What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5388203 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $536.56 immediately

How much money was awarded in case 5388203?

Cleaning: $268.54 awarded to landlord; Kitchen Cupboards: $104.26 awarded to landlord; Rent Credit: $226.85 awarded to tenant; Rubbish Removal: $308.50 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $82.11 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5388203?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5388203?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13241548-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5388203 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $536.56 immediately

How much money was awarded in case 5388203?

Cleaning: $268.54 awarded to landlord; Kitchen Cupboards: $104.26 awarded to landlord; Rent Credit: $226.85 awarded to tenant; Rubbish Removal: $308.50 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $82.11 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5388203?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5388203?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13241548-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat Unit 4, 60A Castor Crescent, Cannons Creek, Tenancy Tribunal Case 5388203 — Cleanliness

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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 5388203 — net $536.56 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Rubbish removal: Interior	$82.11		Rubbish removal: Interior
Cleaning	$268.54		Cleaning
Kitchen cupboards	$104.26		Kitchen cupboards
Rubbish removal: Exterior	$308.50		Rubbish removal: Exterior
Rent credit		$226.85	Rent credit
Total award	$763.41	$226.85
Net award	$536.56
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$536.56

Claims and awards for application 5388203 — net $536.56 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rubbish removal: Interior

Amount: $82.11
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: Interior

Cleaning

Amount: $268.54
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Kitchen cupboards

Amount: $104.26
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Kitchen cupboards

Rubbish removal: Exterior

Amount: $308.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: Exterior

Rent credit

Amount: $226.85
Awarded to: Tenant
Reason: Rent credit

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $536.56 immediately for cleaning and rubbish removal costs , as calculated and shown in table below:
The rent credit of $226.85 is to be refunded to the landlord to offset the debt owed by the tenant to the landlord.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, but the tenant did not attend. I rang the tenant on two different mobile numbers, but the calls went unanswered. The tenant has not communicated with the Tribunal seeking an adjournment. The tenant has been served with a notice of hearing. I am proceeding with the hearing in the absence of the tenant.
The landlord has applied for compensation following the end of the tenancy. Rent credit:
The tenancy ended on 30 September 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove that there was a rent credit of $226.85 at the end of the tenancy. The $226.85 will be used to offset some of the vacated costs that the tenant owes to the landlord.

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 has provided the pre let inspection report and photos and the exit report and photos. The exit inspection report and photos show that the tenant did not leave the place reasonably clean and tidy and left rubbish on the property.
The landlord also provided invoices to prove the cost of the cleaning and rubbish removal. There were costs of $82.11 for removing rubbish on the inside of the property and costs of $308.50 for the removal of rubbish from the exterior of the property. The cleaning costs were $268.54 for the house and an additional $104.26 for the kitchen cupboards.
I am satisfied that the landlord has proven their claim for the cost of the cleaning and rubbish removal.
The amounts ordered are proved.

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 5388203 — net $536.56 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Rubbish removal: Interior	$82.11		Rubbish removal: Interior
Cleaning	$268.54		Cleaning
Kitchen cupboards	$104.26		Kitchen cupboards
Rubbish removal: Exterior	$308.50		Rubbish removal: Exterior
Rent credit		$226.85	Rent credit
Total award	$763.41	$226.85
Net award	$536.56
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$536.56

Claims and awards for application 5388203 — net $536.56 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rubbish removal: Interior

Amount: $82.11
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: Interior

Cleaning

Amount: $268.54
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Kitchen cupboards

Amount: $104.26
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Kitchen cupboards

Rubbish removal: Exterior

Amount: $308.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: Exterior

Rent credit

Amount: $226.85
Awarded to: Tenant
Reason: Rent credit

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $536.56 immediately for cleaning and rubbish removal costs , as calculated and shown in table below:
The rent credit of $226.85 is to be refunded to the landlord to offset the debt owed by the tenant to the landlord.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, but the tenant did not attend. I rang the tenant on two different mobile numbers, but the calls went unanswered. The tenant has not communicated with the Tribunal seeking an adjournment. The tenant has been served with a notice of hearing. I am proceeding with the hearing in the absence of the tenant.
The landlord has applied for compensation following the end of the tenancy. Rent credit:
The tenancy ended on 30 September 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove that there was a rent credit of $226.85 at the end of the tenancy. The $226.85 will be used to offset some of the vacated costs that the tenant owes to the landlord.

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 has provided the pre let inspection report and photos and the exit report and photos. The exit inspection report and photos show that the tenant did not leave the place reasonably clean and tidy and left rubbish on the property.
The landlord also provided invoices to prove the cost of the cleaning and rubbish removal. There were costs of $82.11 for removing rubbish on the inside of the property and costs of $308.50 for the removal of rubbish from the exterior of the property. The cleaning costs were $268.54 for the house and an additional $104.26 for the kitchen cupboards.
I am satisfied that the landlord has proven their claim for the cost of the cleaning and rubbish removal.
The amounts ordered are proved.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5388203 — Cleanliness at Unit/Flat Unit 4, 60A Castor Crescent, Cannons Creek,

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5388203 — Cleanliness at Unit/Flat Unit 4, 60A Castor Crescent, Cannons Creek,

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Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

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

Topics & place

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Property management

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

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

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions