Published tribunal order
Tenancy Tribunal case 5362922 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 6, 3 Wallson Crescent, Wiri, Auckland 2104
Decided 27 Jan 2026 · Published 27 Jan 2026 · Application 5362922
- Rent arrears
- Property damage
Order
- [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Hebcohg Limited as agent for Kayo Investments Ltd $1,571.50 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:
Reasons
- Mr Moodley represented the landlord. The tenant did not attend the hearing. I conducted the hearing by video/phone. My call to the tenant went to voicemail.
- The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, water rates, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.
How much is owed for rent and water rates?
- The tenancy ended on 26 September 2025. The landlord provided rent records and a water rates invoice which prove the amount of rent owing at the end of the tenancy and the amount of outstanding water rates.
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.
- The following damage was caused during the tenancy: there were holes in some walls that had to be repaired and painted, and some curtain railings were damaged. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
- The amount ordered for the repair of damage is proved by an invoice and photos.
- As the application is successful, the landlord is entitled to have the filing fee reimbursed.