How much money was awarded in case 5388622?

Cleaning: $632.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $20.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $241.43 awarded to landlord; Hole In Hallway Wall: $158.70 awarded to landlord; Replace Heat Pump Remote: $59.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $704.38 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5388622?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5388622?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12859340-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5388622?

Cleaning: $632.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $20.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $241.43 awarded to landlord; Hole In Hallway Wall: $158.70 awarded to landlord; Replace Heat Pump Remote: $59.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $704.38 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5388622?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5388622?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12859340-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5388622 — Cleanliness

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5388622 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5388622 — net $1,844.01 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 28.9.2025	$241.43	Rent arrears to 28.9.2025
Cleaning	$632.50	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$704.38	Rubbish removal
Lock/key replacement	$20.00	Lock/key replacement
Replace heat pump remote	$59.00	Replace heat pump remote
Repairs: Hole in hallway wall	$158.70	Repairs: Hole in hallway wall
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,844.01
Bond	$2,160.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,844.01

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Tenant name and identifying details.

[The tenant/s] to pay Oxygen.Co.Nz Limited As Agents For Roman & Kovalenko $1,844.01 from the bond, calculated as shown in the table below.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,160.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) immediately apportioned as follows: Oxygen.Co.Nz Limited As Agents For Roman & Kovalenko: $1,844.01 [The tenant/s]: $315.99

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.

The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

This was a fixed term tenancy that started on 27 September 2024 and expired on 28 September 2025.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy was terminated by a previous Tribunal order for abandonment on 6 October 2025. The date of abandonment, being the date that the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises, was 26 September 2025.

A tenant who abandons the premises in respect of a fixed term tenancy is liable to pay rent up to and including the date of the expiry of the term, or the date a new tenancy commences, whichever is the earlier. See section 61(3)(b) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA). Therefore, the tenant is liable for rent up to and including 28 September 2025.

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. This amount was not disputed by the tenant.

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) RTA.

The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish as shown in the photos produced in evidence

The tenant did not return the keys.

The following chattels were missing at the end of the tenancy: the heat pump remote.

The amounts ordered are proved and accepted by the tenant.

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: a hole in the hallway wall. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the accepted liability for the damage.

The amounts ordered are proved.

The Tribunal acknowledges that the tenant did not dispute any of the landlord’s claims and all are able to be settled by deduction from the bond.

As the landlord has wholly succeeded with their claims, they are entitled to reimbursement of the filing fee. Suppression

Section 95A(4) RTA provides that the Tribunal may, on the application of any party to proceedings or on its own initiative, having regard to the interests of the parties and to the public interest, order that all or part of the evidence given or the name or any identifying particulars of any witness or party not be published.

The tenant explained that he has suffered a personal family tragedy which has led to some self-destructive behaviour and been a catalyst for the situation he found himself in with the tenancy. His mental health has suffered and he has been very stressed. He is now living with his mother and recovering. Prior to this, the tenant rented other properties from this same property management company without incident. Given those circumstances and bearing in mind that he attended the hearing and took full responsibility for the claims, I consider that publication of his name and identifying details is not in the Public interest and suppression is granted accordingly.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5388622 — net $1,844.01 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 28.9.2025	$241.43	Rent arrears to 28.9.2025
Cleaning	$632.50	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$704.38	Rubbish removal
Lock/key replacement	$20.00	Lock/key replacement
Replace heat pump remote	$59.00	Replace heat pump remote
Repairs: Hole in hallway wall	$158.70	Repairs: Hole in hallway wall
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,844.01
Bond	$2,160.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,844.01

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Tenant name and identifying details.
[The tenant/s] to pay Oxygen.Co.Nz Limited As Agents For Roman & Kovalenko $1,844.01 from the bond, calculated as shown in the table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,160.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) immediately apportioned as follows: Oxygen.Co.Nz Limited As Agents For Roman & Kovalenko: $1,844.01 [The tenant/s]: $315.99

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.
This was a fixed term tenancy that started on 27 September 2024 and expired on 28 September 2025.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy was terminated by a previous Tribunal order for abandonment on 6 October 2025. The date of abandonment, being the date that the landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the tenant had abandoned the premises, was 26 September 2025.
A tenant who abandons the premises in respect of a fixed term tenancy is liable to pay rent up to and including the date of the expiry of the term, or the date a new tenancy commences, whichever is the earlier. See section 61(3)(b) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA). Therefore, the tenant is liable for rent up to and including 28 September 2025.
The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. This amount was not disputed by the tenant.

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) RTA.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish as shown in the photos produced in evidence
The tenant did not return the keys.
The following chattels were missing at the end of the tenancy: the heat pump remote.
The amounts ordered are proved and accepted by the tenant.

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: a hole in the hallway wall. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the accepted liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.
The Tribunal acknowledges that the tenant did not dispute any of the landlord’s claims and all are able to be settled by deduction from the bond.
As the landlord has wholly succeeded with their claims, they are entitled to reimbursement of the filing fee. Suppression
Section 95A(4) RTA provides that the Tribunal may, on the application of any party to proceedings or on its own initiative, having regard to the interests of the parties and to the public interest, order that all or part of the evidence given or the name or any identifying particulars of any witness or party not be published.
The tenant explained that he has suffered a personal family tragedy which has led to some self-destructive behaviour and been a catalyst for the situation he found himself in with the tenancy. His mental health has suffered and he has been very stressed. He is now living with his mother and recovering. Prior to this, the tenant rented other properties from this same property management company without incident. Given those circumstances and bearing in mind that he attended the hearing and took full responsibility for the claims, I consider that publication of his name and identifying details is not in the Public interest and suppression is granted accordingly.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5388622 — Cleanliness

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5388622 — Cleanliness

At a glance

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?

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

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

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

Frequently asked questions