What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5367526 about?

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

How much money was awarded in case 5367526?

Cleaning: $338.10 awarded to landlord; False Fire Alarm Call Out: $974.63 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $678.90 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $268.56 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $575.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $644.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $385.71 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $36.85 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5367526?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5367526?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13034321-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5367526 about?

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

How much money was awarded in case 5367526?

Cleaning: $338.10 awarded to landlord; False Fire Alarm Call Out: $974.63 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $678.90 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $268.56 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $575.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $644.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $385.71 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $36.85 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5367526?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5367526?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13034321-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

Unit/Flat G03, 393 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland Tenancy Tribunal Case 5367526 — 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 5367526 — net $1,769.75 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears as at 23 September 2025	$385.71	Rent arrears as at 23 September 2025
False fire alarm call out	$974.63	False fire alarm call out
Cleaning	$338.10	Cleaning
Shower door replacement	$678.90	Shower door replacement
Blind replacement	$268.56	Blind replacement
Wall repair	$575.00	Wall repair
Floor repair	$644.00	Floor repair
Water rates as at end of tenancy	$36.85	Water rates as at end of tenancy
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,769.75
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,769.75

Claims and awards for application 5367526 — net $1,769.75 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears as at 23 September 2025

Amount: $385.71
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears as at 23 September 2025

False fire alarm call out

Amount: $974.63
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: False fire alarm call out

Cleaning

Amount: $338.10
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Shower door replacement

Amount: $678.90
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Shower door replacement

Blind replacement

Amount: $268.56
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Blind replacement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord’s name and identifying details.
Pakau-Rangi Wiremu must pay [The landlord/s] $1,769.75 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to immediately pay the bond of $2,160.00 to [The landlord/s]

Reasons

This application was scheduled to be heard by video conference. Mr Wiremu did not connect to the Teams link provided to him and both calls I made to his phone number went to voicemail. I am satisfied that he was served notice of the hearing taking place and so the hearing proceeded in his absence.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, payment of the bond, 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 23 September 2025. Although the fixed term expired on 22 September 2025 Mr Wiremu was given an extra 24 hours because he had not vacated on that day. The landlord provided evidence which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy - $385.71 in rent arrears and $36.85 for the final water bill.

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 photographs show that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The amount ordered to remedy this is proved with an invoice.

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.
I accept the evidence that this was a brand new apartment when Mr Wiremu moved in. The photographs show that during his tenancy a shower door was broken, a blind in the entrance way was ripped, gouges were made in the entrance way wall, and the vinyl flooring was gouged so deeply that there were holes in it.
The amounts ordered to remedy these issues are proved with invoices. False fire alarm call out
I accept the evidence that on 24 June 2025 Mr Wiremu broke the glass panel and activated a fire alarm for no apparent reason. He is therefore required to pay the fire service call out fee of $974.63. Filing fee reimbursement
I am also ordering Mr Wiremu to reimburse the filing fee to the landlord because the landlord was wholly successful with this claim against him. Suppression of name
For the same reason I am allowing the landlord’s application for suppression of their name. C ter Haar 28 January 2026

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 5367526 — net $1,769.75 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears as at 23 September 2025	$385.71	Rent arrears as at 23 September 2025
False fire alarm call out	$974.63	False fire alarm call out
Cleaning	$338.10	Cleaning
Shower door replacement	$678.90	Shower door replacement
Blind replacement	$268.56	Blind replacement
Wall repair	$575.00	Wall repair
Floor repair	$644.00	Floor repair
Water rates as at end of tenancy	$36.85	Water rates as at end of tenancy
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,769.75
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,769.75

Claims and awards for application 5367526 — net $1,769.75 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears as at 23 September 2025

Amount: $385.71
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears as at 23 September 2025

False fire alarm call out

Amount: $974.63
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: False fire alarm call out

Cleaning

Amount: $338.10
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Shower door replacement

Amount: $678.90
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Shower door replacement

Blind replacement

Amount: $268.56
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Blind replacement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord’s name and identifying details.
Pakau-Rangi Wiremu must pay [The landlord/s] $1,769.75 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to immediately pay the bond of $2,160.00 to [The landlord/s]

Reasons

This application was scheduled to be heard by video conference. Mr Wiremu did not connect to the Teams link provided to him and both calls I made to his phone number went to voicemail. I am satisfied that he was served notice of the hearing taking place and so the hearing proceeded in his absence.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, payment of the bond, 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 23 September 2025. Although the fixed term expired on 22 September 2025 Mr Wiremu was given an extra 24 hours because he had not vacated on that day. The landlord provided evidence which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy - $385.71 in rent arrears and $36.85 for the final water bill.

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 photographs show that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The amount ordered to remedy this is proved with an invoice.

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.
I accept the evidence that this was a brand new apartment when Mr Wiremu moved in. The photographs show that during his tenancy a shower door was broken, a blind in the entrance way was ripped, gouges were made in the entrance way wall, and the vinyl flooring was gouged so deeply that there were holes in it.
The amounts ordered to remedy these issues are proved with invoices. False fire alarm call out
I accept the evidence that on 24 June 2025 Mr Wiremu broke the glass panel and activated a fire alarm for no apparent reason. He is therefore required to pay the fire service call out fee of $974.63. Filing fee reimbursement
I am also ordering Mr Wiremu to reimburse the filing fee to the landlord because the landlord was wholly successful with this claim against him. Suppression of name
For the same reason I am allowing the landlord’s application for suppression of their name. C ter Haar 28 January 2026

Tenancy Tribunal case 5367526 — Property damage at Unit/Flat G03, 393 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5367526 — Property damage at Unit/Flat G03, 393 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

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

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

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