What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5371602 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 5371602?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $400.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $240.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5371602?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5371602?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12886307-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5371602 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 5371602?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $400.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $240.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5371602?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5371602?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12886307-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

Room Suite 12P, 147 Hobson Street, Auckland Central, Tenancy Tribunal Case 5371602 — 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 5371602 — net $668.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 21 August 2025	$240.00	Rent arrears to 21 August 2025
Electrical fittings replacement/repair	$400.00	Electrical fittings replacement/repair
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$668.00
Bond	$2,240.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$668.00

Claims and awards for application 5371602 — net $668.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 21 August 2025

Amount: $240.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 21 August 2025

Electrical fittings replacement/repair

Amount: $400.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Electrical fittings replacement/repair

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $668.00

Bond

Landlord $2,240.00

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $668.00

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
Likehome Limited Sunny Rathod to pay [The landlord/s] $668.00 from the bond, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,240.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) immediately apportioned as follows: [The landlord/s]: $668.00 Likehome Limited Sunny Rathod: $1,572.00

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, the tenant did not attend. I rang the tenant twice on his mobile phone and left a message. The tenant did not answer the phone nor contact the Tribunal seeking an adjournment. I am proceeding with the hearing in his absence.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 21 August 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount of $240.00 owing at the end of the tenancy.
I am satisfied that the landlord has proven their claim for rent arrears.

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 is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The landlord provided pre let and exit inspection reports and photos. The photos show the premises was left dirty. The landlord provided an invoice for the cost of cleaning the property.
I am satisfied that the landlord has proven their claim for the cleaning costs. Suppression/Bond/ filing fee:
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.
The landlord applies for non-publication of their name and identifying details. The Tribunal must, on the application of a party that has wholly or substantially succeeded in proceedings, order that the party’s name or identifying particulars not be published, unless the Tribunal considers that publication is in the public interest or is justified because of the party’s conduct or any other circumstances of the case.
The landlord has applied for name suppression and as they have been successful, I am granting suppression.
The Bond Centre is to refund the bond to both parties as set out in 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 5371602 — net $668.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 21 August 2025	$240.00	Rent arrears to 21 August 2025
Electrical fittings replacement/repair	$400.00	Electrical fittings replacement/repair
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$668.00
Bond	$2,240.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$668.00

Claims and awards for application 5371602 — net $668.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 21 August 2025

Amount: $240.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 21 August 2025

Electrical fittings replacement/repair

Amount: $400.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Electrical fittings replacement/repair

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $668.00

Bond

Landlord $2,240.00

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $668.00

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
Likehome Limited Sunny Rathod to pay [The landlord/s] $668.00 from the bond, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,240.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) immediately apportioned as follows: [The landlord/s]: $668.00 Likehome Limited Sunny Rathod: $1,572.00

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, the tenant did not attend. I rang the tenant twice on his mobile phone and left a message. The tenant did not answer the phone nor contact the Tribunal seeking an adjournment. I am proceeding with the hearing in his absence.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 21 August 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount of $240.00 owing at the end of the tenancy.
I am satisfied that the landlord has proven their claim for rent arrears.

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 is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The landlord provided pre let and exit inspection reports and photos. The photos show the premises was left dirty. The landlord provided an invoice for the cost of cleaning the property.
I am satisfied that the landlord has proven their claim for the cleaning costs. Suppression/Bond/ filing fee:
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.
The landlord applies for non-publication of their name and identifying details. The Tribunal must, on the application of a party that has wholly or substantially succeeded in proceedings, order that the party’s name or identifying particulars not be published, unless the Tribunal considers that publication is in the public interest or is justified because of the party’s conduct or any other circumstances of the case.
The landlord has applied for name suppression and as they have been successful, I am granting suppression.
The Bond Centre is to refund the bond to both parties as set out in this order.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5371602 — Property damage at Room Suite 12P, 147 Hobson Street, Auckland Central,

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5371602 — Property damage at Room Suite 12P, 147 Hobson Street, Auckland Central,

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

Did the tenant comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

Did the tenant comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions