What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5344147 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Shelter Realty Limited As Agent For Romeo

How much money was awarded in case 5344147?

Cleaning: $632.50 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $297.85 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $379.50 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $490.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,196.64 awarded to landlord; Blinds: $402.50 awarded to landlord; Walls: $517.50 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $517.50 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $1,395.76 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5344147?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5344147?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13018987-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5344147 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Shelter Realty Limited As Agent For Romeo

How much money was awarded in case 5344147?

Cleaning: $632.50 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $297.85 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $379.50 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $490.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,196.64 awarded to landlord; Blinds: $402.50 awarded to landlord; Walls: $517.50 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $517.50 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $1,395.76 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5344147?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5344147?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13018987-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

49 Clayden Shuttleworth Street, Papakura, Papakura 2110 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5344147 — 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 5344147 — net $5,657.75 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 15 August 2025	$4,196.64	Rent arrears to 15 August 2025
Water rates	$1,395.76	Water rates
Lock/key replacement: keys and remotes	$490.00	Lock/key replacement: keys and remotes
Repairs: blinds	$402.50	Repairs: blinds
Carpet Cleaning	$632.50	Carpet Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$517.50	Rubbish removal
Repairs: walls	$517.50	Repairs: walls
Lawns and Garden work: including green waste removal	$379.50	Lawns and Garden work: including green waste removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Cleaning	$297.85	Cleaning
Net award	$5,657.75
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$5,657.75

Claims and awards for application 5344147 — net $5,657.75 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 15 August 2025

Amount: $4,196.64
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 15 August 2025

Water rates

Amount: $1,395.76
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Lock/key replacement: keys and remotes

Amount: $490.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement: keys and remotes

Repairs: blinds

Amount: $402.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: blinds

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $632.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Shelter Realty Limited As Agent For Romeo Polo $5,657.75 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $3,200.00 (BN-00046083) to Shelter Realty Limited As Agent For Romeo Polo immediately.

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing.
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 and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 15 August 2025. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.

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) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
The tenant did not return the keys and remotes.
The amounts ordered are proved.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

A landlord must prove that damage to the premises occurred during the tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. If this is established, to avoid liability, the tenant must prove they did not carelessly or intentionally cause or permit the damage. Tenants are liable for the actions of people at the premises with their permission. See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: blinds and walls. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.

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 5344147 — net $5,657.75 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 15 August 2025	$4,196.64	Rent arrears to 15 August 2025
Water rates	$1,395.76	Water rates
Lock/key replacement: keys and remotes	$490.00	Lock/key replacement: keys and remotes
Repairs: blinds	$402.50	Repairs: blinds
Carpet Cleaning	$632.50	Carpet Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$517.50	Rubbish removal
Repairs: walls	$517.50	Repairs: walls
Lawns and Garden work: including green waste removal	$379.50	Lawns and Garden work: including green waste removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Cleaning	$297.85	Cleaning
Net award	$5,657.75
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$5,657.75

Claims and awards for application 5344147 — net $5,657.75 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 15 August 2025

Amount: $4,196.64
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 15 August 2025

Water rates

Amount: $1,395.76
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Lock/key replacement: keys and remotes

Amount: $490.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement: keys and remotes

Repairs: blinds

Amount: $402.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: blinds

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $632.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Shelter Realty Limited As Agent For Romeo Polo $5,657.75 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $3,200.00 (BN-00046083) to Shelter Realty Limited As Agent For Romeo Polo immediately.

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing.
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 and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 15 August 2025. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.

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) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
The tenant did not return the keys and remotes.
The amounts ordered are proved.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

A landlord must prove that damage to the premises occurred during the tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. If this is established, to avoid liability, the tenant must prove they did not carelessly or intentionally cause or permit the damage. Tenants are liable for the actions of people at the premises with their permission. See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: blinds and walls. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5344147 — Rent arrears at 49 Clayden Shuttleworth Street, Papakura, Papakura 2110

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5344147 — Rent arrears at 49 Clayden Shuttleworth Street, Papakura, Papakura 2110

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

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

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

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