What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5345141 about?

The tribunal order states: Nathan Nolan must pay Progressive Realty Limited As Agent For The Lowe

How much money was awarded in case 5345141?

Cleaning: $125.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $132.25 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Painting: $600.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5345141?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5345141?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12712589-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5345141 about?

The tribunal order states: Nathan Nolan must pay Progressive Realty Limited As Agent For The Lowe

How much money was awarded in case 5345141?

Cleaning: $125.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $132.25 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Painting: $600.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5345141?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5345141?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12712589-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Room 3, Unit/Flat 47, 31 Poulson Street, Addington, Tenancy Tribunal Case 5345141 — Property damage

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5345141 — net $885.25 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Cleaning	$125.00	Cleaning
Repairs: Painting	$600.00	Repairs: Painting
Electrical fittings replacement/repair: Re-wire heater	$132.25	Electrical fittings replacement/repair: Re-wire heater
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$885.25
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$885.25

Order

Nathan Nolan must pay Progressive Realty Limited As Agent For The Lowe Family Trust $885.25 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Cleaning$125.00 Repairs: Painting$600.00 Electrical fittings replacement/repair: Re-wire heater$132.25 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$885.25 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$885.25

Reasons

Representatives of the landlord attended the hearing.
The tenant did not attend by the video link provided in the notice of hearing. He did not answer a call to his mobile during 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?

The tenancy ended on 19 August 2025 by Order of the Tribunal, on application by the landlord (5182072). The landlord was awarded rent arears to the end of the tenancy. The adjudicator directed that the bond be released to the landlord.
The landlord has now applied for rent until a new tenant was found. The landlord said that the tenant left the fixed term tenancy early. The previous decision refers to an allegation of abandonment, but the adjudicator did not terminate the tenancy on that basis. The tenancy was terminated for rent arrears (s55 & 56).
The landlord did not persuade me that there was any basis to award further rent. The claim for rent is dismissed.

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. The landlord provided photographs and two receipts. It said the first cleaner did not do everything asked of it, so a second was cleaner was engaged. It appears that the cleaners may have had different standards of the cleaning required as both cleaned the bathroom the varying degrees. I have awarded the landlord the second cleaning invoice only.

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 landlord claimed that wall damage occurred during the tenancy and that painting was required. It claimed $1,526.63. The landlord paid approximately $500 for other paintwork. The landlord and/or the painter have apportioned the “tenant” cost. I do not agree with the apportionment, without a clear and proper breakdown from the painter. The tenant damage is a few nail holes, the scuffing is wear and tear. I award the landlord $600 for paintwork.
As the landlord was partially successful, I also award reimbursement of the Tribunal application fee.

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5345141 — net $885.25 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Cleaning	$125.00	Cleaning
Repairs: Painting	$600.00	Repairs: Painting
Electrical fittings replacement/repair: Re-wire heater	$132.25	Electrical fittings replacement/repair: Re-wire heater
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$885.25
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$885.25

Nathan Nolan must pay Progressive Realty Limited As Agent For The Lowe Family Trust $885.25 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Cleaning$125.00 Repairs: Painting$600.00 Electrical fittings replacement/repair: Re-wire heater$132.25 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$885.25 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$885.25

Reasons

Representatives of the landlord attended the hearing.

The tenant did not attend by the video link provided in the notice of hearing. He did not answer a call to his mobile during 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?

The tenancy ended on 19 August 2025 by Order of the Tribunal, on application by the landlord (5182072). The landlord was awarded rent arears to the end of the tenancy. The adjudicator directed that the bond be released to the landlord.

The landlord has now applied for rent until a new tenant was found. The landlord said that the tenant left the fixed term tenancy early. The previous decision refers to an allegation of abandonment, but the adjudicator did not terminate the tenancy on that basis. The tenancy was terminated for rent arrears (s55 & 56).

The landlord did not persuade me that there was any basis to award further rent. The claim for rent is dismissed.

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. The landlord provided photographs and two receipts. It said the first cleaner did not do everything asked of it, so a second was cleaner was engaged. It appears that the cleaners may have had different standards of the cleaning required as both cleaned the bathroom the varying degrees. I have awarded the landlord the second cleaning invoice only.

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 landlord claimed that wall damage occurred during the tenancy and that painting was required. It claimed $1,526.63. The landlord paid approximately $500 for other paintwork. The landlord and/or the painter have apportioned the “tenant” cost. I do not agree with the apportionment, without a clear and proper breakdown from the painter. The tenant damage is a few nail holes, the scuffing is wear and tear. I award the landlord $600 for paintwork.

As the landlord was partially successful, I also award reimbursement of the Tribunal application fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5345141 — Property damage at Room 3, Unit/Flat 47, 31 Poulson Street, Addington,

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5345141 — Property damage at Room 3, Unit/Flat 47, 31 Poulson Street, Addington,

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5345141 — Property damage at Room 3, Unit/Flat 47, 31 Poulson Street, Addington,

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5345141 — Property damage at Room 3, Unit/Flat 47, 31 Poulson Street, Addington,

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Dismissed claims

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

Award balance

Claims & awards

Dismissed claims

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