What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5367884 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 5367884?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $246.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $1,085.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $225.12 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $186.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $608.42 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5367884?

The primary dispute was Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5367884?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12874443-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5367884 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 5367884?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $246.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $1,085.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $225.12 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $186.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $608.42 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5367884?

The primary dispute was Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5367884?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12874443-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5367884 — 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 5367884 — net $1,838.54 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Lock/key replacement	$246.00	Lock/key replacement
Window repairs: bedroom and bathroom	$608.42	Window repairs: bedroom and bathroom
Repairs	$1,085.00	Repairs
Rubbish removal	$186.00	Rubbish removal
Window repairs	$225.12	Window repairs
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Filing fee reimbursement application 14.8.25	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,838.54
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,838.54

Claims and awards for application 5367884 — net $1,838.54 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $246.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Window repairs: bedroom and bathroom

Amount: $608.42
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs: bedroom and bathroom

Repairs

Amount: $1,085.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs

Rubbish removal

Amount: $186.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Window repairs

Amount: $225.12
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details. 2.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held by teleconference. The tenant did not attend and couldn’t be contacted on the number given in the Notice of Hearing, which was properly served.
The landlord has applied for compensation, 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?

The tenancy was ended on 21 August 2025 by Order of the Tribunal dated 14 August 2025, in application 5298341.
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 return the keys. The landlord should be compensated for the rekeying costs, which are proved by the invoice provided.
The tenant did not remove all rubbish and the landlord should be compensated for the cost of having it removed. That cost is proved by the invoice provided.

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 following damage was caused during the tenancy: a.the bathroom door was broken and had to be replaced; b. there were several holes in walls which the tenant had attempted to repair but which needed to be properly plastered and walls painted c. a tv bracket had been attached to the lounge wall which needed to be removed; d.the glass in the master bedroom was broken and the frame damaged e.the bathroom and bedroom window were broken.
Photographic evidence and the evidence of the pretty manager satisfy me that it is more likely than not that the damage occurred during the tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. The tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved by the invoices provided.
Because has succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.
The Order made on 14 August 25 required that the tenant pay the landlord the $28.00 filing fee on that application. It has not been paid and is incorporated into this Order.

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 5367884 — net $1,838.54 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Lock/key replacement	$246.00	Lock/key replacement
Window repairs: bedroom and bathroom	$608.42	Window repairs: bedroom and bathroom
Repairs	$1,085.00	Repairs
Rubbish removal	$186.00	Rubbish removal
Window repairs	$225.12	Window repairs
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Filing fee reimbursement application 14.8.25	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,838.54
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,838.54

Claims and awards for application 5367884 — net $1,838.54 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $246.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Window repairs: bedroom and bathroom

Amount: $608.42
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs: bedroom and bathroom

Repairs

Amount: $1,085.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs

Rubbish removal

Amount: $186.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Window repairs

Amount: $225.12
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details. 2.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held by teleconference. The tenant did not attend and couldn’t be contacted on the number given in the Notice of Hearing, which was properly served.
The landlord has applied for compensation, 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?

The tenancy was ended on 21 August 2025 by Order of the Tribunal dated 14 August 2025, in application 5298341.
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 return the keys. The landlord should be compensated for the rekeying costs, which are proved by the invoice provided.
The tenant did not remove all rubbish and the landlord should be compensated for the cost of having it removed. That cost is proved by the invoice provided.

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 following damage was caused during the tenancy: a.the bathroom door was broken and had to be replaced; b. there were several holes in walls which the tenant had attempted to repair but which needed to be properly plastered and walls painted c. a tv bracket had been attached to the lounge wall which needed to be removed; d.the glass in the master bedroom was broken and the frame damaged e.the bathroom and bedroom window were broken.
Photographic evidence and the evidence of the pretty manager satisfy me that it is more likely than not that the damage occurred during the tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. The tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved by the invoices provided.
Because has succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.
The Order made on 14 August 25 required that the tenant pay the landlord the $28.00 filing fee on that application. It has not been paid and is incorporated into this Order.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5367884 — Property damage

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Award balance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5367884 — Property damage

At a glance

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Frequently asked questions