (30 hours) is fair and reasonable having regard to the landlord’s video.

Repairs: Repair holes in walls and doors, replace missing curtains

Amount: $1,080.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details. 2. 3.

Reasons

Background

The tenancy began on 17 April 2021 and ended on 28 July 2025.
The landlord’s application sought rent arrears, water rates, exemplary damages (removal of smoke alarms), re-glazing, repairs, cleaning and rubbish removal costs.
The hearing took place in [City] on 18 February 2026. Both parties participated in the hearing [The property manager/s] represented the landlord.
At the hearing, [The property manager/s] withdrew the claims for exemplary damages for removal of smoke alarms, painting, and loss of rent. Rent arrears and water rates
The claims for rent arrears to the end of the tenancy and for water use during the tenancy are proven by the landlord’s rent record, and copies of the [City] District Council invoices for the period of the tenancy.
Mr Rapata did not dispute these claims. Cleaning and rubbish removal
Tenants must remove all rubbish and leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy at the end of the tenancy. 1
[The property manager/s] provided a video showing the condition of the premises at the end of the tenancy.
The inside of the house was very unclean.
There were some items left behind in a shed / garage.
The claim seeks $1,556.08 for cleaning and rubbish removal per an invoice from [Cleaning company].
Mr Rapata did not dispute the claimed.
The number of hours claimed for cleaning and rubbish removal (30 hours) is fair and reasonable having regard to the landlord’s video. The cost of rubbish dumping and cleaning materials is proven. Repairs
The video showed a broken glass pane in the back door and numerous holes in walls and doors, some of which were partially repaired. Two curtains were missing. 1 Section 40(1)(e)(iii) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (“RTA”)
Mr Rapata accepted that this damage happened during his tenancy. The damage is beyond fair wear and tear.
[The property manager/s] withdrew the claims for painting and loss of rent, which is reasonable given the age of the paint at the end of the tenancy.
The amounts claimed for re-glazing, repair of holes, and replacement of curtains are proven and are fair and reasonable. Filing fee, name suppression, bond
The landlord was successful in this application, and I must award the landlord the filing fee of $28.00. 2
The landlord sought name suppression. Name suppression is granted on the grounds that the landlord was substantially successful in the proceedings. 3
The bond will be released to the landlord.

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 5343379 — net $17,488.47 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 28 July 2025	$14,560.00	Rent arrears to 28 July 2025
Water rates	$2,059.86	Water rates
Window repairs	$164.53	Window repairs
Cleaning and rubbish removal	$1,556.08	13. The number of hours claimed for cleaning and rubbish removal (30 hours) is fair and reasonable having regard to the landlord’s video.
Repairs: Repair holes in walls and doors, replace missing curtains	$1,080.00	Repairs: Repair holes in walls and doors, replace missing curtains
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$17,488.47
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$17,488.47

Claims and awards for application 5343379 — net $17,488.47 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 28 July 2025

Amount: $14,560.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 28 July 2025

Water rates

Amount: $2,059.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Window repairs

Amount: $164.53
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs

Cleaning and rubbish removal

Amount: $1,556.08
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: 13. The number of hours claimed for cleaning and rubbish removal (30 hours) is fair and reasonable having regard to the landlord’s video.

Repairs: Repair holes in walls and doors, replace missing curtains

Amount: $1,080.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details. 2. 3.

Reasons

Background

The tenancy began on 17 April 2021 and ended on 28 July 2025.
The landlord’s application sought rent arrears, water rates, exemplary damages (removal of smoke alarms), re-glazing, repairs, cleaning and rubbish removal costs.
The hearing took place in [City] on 18 February 2026. Both parties participated in the hearing [The property manager/s] represented the landlord.
At the hearing, [The property manager/s] withdrew the claims for exemplary damages for removal of smoke alarms, painting, and loss of rent. Rent arrears and water rates
The claims for rent arrears to the end of the tenancy and for water use during the tenancy are proven by the landlord’s rent record, and copies of the [City] District Council invoices for the period of the tenancy.
Mr Rapata did not dispute these claims. Cleaning and rubbish removal
Tenants must remove all rubbish and leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy at the end of the tenancy. 1
[The property manager/s] provided a video showing the condition of the premises at the end of the tenancy.
The inside of the house was very unclean.
There were some items left behind in a shed / garage.
The claim seeks $1,556.08 for cleaning and rubbish removal per an invoice from [Cleaning company].
Mr Rapata did not dispute the claimed.
The number of hours claimed for cleaning and rubbish removal (30 hours) is fair and reasonable having regard to the landlord’s video. The cost of rubbish dumping and cleaning materials is proven. Repairs
The video showed a broken glass pane in the back door and numerous holes in walls and doors, some of which were partially repaired. Two curtains were missing. 1 Section 40(1)(e)(iii) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (“RTA”)
Mr Rapata accepted that this damage happened during his tenancy. The damage is beyond fair wear and tear.
[The property manager/s] withdrew the claims for painting and loss of rent, which is reasonable given the age of the paint at the end of the tenancy.
The amounts claimed for re-glazing, repair of holes, and replacement of curtains are proven and are fair and reasonable. Filing fee, name suppression, bond
The landlord was successful in this application, and I must award the landlord the filing fee of $28.00. 2
The landlord sought name suppression. Name suppression is granted on the grounds that the landlord was substantially successful in the proceedings. 3
The bond will be released to the landlord.

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