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Tenancy Tribunal case 5360805 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Unit 5, 5 Kidbrooke Street, Bromley, Christchurch
Published 23 January 2026 · Application 5360805
- Rent arrears
- Property damage
At a glance
Key facts from the published tribunal order.
Outcome
Landlord favoured
From published order
Location
Christchurch
Tribunal region
Adjudicator
N Walker
Dispute themes
Award balance
Gross awards, any bond applied per the order, and the remaining balance payable.
- Gross award
- $1,848.04
- Bond payment as ordered
- −$1,720.00
- Total balance for Tenant to pay Landlord
- $128.04
Claims & awards
What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.
| Claim | Landlord | Tenant | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent arrears to 26 September 2025 | $1,043.71 | Rent arrears to 26 September 2025 | |
| Lock/key replacement | $175.01 | Lock/key replacement | |
| Repairs: Glass | $601.32 | Repairs: Glass | |
| Filing fee reimbursement | $28.00 | Filing fee reimbursement | |
| Net award | $128.04 | ||
| Total payable by Tenant to Landlord | $128.04 |
Claims and awards for application 5360805 — net $128.04 NZD. Verify on MoJ.
Rent arrears to 26 September 2025
- Amount
- $1,043.71
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Rent arrears to 26 September 2025
Lock/key replacement
- Amount
- $175.01
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Lock/key replacement
Repairs: Glass
- Amount
- $601.32
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Repairs: Glass
Filing fee reimbursement
- Amount
- $28.00
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Filing fee reimbursement
Net award
Landlord $128.04
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord
Landlord $128.04
Claim types — money lines allowed on this order
Order
- Courtney O'Hara Phillips must pay Inspire Real Estate Limited $128.04 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
- The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,720.00 (BN-00109096) to Inspire Real Estate Limited immediately.
Reasons
- The landlord attended the hearing by telephone. An attempt was made to join the tenant to the hearing by telephone, but the call went to voicemail.
- 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 26 September 2025. The landlord provided rent records 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 return the keys.
- The amount ordered is 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 landlord claims for compensation for a broken glass door. The amount claimed by the landlord is ordered.
- Because Inspire Real Estate Limited has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.
Topics & place
Topics are dispute themes across the order (not the same as claim-type money lines).
Residential Tenancies Act sections
s40(1), s40(2)
Key findings
- Dispute theme: rent arrears
- Dispute theme: property damage
Property management
- INSPIRE REAL ESTATE LIMITED (applicant)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Tenancy Tribunal case.
What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5360805?
The tribunal order states: Courtney O'Hara Phillips must pay Inspire Real Estate Limited $128.04
How much money was awarded in case 5360805?
Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $175.01 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,043.71 awarded to landlord; Glass: $601.32 awarded to landlord
What type of tenancy dispute was case 5360805?
The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Property damage.
Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5360805?
The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13015771-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.