What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5359141 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 5359141?

Cleaning: $315.10 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $209.30 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $286.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $180.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $276.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,552.86 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $199.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5359141?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5359141?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13003281-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5359141 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 5359141?

Cleaning: $315.10 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $209.30 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $286.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $180.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $276.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,552.86 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $199.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5359141?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5359141?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13003281-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

35A Glengarry Road, Glen Eden, Auckland 0602 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5359141 — 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 5359141 — net $3,046.26 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears as at 26 June 2025	$1,552.86	Rent arrears as at 26 June 2025
Cleaning	$209.30	Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning	$315.10	Carpet Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$199.00	Rubbish removal
Lock/key replacement	$286.00	Lock/key replacement
Repair of power points	$180.00	Repair of power points
Replacement French door window	$276.00	Replacement French door window
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,046.26
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,046.26

Claims and awards for application 5359141 — net $3,046.26 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears as at 26 June 2025

Amount: $1,552.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears as at 26 June 2025

Cleaning

Amount: $209.30
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $315.10
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $199.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $286.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord’s name and identifying details.
Charles Pure must pay [The landlord/s] $3,046.26 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

This application was scheduled to be heard by video conference. The tenant did not connect to the Teams link provided to him and both calls I made to his phone number went to voicemail. The hearing proceeded in his absence.
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?

The tenancy ended by agreement on 26 June 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy - $1552.86. This amount includes payment of the Bond of $2,000.00.

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 photographs show that tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. The carpet had reddish stains in the bedroom and living room and white stains in the living room.
The tenant also did not return the keys.
The amounts ordered to remedy these issues are proved with invoices.

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: - two power points were broken and the French door window was also broken and had been boarded up. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered to remedy these issues are proved by invoices. Filing fee reimbursement
I am also ordering the tenant to reimburse the filing fee to the landlord because the landlord was wholly successful with the claim against him.
For the same reason I am allowing the landlord’s claim for name suppression. Service of documentation
I note that all documentation has been served on the tenant via his email address, which was listed in the tenancy agreement as his address for service. C ter Haar 21 January 2026

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 5359141 — net $3,046.26 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears as at 26 June 2025	$1,552.86	Rent arrears as at 26 June 2025
Cleaning	$209.30	Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning	$315.10	Carpet Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$199.00	Rubbish removal
Lock/key replacement	$286.00	Lock/key replacement
Repair of power points	$180.00	Repair of power points
Replacement French door window	$276.00	Replacement French door window
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,046.26
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,046.26

Claims and awards for application 5359141 — net $3,046.26 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears as at 26 June 2025

Amount: $1,552.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears as at 26 June 2025

Cleaning

Amount: $209.30
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $315.10
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $199.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $286.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord’s name and identifying details.
Charles Pure must pay [The landlord/s] $3,046.26 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

This application was scheduled to be heard by video conference. The tenant did not connect to the Teams link provided to him and both calls I made to his phone number went to voicemail. The hearing proceeded in his absence.
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?

The tenancy ended by agreement on 26 June 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy - $1552.86. This amount includes payment of the Bond of $2,000.00.

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 photographs show that tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. The carpet had reddish stains in the bedroom and living room and white stains in the living room.
The tenant also did not return the keys.
The amounts ordered to remedy these issues are proved with invoices.

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: - two power points were broken and the French door window was also broken and had been boarded up. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered to remedy these issues are proved by invoices. Filing fee reimbursement
I am also ordering the tenant to reimburse the filing fee to the landlord because the landlord was wholly successful with the claim against him.
For the same reason I am allowing the landlord’s claim for name suppression. Service of documentation
I note that all documentation has been served on the tenant via his email address, which was listed in the tenancy agreement as his address for service. C ter Haar 21 January 2026

Tenancy Tribunal case 5359141 — Rent arrears at 35A Glengarry Road, Glen Eden, Auckland 0602

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5359141 — Rent arrears at 35A Glengarry Road, Glen Eden, Auckland 0602

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Frequently asked questions