What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5366361?

The tribunal order states: Megan Morphus to pay Woody Bay Limited $1,654.57 from the bond,

How much money was awarded in case 5366361?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Previous Order Application 5329389 D…: $856.57 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $450.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $320.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5366361?

The primary dispute was Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5366361?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13041363-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5366361?

The tribunal order states: Megan Morphus to pay Woody Bay Limited $1,654.57 from the bond,

How much money was awarded in case 5366361?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Previous Order Application 5329389 D…: $856.57 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $450.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $320.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5366361?

The primary dispute was Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5366361?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13041363-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

5 Tensing Place, Sockburn, Christchurch 8042 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5366361 — Property damage

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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 5366361 — net $1,654.57 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Previous order application 5329389 dated 11/09/2025	$856.57	Previous order application 5329389 dated 11/09/2025
Rubbish removal	$320.00	Rubbish removal
Window repairs	$450.00	Window repairs
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,654.57
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,654.57

Claims and awards for application 5366361 — net $1,654.57 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Previous order application 5329389 dated 11/09/2025

Amount: $856.57
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Previous order application 5329389 dated 11/09/2025

Rubbish removal

Amount: $320.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Window repairs

Amount: $450.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $1,654.57

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,654.57

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Megan Morphus to pay Woody Bay Limited $1,654.57 from the bond, calculated as shown in table below.

This order incorporates the Tribunal order made on 11 September 2025 under application 5329389.
The tenant application (5341860) is dismissed.

Reasons

A representative of the landlord attended the hearing. The tenant did not attend.
The landlord has applied (5366361) for compensation, partial refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following 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 remove all rubbish. The landlord provided photographs of the premises at the end of the tenancy and an invoice for the rubbish removal costs. The amounts ordered are 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 claimed the cost of window replacement for a window sash and a glass door. He did not provide photographic evidence of the work required. He did provide an invoice for repairs and a transcript of communications from the tenant. The accepted the responsibility for the window, but not the glass door. The landlord has not proved it’s claim in relation to the glass door. I award $450 for the window repair (being slightly less than half the invoice for both repairs). Previous Order
On 11 September 2025 the Tribunal made an order relating to this tenancy, for rent arrears to 13 August 2025. The previous order is incorporated into this order for enforcement purposes. Tenant Application - 5341860
The tenant had applied for compensation and exemplary damages for alleged breaches of the landlord’s obligations.
The tenant did not attend the hearing at the scheduled time, request an adjournment, or notify the Tribunal the matter has settled. See sections 78(1)(i) and 92(1) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant claim is dismissed.
As the landlord was the successful party, I have awarded reimbursement of the Tribunal application fee. .

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 5366361 — net $1,654.57 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Previous order application 5329389 dated 11/09/2025	$856.57	Previous order application 5329389 dated 11/09/2025
Rubbish removal	$320.00	Rubbish removal
Window repairs	$450.00	Window repairs
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,654.57
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,654.57

Claims and awards for application 5366361 — net $1,654.57 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Previous order application 5329389 dated 11/09/2025

Amount: $856.57
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Previous order application 5329389 dated 11/09/2025

Rubbish removal

Amount: $320.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Window repairs

Amount: $450.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $1,654.57

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,654.57

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Megan Morphus to pay Woody Bay Limited $1,654.57 from the bond, calculated as shown in table below.

This order incorporates the Tribunal order made on 11 September 2025 under application 5329389.
The tenant application (5341860) is dismissed.

Reasons

A representative of the landlord attended the hearing. The tenant did not attend.
The landlord has applied (5366361) for compensation, partial refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following 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 remove all rubbish. The landlord provided photographs of the premises at the end of the tenancy and an invoice for the rubbish removal costs. The amounts ordered are 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 claimed the cost of window replacement for a window sash and a glass door. He did not provide photographic evidence of the work required. He did provide an invoice for repairs and a transcript of communications from the tenant. The accepted the responsibility for the window, but not the glass door. The landlord has not proved it’s claim in relation to the glass door. I award $450 for the window repair (being slightly less than half the invoice for both repairs). Previous Order
On 11 September 2025 the Tribunal made an order relating to this tenancy, for rent arrears to 13 August 2025. The previous order is incorporated into this order for enforcement purposes. Tenant Application - 5341860
The tenant had applied for compensation and exemplary damages for alleged breaches of the landlord’s obligations.
The tenant did not attend the hearing at the scheduled time, request an adjournment, or notify the Tribunal the matter has settled. See sections 78(1)(i) and 92(1) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant claim is dismissed.
As the landlord was the successful party, I have awarded reimbursement of the Tribunal application fee. .

Tenancy Tribunal case 5366361 — Property damage at 5 Tensing Place, Sockburn, Christchurch 8042

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5366361 — Property damage at 5 Tensing Place, Sockburn, Christchurch 8042

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

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

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

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

Property management

Frequently asked questions