What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5388888 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Michelle Greer Real Estate Limited as Agent for Aidan

How much money was awarded in case 5388888?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $198.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,350.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5388888?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5388888?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13672543-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5388888 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Michelle Greer Real Estate Limited as Agent for Aidan

How much money was awarded in case 5388888?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $198.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,350.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5388888?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5388888?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13672543-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 2, 85 Craigie Avenue, Timaru 7910 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5388888 — 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 5388888 — net $1,176.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 3 November 2025	$2,350.00	Rent arrears to 3 November 2025
Lock/key replacement	$198.00	Lock/key replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,176.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,176.00

Claims and awards for application 5388888 — net $1,176.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 3 November 2025

Amount: $2,350.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 3 November 2025

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $198.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $1,176.00

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,176.00

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Michelle Greer Real Estate Limited as Agent for Aidan Mowat $1,176.00 immediately, calculated below
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,400.00 (BN-00065278) to Michelle Greer Real Estate Limited as Agent for Aidan Mowat immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing by videoconference. The tenant did not attend. Two calls to the number given in the Notice of Hearing, which was properly served, went to voicemail.
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 was for a fixed term ending on 25 October 2025.
The tenant advised the landlord on 14 October 2025 that, “My lease ends on 21 and I haven’t signed any papers to say I’d resign the lease.”
A fixed term tenancy becomes a periodic tenancy at the end of the fixed term unless within the period from 90 days to 21 days before the fixed term ends, either party gives notice that they don’t want it to continue. 1
This tenancy therefore did not end on 25 October but became periodic and the tenant needed to give 21 days’ notice to end it. 2
That notice was given on 14 October so the tenancy ended on 3 November.
The landlord has provided rent records proving the rent arears owed at that date.

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. 3
The tenant did not return the keys. The landlord is entitled to be compensated for the rekeying costs which are provided by the locksmith’s invoice provided.
The landlord also claims compensation for the cost of cleaning and repairs at the premises after the tenancy ended.
The only evidence provided to support those claims is an invoice from the owners, costing their claim.
The landlord’s representative appearing today is not the property manager who managed the tenancy so does not have the necessary evidence to hand.
Those claims cannot be approved.
The landlord’s preference is that the Tribunal deals with the rent arrears, lock replacement and bond claims today, which are proved. A further application can be filed in respect of any other claims. 1 S.60A RTA 2 S.51(2A) RTA 3 S. 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) RTA
Because Michelle Greer Real Estate Limited as Agent for Aidan Mowat has 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 5388888 — net $1,176.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 3 November 2025	$2,350.00	Rent arrears to 3 November 2025
Lock/key replacement	$198.00	Lock/key replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,176.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,176.00

Claims and awards for application 5388888 — net $1,176.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 3 November 2025

Amount: $2,350.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 3 November 2025

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $198.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $1,176.00

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,176.00

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Michelle Greer Real Estate Limited as Agent for Aidan Mowat $1,176.00 immediately, calculated below
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,400.00 (BN-00065278) to Michelle Greer Real Estate Limited as Agent for Aidan Mowat immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing by videoconference. The tenant did not attend. Two calls to the number given in the Notice of Hearing, which was properly served, went to voicemail.
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 was for a fixed term ending on 25 October 2025.
The tenant advised the landlord on 14 October 2025 that, “My lease ends on 21 and I haven’t signed any papers to say I’d resign the lease.”
A fixed term tenancy becomes a periodic tenancy at the end of the fixed term unless within the period from 90 days to 21 days before the fixed term ends, either party gives notice that they don’t want it to continue. 1
This tenancy therefore did not end on 25 October but became periodic and the tenant needed to give 21 days’ notice to end it. 2
That notice was given on 14 October so the tenancy ended on 3 November.
The landlord has provided rent records proving the rent arears owed at that date.

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. 3
The tenant did not return the keys. The landlord is entitled to be compensated for the rekeying costs which are provided by the locksmith’s invoice provided.
The landlord also claims compensation for the cost of cleaning and repairs at the premises after the tenancy ended.
The only evidence provided to support those claims is an invoice from the owners, costing their claim.
The landlord’s representative appearing today is not the property manager who managed the tenancy so does not have the necessary evidence to hand.
Those claims cannot be approved.
The landlord’s preference is that the Tribunal deals with the rent arrears, lock replacement and bond claims today, which are proved. A further application can be filed in respect of any other claims. 1 S.60A RTA 2 S.51(2A) RTA 3 S. 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) RTA
Because Michelle Greer Real Estate Limited as Agent for Aidan Mowat has succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5388888 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 2, 85 Craigie Avenue, Timaru 7910

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5388888 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 2, 85 Craigie Avenue, Timaru 7910

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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?

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Property management

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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?

Topics & place

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions