What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5388883?

The tribunal order states: Nicole Donna Hyde must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities $3,276.31

How much money was awarded in case 5388883?

Cleaning: $652.58 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $150.00 awarded to landlord; Painting: $205.00 awarded to landlord; Payments Made Since Since Terminatio…: $252.29 awarded to tenant; Property Damage: $406.23 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $11.42 awarded to landlord; Replace Cabinet Doors: $1,564.37 awarded to landlord; Replace Carpet: $539.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5388883?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5388883?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13022724-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5388883?

The tribunal order states: Nicole Donna Hyde must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities $3,276.31

How much money was awarded in case 5388883?

Cleaning: $652.58 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $150.00 awarded to landlord; Painting: $205.00 awarded to landlord; Payments Made Since Since Terminatio…: $252.29 awarded to tenant; Property Damage: $406.23 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $11.42 awarded to landlord; Replace Cabinet Doors: $1,564.37 awarded to landlord; Replace Carpet: $539.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5388883?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5388883?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13022724-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

83 Milton Street, Somerfield, Christchurch 8024 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5388883 — 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 5388883 — net $3,276.31 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Rent arrears to 30 September 2025	$11.42		Rent arrears to 30 September 2025
Replace cabinet doors	$1,564.37		Replace cabinet doors
Replace carpet	$539.00		Replace carpet
Cleaning	$652.58		Cleaning
Wall repairs	$406.23		Wall repairs
Lawns and Garden work	$150.00		Lawns and Garden work
Painting	$205.00		Painting
Payments made since since termination		$252.29	Payments made since since termination
Total award	$3,528.60	$252.29
Net award	$3,276.31
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,276.31

Claims and awards for application 5388883 — net $3,276.31 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 30 September 2025

Amount: $11.42
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 30 September 2025

Replace cabinet doors

Amount: $1,564.37
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace cabinet doors

Replace carpet

Amount: $539.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace carpet

Cleaning

Amount: $652.58
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Wall repairs

Amount: $406.23
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Wall repairs

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Lawns And Garden Work Property damage Rent arrears

Order

Nicole Donna Hyde must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities $3,276.31 immediately, calculated as shown below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held by teleconference. The tenant didn’t attend and couldn’t be reached on the number given in the Notice of Hearing, which was properly served.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and compensation following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 30 September 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.
Since the end of the tenancy the tenant has been making regular payments. The landlord has applied those to debts said to be owing at the end of the tenancy. Those debts are not proved, so I have allowed a credit for those payments in this Order.

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.
Exit inspection photographs provided by the landlord show that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The lawns were badly overgrown.
The amounts ordered are proved buy the landlord’s work order records .

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.
A comparison of the entry and exit inspection photographs provided by the landlord proves that extensive damage was caused to the premises during the tenancy. There was damage to walls and doors made by drawing and holes, carpet was badly stained. A cabinet required extensive repair.
The cost of the re[pair work is proved by the landlord’s work order records.
Allowance is made for depreciation of depreciable items such as carped and interior paintwork.

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 5388883 — net $3,276.31 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Rent arrears to 30 September 2025	$11.42		Rent arrears to 30 September 2025
Replace cabinet doors	$1,564.37		Replace cabinet doors
Replace carpet	$539.00		Replace carpet
Cleaning	$652.58		Cleaning
Wall repairs	$406.23		Wall repairs
Lawns and Garden work	$150.00		Lawns and Garden work
Painting	$205.00		Painting
Payments made since since termination		$252.29	Payments made since since termination
Total award	$3,528.60	$252.29
Net award	$3,276.31
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,276.31

Claims and awards for application 5388883 — net $3,276.31 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 30 September 2025

Amount: $11.42
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 30 September 2025

Replace cabinet doors

Amount: $1,564.37
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace cabinet doors

Replace carpet

Amount: $539.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace carpet

Cleaning

Amount: $652.58
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Wall repairs

Amount: $406.23
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Wall repairs

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Lawns And Garden Work Property damage Rent arrears

Order

Nicole Donna Hyde must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities $3,276.31 immediately, calculated as shown below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held by teleconference. The tenant didn’t attend and couldn’t be reached on the number given in the Notice of Hearing, which was properly served.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and compensation following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 30 September 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.
Since the end of the tenancy the tenant has been making regular payments. The landlord has applied those to debts said to be owing at the end of the tenancy. Those debts are not proved, so I have allowed a credit for those payments in this Order.

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.
Exit inspection photographs provided by the landlord show that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The lawns were badly overgrown.
The amounts ordered are proved buy the landlord’s work order records .

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.
A comparison of the entry and exit inspection photographs provided by the landlord proves that extensive damage was caused to the premises during the tenancy. There was damage to walls and doors made by drawing and holes, carpet was badly stained. A cabinet required extensive repair.
The cost of the re[pair work is proved by the landlord’s work order records.
Allowance is made for depreciation of depreciable items such as carped and interior paintwork.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5388883 — Cleanliness at 83 Milton Street, Somerfield, Christchurch 8024

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5388883 — Cleanliness at 83 Milton Street, Somerfield, Christchurch 8024

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