How much money was awarded in case 5361701?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $268.18 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $948.75 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $801.43 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $485.30 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5361701?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5361701?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13171318-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5361701?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $268.18 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $948.75 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $801.43 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $485.30 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5361701?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5361701?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13171318-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5361701 — Property damage

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5361701 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5361701 — net $1,211.66 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 19 September 2025	$801.43	Rent arrears to 19 September 2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Window repairs	$268.18	Window repairs
Rubbish removal	$485.30	Rubbish removal
Repairs	$948.75	Repairs
Net award	$1,211.66
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,211.66

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.

Harry Montague and Maddyson King must pay [The landlord/s] $1,211.66 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,320.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing, conducted via teleconference. Harry Montague was the sole tenant. A previous hearing was adjourned for service on Maddyson King. This occurred with her email address recorded as an address for service for notices regarding this 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.

The landlord confirmed the specific claims and amounts. They were accepted in whole by Mr Montague.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 19 September 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy is as ordered.

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 is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy.

The tenant did remove all rubbish. The invoiced cost of $485.30 was supported by photos and is proven.

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.

Where the damage is careless and is not covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to four weeks' rent (or market rent). See section 49B(3)(b) RTA. Where insurance money is irrecoverable because of the tenant's conduct, the property is treated as if it is not insured against the damage. See section 49B(3A)(a) RTA.

Tenants are liable for the cost of repairing damage that is intentional or which results from any activity at the premises that is an imprisonable offence. This applies to anything the tenant does and anything done by a person they are responsible for. See section 49B(1) RTA.

Damage is intentional where a person intends to cause damage and takes the necessary steps to achieve that purpose. Damage is also intentional where a person does something, or allows a situation to continue, knowing that damage is a certainty. See Guo v Korck [2019] NZHC 1541.

The following damage was caused during the tenancy: a. A window was broken. The replacement cost of $268.18 was accepted. b. The bathroom door was broken by force. c. Several walls had badly repaired holes. Further repair and finishing was required to remedy the damage. An invoice for repairing both the door and walls for $948.75 was provided. The evidence and the tenant acceptance confirm the claims and the invoiced amount is awarded.

The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.

The amounts ordered are proved. Filing fee

Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. Suppression

Section 95A RTA states regarding suppression orders that the Tribunal must, on the application of a party that has wholly or substantially succeeded in proceedings, order that the party’s name or identifying particulars not be published, unless the Tribunal considers that publication is in the public interest or is justified because of the party’s conduct or any other circumstances of the case.

The landlord requested suppression in its application. As it has been wholly successful, suppression is ordered.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5361701 — net $1,211.66 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 19 September 2025	$801.43	Rent arrears to 19 September 2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Window repairs	$268.18	Window repairs
Rubbish removal	$485.30	Rubbish removal
Repairs	$948.75	Repairs
Net award	$1,211.66
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,211.66

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
Harry Montague and Maddyson King must pay [The landlord/s] $1,211.66 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,320.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing, conducted via teleconference. Harry Montague was the sole tenant. A previous hearing was adjourned for service on Maddyson King. This occurred with her email address recorded as an address for service for notices regarding this 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.
The landlord confirmed the specific claims and amounts. They were accepted in whole by Mr Montague.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 19 September 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy is as ordered.

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 is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy.
The tenant did remove all rubbish. The invoiced cost of $485.30 was supported by photos and is proven.

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.
Where the damage is careless and is not covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to four weeks' rent (or market rent). See section 49B(3)(b) RTA. Where insurance money is irrecoverable because of the tenant's conduct, the property is treated as if it is not insured against the damage. See section 49B(3A)(a) RTA.
Tenants are liable for the cost of repairing damage that is intentional or which results from any activity at the premises that is an imprisonable offence. This applies to anything the tenant does and anything done by a person they are responsible for. See section 49B(1) RTA.
Damage is intentional where a person intends to cause damage and takes the necessary steps to achieve that purpose. Damage is also intentional where a person does something, or allows a situation to continue, knowing that damage is a certainty. See Guo v Korck [2019] NZHC 1541.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: a. A window was broken. The replacement cost of $268.18 was accepted. b. The bathroom door was broken by force. c. Several walls had badly repaired holes. Further repair and finishing was required to remedy the damage. An invoice for repairing both the door and walls for $948.75 was provided. The evidence and the tenant acceptance confirm the claims and the invoiced amount is awarded.
The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved. Filing fee
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. Suppression
Section 95A RTA states regarding suppression orders that the Tribunal must, on the application of a party that has wholly or substantially succeeded in proceedings, order that the party’s name or identifying particulars not be published, unless the Tribunal considers that publication is in the public interest or is justified because of the party’s conduct or any other circumstances of the case.
The landlord requested suppression in its application. As it has been wholly successful, suppression is ordered.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5361701 — Property damage

At a glance

Award balance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5361701 — Property damage

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

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