What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5373081 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 5373081?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,000.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $805.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $977.50 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5373081?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5373081?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13020260-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5373081 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 5373081?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,000.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $805.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $977.50 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5373081?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5373081?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13020260-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

139A Melrose Road, Mount Roskill, Auckland 1041 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5373081 — 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 5373081 — net $310.50 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 22 December 2025	$2,000.00	Rent arrears to 22 December 2025
Repairs: Wall damage (exterior	$805.00	Repairs: Wall damage (exterior
Repairs: Wall damage (interior	$977.50	Repairs: Wall damage (interior
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$310.50
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$310.50

Claims and awards for application 5373081 — net $310.50 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 22 December 2025

Amount: $2,000.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 22 December 2025

Repairs: Wall damage (exterior

Amount: $805.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Wall damage (exterior

Repairs: Wall damage (interior

Amount: $977.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Wall damage (interior

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $310.50

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $310.50

Dismissed claims

Water — Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
Madhan Mohan and Renuka Devi Lakshminarayan must pay [The landlord/s] $310.50 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $3,500.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing by telephone. An attempt was made to join the tenant to the hearing by telephone, but the call went to voicemail.
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 and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 22 December 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.
The landlord applied for water rates, but the final water invoice was for estimated water use. There was no reading taken at the end of the tenancy. The tenant is liable for water based on consumption. There was no way for the Tribunal to determine actual consumption. The landlord’s claim for water is dismissed.

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 for damage to the exterior plaster of the house on the corner by the garage. A 14-day invoice was sent to the tenant in relation to this damage on 9 September 2025.
The landlord claimed for damage to the interior walls. The tenant has attempted to carry out repairs, but it was not to a high standard.
The claims sought by the landlord are awarded.
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. For the same reason the landlord’s name is suppressed.

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 5373081 — net $310.50 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 22 December 2025	$2,000.00	Rent arrears to 22 December 2025
Repairs: Wall damage (exterior	$805.00	Repairs: Wall damage (exterior
Repairs: Wall damage (interior	$977.50	Repairs: Wall damage (interior
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$310.50
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$310.50

Claims and awards for application 5373081 — net $310.50 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 22 December 2025

Amount: $2,000.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 22 December 2025

Repairs: Wall damage (exterior

Amount: $805.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Wall damage (exterior

Repairs: Wall damage (interior

Amount: $977.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Wall damage (interior

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $310.50

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $310.50

Dismissed claims

Water — Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
Madhan Mohan and Renuka Devi Lakshminarayan must pay [The landlord/s] $310.50 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $3,500.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing by telephone. An attempt was made to join the tenant to the hearing by telephone, but the call went to voicemail.
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 and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 22 December 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.
The landlord applied for water rates, but the final water invoice was for estimated water use. There was no reading taken at the end of the tenancy. The tenant is liable for water based on consumption. There was no way for the Tribunal to determine actual consumption. The landlord’s claim for water is dismissed.

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 for damage to the exterior plaster of the house on the corner by the garage. A 14-day invoice was sent to the tenant in relation to this damage on 9 September 2025.
The landlord claimed for damage to the interior walls. The tenant has attempted to carry out repairs, but it was not to a high standard.
The claims sought by the landlord are awarded.
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. For the same reason the landlord’s name is suppressed.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5373081 — Rent arrears at 139A Melrose Road, Mount Roskill, Auckland 1041

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5373081 — Rent arrears at 139A Melrose Road, Mount Roskill, Auckland 1041

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Dismissed claims

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

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

Dismissed claims

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions