What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5353742 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 5353742?

Cleaning: $733.70 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,000.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $356.50 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $81.07 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5353742?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5353742?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12877015-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5353742 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 5353742?

Cleaning: $733.70 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,000.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $356.50 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $81.07 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5353742?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5353742?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12877015-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

17 Huri Street, Mangere Bridge, Auckland 2022 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5353742 — 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 5353742 — net $2,199.27 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears – 21 to 30 June 2025	$1,000.00	Rent arrears – 21 to 30 June 2025
Water rates	$81.07	Water rates
Cleaning, carpet cleaning, repairs to walls in bedrooms 2,3, the hallway and lounge	$733.70	Cleaning, carpet cleaning, repairs to walls in bedrooms 2,3, the hallway and lounge
Rubbish removal and repair to upstairs bedroom door	$356.50	Rubbish removal and repair to upstairs bedroom door
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,199.27
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,199.27

Claims and awards for application 5353742 — net $2,199.27 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears – 21 to 30 June 2025

Amount: $1,000.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears – 21 to 30 June 2025

Water rates

Amount: $81.07
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Cleaning, carpet cleaning, repairs to walls in bedrooms 2,3, the hallway and lounge

Amount: $733.70
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning, carpet cleaning, repairs to walls in bedrooms 2,3, the hallway and lounge

Rubbish removal and repair to upstairs bedroom door

Amount: $356.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal and repair to upstairs bedroom door

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Filing Fee 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’s name and identifying details.
Shannah-Maree Opai must pay [The landlord/s] $2,199.27 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:

Reasons

The landlord’s representative attended the hearing which I held by phone. My call to the tenant went to voicemail. I am satisfied that proper notice of the hearing was given to the tenant.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent and for water rates?

On 17 June 2025, the Tribunal made an order for rent arrears to 20 June 2025 of $5,708.34 1 . The landlord sought further rent of $3,908.34 to 30 June 2025. That is a duplication. The adjudicator noted in her order that rent for the period 21 to 30 June 2025 would be $1,000.00, in addition to the amount she ordered to 20 June 2025. That is the amount I have awarded since the landlord has started enforcing the previous order so I cannot combine the orders.
The landlord provided a water rates invoice which proves the amount owing for water rates 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 2 .
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.

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 3 .
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: there was damage to the walls in bedrooms 2 and 3, the hallway, and the lounge. A door in the upstairs bedroom was damaged and had to be repaired.
The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved by invoices and photos and by the evidence the landlord’s representative gave at the hearing.
As the application is successful, I have reimbursed the filing fee. 1 [2025] NZTT 5240635 2 See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) 3 See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA Result
The tenant will pay the landlord $2,199.27. This is in addition to the amount awarded to the landlord by the Tribunal on 17 June 2025. Name suppression
The landlord sought, and is entitled to, name suppression as the application is wholly successful 4 .

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 5353742 — net $2,199.27 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears – 21 to 30 June 2025	$1,000.00	Rent arrears – 21 to 30 June 2025
Water rates	$81.07	Water rates
Cleaning, carpet cleaning, repairs to walls in bedrooms 2,3, the hallway and lounge	$733.70	Cleaning, carpet cleaning, repairs to walls in bedrooms 2,3, the hallway and lounge
Rubbish removal and repair to upstairs bedroom door	$356.50	Rubbish removal and repair to upstairs bedroom door
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,199.27
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,199.27

Claims and awards for application 5353742 — net $2,199.27 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears – 21 to 30 June 2025

Amount: $1,000.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears – 21 to 30 June 2025

Water rates

Amount: $81.07
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Cleaning, carpet cleaning, repairs to walls in bedrooms 2,3, the hallway and lounge

Amount: $733.70
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning, carpet cleaning, repairs to walls in bedrooms 2,3, the hallway and lounge

Rubbish removal and repair to upstairs bedroom door

Amount: $356.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal and repair to upstairs bedroom door

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Filing Fee 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’s name and identifying details.
Shannah-Maree Opai must pay [The landlord/s] $2,199.27 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:

Reasons

The landlord’s representative attended the hearing which I held by phone. My call to the tenant went to voicemail. I am satisfied that proper notice of the hearing was given to the tenant.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent and for water rates?

On 17 June 2025, the Tribunal made an order for rent arrears to 20 June 2025 of $5,708.34 1 . The landlord sought further rent of $3,908.34 to 30 June 2025. That is a duplication. The adjudicator noted in her order that rent for the period 21 to 30 June 2025 would be $1,000.00, in addition to the amount she ordered to 20 June 2025. That is the amount I have awarded since the landlord has started enforcing the previous order so I cannot combine the orders.
The landlord provided a water rates invoice which proves the amount owing for water rates 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 2 .
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.

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 3 .
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: there was damage to the walls in bedrooms 2 and 3, the hallway, and the lounge. A door in the upstairs bedroom was damaged and had to be repaired.
The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved by invoices and photos and by the evidence the landlord’s representative gave at the hearing.
As the application is successful, I have reimbursed the filing fee. 1 [2025] NZTT 5240635 2 See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) 3 See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA Result
The tenant will pay the landlord $2,199.27. This is in addition to the amount awarded to the landlord by the Tribunal on 17 June 2025. Name suppression
The landlord sought, and is entitled to, name suppression as the application is wholly successful 4 .

Tenancy Tribunal case 5353742 — Rent arrears at 17 Huri Street, Mangere Bridge, Auckland 2022

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5353742 — Rent arrears at 17 Huri Street, Mangere Bridge, Auckland 2022

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and for 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

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and for 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

Frequently asked questions