What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5375584 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Russell

How much money was awarded in case 5375584?

Cleaning: $160.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $592.82 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Doors And Walls: $977.50 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $315.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5375584?

The primary dispute was Property damage. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5375584?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12883922-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5375584 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Russell

How much money was awarded in case 5375584?

Cleaning: $160.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $592.82 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Doors And Walls: $977.50 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $315.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5375584?

The primary dispute was Property damage. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5375584?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12883922-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

31 Lisa Crescent, Mangakakahi, Rotorua 3015 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5375584 — 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 5375584 — net $1,987.61 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Carpet Cleaning	$160.00		Carpet Cleaning
Cleaning	$592.82		Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$315.00		Rubbish removal
Repairs: Doors and walls	$977.50		Repairs: Doors and walls
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00		Filing fee reimbursement
Rent credit after bond		$85.71	Rent credit after bond
Total award	$2,073.32	$85.71
Net award	$1,987.61
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,987.61

Claims and awards for application 5375584 — net $1,987.61 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $160.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Cleaning

Amount: $592.82
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $315.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Repairs: Doors and walls

Amount: $977.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Doors and walls

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Russell Hardie Limited As Agent For Vikash Lingam And [The tenant/s] landlord/s] $1,987.61 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended today’s phone hearing. The tenants were called twice on the phone numbers in the application, but none of the calls were answered. I am satisfied that the tenants were aware of today’s hearing and have proceeded in their absence.
The tenancy ended on the 29 September 2025. The landlord conducted an end of tenancy inspection on the 1 October 2025. I was provided with copies of both the pre tenancy and vacate inspection reports, which are comprehensive and include photographs and descriptions of the property.
The tenants were in rent arrears at the end of the tenancy. The agreed to the landlord getting paid out the bond in order to cover the rent arrears.
The landlord has received the bond and applied it to the rent that was owing. There is a credit of $85.71 after the rent arrears have been paid.
The landlord has applied for compensation for cleaning, rubbish removal, carpet cleaning and damage to the property and reimbursement of the filing fee.

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 leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The tenant had done some cleaning and left the property vacant and tidy. However, the inspection report photographs clearly showed that walls, cupboards, and all surfaces (including ceilings and light fittings) needed cleaning. I am satisfied that the cleaning that was done was required to bring the property up to a reasonable standard.
I am also satisfied that the carpets needed cleaning, there are stains in the carpet including a large one in the lounge that was not there at the beginning of the tenancy.
The tenant also left behind some items in the garage and in a cupboard in the house, together with a large swing set in the backyard. These needed to be removed and disposed of.
The tenant did not leave the rubbish in the correct council bins and the bins could not be picked up by council in the state that they were left in.
I am satisfied that the landlord had to remove the rubbish and the amount charged is reasonable.
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 following damage was caused during the tenancy: • Holes in walls and doors. • Plastering of holes that is substandard.
The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.
I have taken into account betterment and depreciation. The landlord should be returned to the position they would have been in had the tenant not breached their obligations, and should not be better or worse off. In calculating depreciation, I have taken into account the age and condition of the items at the start of the tenancy and their likely useful lifespan.
Because Russell Hardie Limited As Agent For Vikash Lingam And [The tenant/s] landlord/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing 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 5375584 — net $1,987.61 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Carpet Cleaning	$160.00		Carpet Cleaning
Cleaning	$592.82		Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$315.00		Rubbish removal
Repairs: Doors and walls	$977.50		Repairs: Doors and walls
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00		Filing fee reimbursement
Rent credit after bond		$85.71	Rent credit after bond
Total award	$2,073.32	$85.71
Net award	$1,987.61
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,987.61

Claims and awards for application 5375584 — net $1,987.61 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $160.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Cleaning

Amount: $592.82
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $315.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Repairs: Doors and walls

Amount: $977.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Doors and walls

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Russell Hardie Limited As Agent For Vikash Lingam And [The tenant/s] landlord/s] $1,987.61 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended today’s phone hearing. The tenants were called twice on the phone numbers in the application, but none of the calls were answered. I am satisfied that the tenants were aware of today’s hearing and have proceeded in their absence.
The tenancy ended on the 29 September 2025. The landlord conducted an end of tenancy inspection on the 1 October 2025. I was provided with copies of both the pre tenancy and vacate inspection reports, which are comprehensive and include photographs and descriptions of the property.
The tenants were in rent arrears at the end of the tenancy. The agreed to the landlord getting paid out the bond in order to cover the rent arrears.
The landlord has received the bond and applied it to the rent that was owing. There is a credit of $85.71 after the rent arrears have been paid.
The landlord has applied for compensation for cleaning, rubbish removal, carpet cleaning and damage to the property and reimbursement of the filing fee.

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 leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The tenant had done some cleaning and left the property vacant and tidy. However, the inspection report photographs clearly showed that walls, cupboards, and all surfaces (including ceilings and light fittings) needed cleaning. I am satisfied that the cleaning that was done was required to bring the property up to a reasonable standard.
I am also satisfied that the carpets needed cleaning, there are stains in the carpet including a large one in the lounge that was not there at the beginning of the tenancy.
The tenant also left behind some items in the garage and in a cupboard in the house, together with a large swing set in the backyard. These needed to be removed and disposed of.
The tenant did not leave the rubbish in the correct council bins and the bins could not be picked up by council in the state that they were left in.
I am satisfied that the landlord had to remove the rubbish and the amount charged is reasonable.
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 following damage was caused during the tenancy: • Holes in walls and doors. • Plastering of holes that is substandard.
The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.
I have taken into account betterment and depreciation. The landlord should be returned to the position they would have been in had the tenant not breached their obligations, and should not be better or worse off. In calculating depreciation, I have taken into account the age and condition of the items at the start of the tenancy and their likely useful lifespan.
Because Russell Hardie Limited As Agent For Vikash Lingam And [The tenant/s] landlord/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5375584 — Property damage at 31 Lisa Crescent, Mangakakahi, Rotorua 3015

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5375584 — Property damage at 31 Lisa Crescent, Mangakakahi, Rotorua 3015

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

Property management

Frequently asked questions

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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

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.