What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5382608 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 5382608?

Cleaning: $165.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $322.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $437.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $5,673.48 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5382608?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5382608?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13208252-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5382608 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 5382608?

Cleaning: $165.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $322.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $437.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $5,673.48 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5382608?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5382608?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13208252-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5382608 — 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 5382608 — net $4,365.48 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 26/9/2025	$5,673.48	Rent arrears to 26/9/2025
Window repairs	$322.00	Window repairs
Door glass repairs	$437.00	Door glass repairs
Oven clean	$165.00	Oven clean
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,365.48
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,365.48

Claims and awards for application 5382608 — net $4,365.48 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 26/9/2025

Amount: $5,673.48
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 26/9/2025

Window repairs

Amount: $322.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs

Door glass repairs

Amount: $437.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Door glass repairs

Oven clean

Amount: $165.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Oven clean

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlords’ names and identifying details.
Storm Morangoi Laura Isabell Espinosa-Barbarich must pay [The landlord/s] $4,365.48 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,260.00 to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held by teleconference. The tenant did not attend. The tenant was contacted on the contact number provided in the application but without success. I am satisfied that adequate service of the hearing notice had been completed and proceeded with the hearing in the tenant’s 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 26 September 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.

Did the tenant comply with their obligations?

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.
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 claims compensation for window repairs ($322.00), door glass repairs ($437.00), oven clean ($165.00) and provided invoices and photographs of the condition of the premises in support.
The tenant did not leave the oven reasonably clean and tidy.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: the door glass and windows were damaged at the premises. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.
As the landlords have wholly succeeded with the claim, I must order the tenant to 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 5382608 — net $4,365.48 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 26/9/2025	$5,673.48	Rent arrears to 26/9/2025
Window repairs	$322.00	Window repairs
Door glass repairs	$437.00	Door glass repairs
Oven clean	$165.00	Oven clean
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,365.48
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,365.48

Claims and awards for application 5382608 — net $4,365.48 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 26/9/2025

Amount: $5,673.48
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 26/9/2025

Window repairs

Amount: $322.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs

Door glass repairs

Amount: $437.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Door glass repairs

Oven clean

Amount: $165.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Oven clean

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlords’ names and identifying details.
Storm Morangoi Laura Isabell Espinosa-Barbarich must pay [The landlord/s] $4,365.48 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,260.00 to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held by teleconference. The tenant did not attend. The tenant was contacted on the contact number provided in the application but without success. I am satisfied that adequate service of the hearing notice had been completed and proceeded with the hearing in the tenant’s 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 26 September 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.

Did the tenant comply with their obligations?

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.
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 claims compensation for window repairs ($322.00), door glass repairs ($437.00), oven clean ($165.00) and provided invoices and photographs of the condition of the premises in support.
The tenant did not leave the oven reasonably clean and tidy.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: the door glass and windows were damaged at the premises. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.
As the landlords have wholly succeeded with the claim, I must order the tenant to reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5382608 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5382608 — Rent arrears

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

Did the tenant comply with their obligations?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

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Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

Did the tenant comply with their obligations?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions