What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5343857 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay First Realty Limited $2,763.79 immediately,

How much money was awarded in case 5343857?

Cleaning: $160.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $350.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $240.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $172.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,514.29 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $899.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5343857?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5343857?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12807992-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5343857 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay First Realty Limited $2,763.79 immediately,

How much money was awarded in case 5343857?

Cleaning: $160.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $350.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $240.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $172.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,514.29 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $899.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5343857?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5343857?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12807992-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

190 Boord Crescent, Kumeu, RD 1, Kumeu 0891 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5343857 — Rent arrears

Reasons

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5343857 — net $2,763.79 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 8 September 2025	$3,514.29	Rent arrears to 8 September 2025
Carpet Cleaning	$160.00	Carpet Cleaning
Repairs	$172.50	Repairs
Cleaning	$350.00	Cleaning
Lawns and Garden work	$240.00	Lawns and Garden work
Rubbish removal	$899.00	Rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,763.79
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,763.79

The landlord attended the hearing. The tenant did not attend.

The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

In August 2025 the tenant fell behind in her rent. On 18 August 2025 the landlord visited the tenant and found her to be in the process of vacating the premises. The tenant did not give notice but vacated the premises and left.

The landlord is claiming 21 days’ rent in lieu of notice up until 8 September 2025. The landlord produced a rent summary in support of the total amount of rent owing to this date being $3,514.29.

The claim is proved.

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 and remove all rubbish. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

The landlord produced photographs of the premises which show that no cleaning had been undertaken at all prior to the tenant departing. The landlord is claiming ten hours cleaning at $35.00 per hour including GST.

The landlord is also claiming $160.00 for carpet cleaning. Photographs produced by the landlord show the carpets to be badly stained at the end of the tenancy.

The landlord is claiming $240.00 for lawnmowing costs. The landlord says the lawns had not been mowed prior to the tenancy ending. The property is in a rural area and the section is approximately 1 acre in area.

The landlord is claiming $899.00 for removal of a large amount of rubbish from inside and outside the premises.

The landlord produced photographs and invoices in support of the above claims.

These claims and the amounts ordered are proved.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Tenants are liable for the cost of repairing damage that is intentional or which results from any activity at the premises that is an imprisonable offence. This applies to anything the tenant does and anything done by a person they are responsible for. See section 49B(1) RTA.

Damage is intentional where a person intends to cause damage and takes the necessary steps to achieve that purpose. Damage is also intentional where a person does something, or allows a situation to continue, knowing that damage is a certainty. See Guo v Korck [2019] NZHC 1541.

The landlord claims a wardrobe door was removed during the tenancy and needed re-hanging.

The landlord claims this cost $172.50. An invoice was produced in support of this claim. This amounts to more than fair wear and tear and the tenant has not disproved liability.

The amount ordered is proved.

Because First Realty Limited has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5343857 — net $2,763.79 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 8 September 2025	$3,514.29	Rent arrears to 8 September 2025
Carpet Cleaning	$160.00	Carpet Cleaning
Repairs	$172.50	Repairs
Cleaning	$350.00	Cleaning
Lawns and Garden work	$240.00	Lawns and Garden work
Rubbish removal	$899.00	Rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,763.79
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,763.79

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay First Realty Limited $2,763.79 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,600.00 (5981707-004) to First Realty Limited immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. The tenant did not attend.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

In August 2025 the tenant fell behind in her rent. On 18 August 2025 the landlord visited the tenant and found her to be in the process of vacating the premises. The tenant did not give notice but vacated the premises and left.
The landlord is claiming 21 days’ rent in lieu of notice up until 8 September 2025. The landlord produced a rent summary in support of the total amount of rent owing to this date being $3,514.29.
The claim is proved.

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 and remove all rubbish. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The landlord produced photographs of the premises which show that no cleaning had been undertaken at all prior to the tenant departing. The landlord is claiming ten hours cleaning at $35.00 per hour including GST.
The landlord is also claiming $160.00 for carpet cleaning. Photographs produced by the landlord show the carpets to be badly stained at the end of the tenancy.
The landlord is claiming $240.00 for lawnmowing costs. The landlord says the lawns had not been mowed prior to the tenancy ending. The property is in a rural area and the section is approximately 1 acre in area.
The landlord is claiming $899.00 for removal of a large amount of rubbish from inside and outside the premises.
The landlord produced photographs and invoices in support of the above claims.
These claims and the amounts ordered are proved.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Tenants are liable for the cost of repairing damage that is intentional or which results from any activity at the premises that is an imprisonable offence. This applies to anything the tenant does and anything done by a person they are responsible for. See section 49B(1) RTA.
Damage is intentional where a person intends to cause damage and takes the necessary steps to achieve that purpose. Damage is also intentional where a person does something, or allows a situation to continue, knowing that damage is a certainty. See Guo v Korck [2019] NZHC 1541.
The landlord claims a wardrobe door was removed during the tenancy and needed re-hanging.
The landlord claims this cost $172.50. An invoice was produced in support of this claim. This amounts to more than fair wear and tear and the tenant has not disproved liability.
The amount ordered is proved.
Because First Realty Limited has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5343857 — Rent arrears at 190 Boord Crescent, Kumeu, RD 1, Kumeu 0891

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5343857 — Rent arrears at 190 Boord Crescent, Kumeu, RD 1, Kumeu 0891

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

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.

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

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.