What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5364765 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Eves Realty Limited As The Agent For G & S Watt

How much money was awarded in case 5364765?

Lightbulbs: $14.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $5,162.14 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5364765?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5364765?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12890919-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5364765 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Eves Realty Limited As The Agent For G & S Watt

How much money was awarded in case 5364765?

Lightbulbs: $14.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $5,162.14 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5364765?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5364765?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12890919-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat Unit 2, 16-18 Hall Road, Ngongotaha, Rotorua Tenancy Tribunal Case 5364765 — 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 5364765 — net $3,196.14 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 21/08/2025	$5,162.14	Rent arrears to 21/08/2025
Light bulbs replacement	$14.00	Light bulbs replacement
Net award	$3,196.14
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,196.14

Claims and awards for application 5364765 — net $3,196.14 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 21/08/2025

Amount: $5,162.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 21/08/2025

Light bulbs replacement

Amount: $14.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Light bulbs replacement

Net award

Landlord $3,196.14

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $3,196.14

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Property damage Rent arrears

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Eves Realty Limited As The Agent For G & S Watt Family Trust (Trustees: Graeme & Sue Watt) $3,196.14 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,980.00 (BN-00069443) to Eves Realty Limited As The Agent For G & S Watt Family Trust (Trustees: Graeme & Sue Watt) immediately.
The applicant tells me that the tenant moved out on 24 June 2025 and informed the applicant that they needed to relocate to Tauranga to live with their family. This was a fixed-term tenancy. The applicant said that, once they were notified by the respondent that the tenancy would not be continuing, they re-advertised the property. A new tenant was secured and commenced the tenancy on 21 August 2025.
The applicant is seeking rent arrears in the sum of $5,162.14 to this date. They are also seeking $14.00 for the replacement of three light bulbs, and $569.25 for break lease fees, calculated as one week’s rent plus GST.

Is the respondent liable for the rent arrears?

The applicant has provided a rent summary showing the amount owing to 21 August 2025. I am satisfied that this record is correct and that the tenant is liable for this amount, given that this was a fixed-term tenancy which they ended early. The rent arrears sought are awarded.

Is the respondent liable for the break lease fee?

Because the tenant ended the fixed-term tenancy early, they are, in principle, liable for the actual and reasonable costs of re-tenanting the property. Section 44A(2) of the Residential Tenancies Act requires a landlord seeking to recover such costs to provide an itemised account of the actual and reasonable expenses incurred.
In this case, the applicant has not provided an itemised account and instead seeks to recover a flat fee equivalent to one week’s rent plus GST. Although I accept that the landlord did incur costs in re-tenanting the property, the burden of proof rests with the applicant, and in the absence of an itemised and reasonable list of expenses, no award can be made. This claim is therefore dismissed.

Is the tenant liable for the replacement of the lightbulbs?

The applicant tells me that the three light bulbs were physically removed and were not present at the end of the tenancy, and that the cost to replace them was $14.00. I accept the landlord’s evidence on this matter and am satisfied that the tenant is liable for the replacement of the light bulbs. This cost is awarded. The filing fee:
Because Eves Realty Limited As The Agent For G & S Watt Family Trust (Trustees: Graeme & Sue Watt) has substantially succeeded with the claim I have awarded the filing fee. H Ben Fayed 18 December 2025

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 5364765 — net $3,196.14 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 21/08/2025	$5,162.14	Rent arrears to 21/08/2025
Light bulbs replacement	$14.00	Light bulbs replacement
Net award	$3,196.14
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,196.14

Claims and awards for application 5364765 — net $3,196.14 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 21/08/2025

Amount: $5,162.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 21/08/2025

Light bulbs replacement

Amount: $14.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Light bulbs replacement

Net award

Landlord $3,196.14

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $3,196.14

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Property damage Rent arrears

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Eves Realty Limited As The Agent For G & S Watt Family Trust (Trustees: Graeme & Sue Watt) $3,196.14 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,980.00 (BN-00069443) to Eves Realty Limited As The Agent For G & S Watt Family Trust (Trustees: Graeme & Sue Watt) immediately.
The applicant tells me that the tenant moved out on 24 June 2025 and informed the applicant that they needed to relocate to Tauranga to live with their family. This was a fixed-term tenancy. The applicant said that, once they were notified by the respondent that the tenancy would not be continuing, they re-advertised the property. A new tenant was secured and commenced the tenancy on 21 August 2025.
The applicant is seeking rent arrears in the sum of $5,162.14 to this date. They are also seeking $14.00 for the replacement of three light bulbs, and $569.25 for break lease fees, calculated as one week’s rent plus GST.

Is the respondent liable for the rent arrears?

The applicant has provided a rent summary showing the amount owing to 21 August 2025. I am satisfied that this record is correct and that the tenant is liable for this amount, given that this was a fixed-term tenancy which they ended early. The rent arrears sought are awarded.

Is the respondent liable for the break lease fee?

Because the tenant ended the fixed-term tenancy early, they are, in principle, liable for the actual and reasonable costs of re-tenanting the property. Section 44A(2) of the Residential Tenancies Act requires a landlord seeking to recover such costs to provide an itemised account of the actual and reasonable expenses incurred.
In this case, the applicant has not provided an itemised account and instead seeks to recover a flat fee equivalent to one week’s rent plus GST. Although I accept that the landlord did incur costs in re-tenanting the property, the burden of proof rests with the applicant, and in the absence of an itemised and reasonable list of expenses, no award can be made. This claim is therefore dismissed.

Is the tenant liable for the replacement of the lightbulbs?

The applicant tells me that the three light bulbs were physically removed and were not present at the end of the tenancy, and that the cost to replace them was $14.00. I accept the landlord’s evidence on this matter and am satisfied that the tenant is liable for the replacement of the light bulbs. This cost is awarded. The filing fee:
Because Eves Realty Limited As The Agent For G & S Watt Family Trust (Trustees: Graeme & Sue Watt) has substantially succeeded with the claim I have awarded the filing fee. H Ben Fayed 18 December 2025

Tenancy Tribunal case 5364765 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Unit 2, 16-18 Hall Road, Ngongotaha, Rotorua

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5364765 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Unit 2, 16-18 Hall Road, Ngongotaha, Rotorua

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Is the respondent liable for the rent arrears?

Is the respondent liable for the break lease fee?

Is the tenant liable for the replacement of the lightbulbs?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Is the respondent liable for the rent arrears?

Is the respondent liable for the break lease fee?

Is the tenant liable for the replacement of the lightbulbs?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.