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Tenancy Tribunal case 5393249 — Property damage at 32 Smiths Avenue, Papakura, Papakura 2110
Published 23 January 2026 · Application 5393249
- Property damage
- Cleanliness
- Rent arrears
At a glance
Key facts from the published tribunal order.
Outcome
Landlord favoured
From published order
Location
Papakura
Tribunal region
Adjudicator
J Tam
Dispute themes
Award balance
Gross awards, any bond applied per the order, and the remaining balance payable.
- Gross award
- $4,769.70
- Total balance for Tenant to pay Landlord
- $4,769.70
Claims & awards
What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.
| Claim | Landlord | Tenant | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent arrears to 6 October 2026 | $382.43 | Rent arrears to 6 October 2026 | |
| Repairs: doors | $614.98 | Repairs: doors | |
| Repairs: walls | $281.12 | Repairs: walls | |
| Cleaning | $845.46 | Cleaning | |
| Repairs: oven replacement | $368.96 | Repairs: oven replacement | |
| Rubbish removal | $2,240.01 | Rubbish removal | |
| Removal of old tyres | $36.74 | Removal of old tyres | |
| Net award | $4,769.70 | ||
| Total payable by Tenant to Landlord | $4,769.70 |
Claims and awards for application 5393249 — net $4,769.70 NZD. Verify on MoJ.
Rent arrears to 6 October 2026
- Amount
- $382.43
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Rent arrears to 6 October 2026
Repairs: doors
- Amount
- $614.98
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Repairs: doors
Repairs: walls
- Amount
- $281.12
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Repairs: walls
Cleaning
- Amount
- $845.46
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Cleaning
Repairs: oven replacement
- Amount
- $368.96
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Repairs: oven replacement
Rubbish removal
- Amount
- $2,240.01
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Rubbish removal
Removal of old tyres
- Amount
- $36.74
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Removal of old tyres
Net award
Landlord $4,769.70
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord
Landlord $4,769.70
Claim types — money lines allowed on this order
Order
Sacha Maria Keremeneta must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $4,769.70 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. Award table omitted. See the official MoJ PDF for line-item amounts.
Reasons
- Only the landlord attended the hearing.
- 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 6 October 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?
- 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 did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
- The amounts ordered are proved.
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: walls, doors and oven. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
- The amounts ordered are proved.
- I have taken into account betterment and depreciation. The landlord should be returned to the position they would have been in had the tenant not breached their obligations, and should not be better or worse off. In calculating depreciation, I have taken into account the age and condition of the items at the start of the tenancy and their likely useful lifespan.
Topics & place
Topics are dispute themes across the order (not the same as claim-type money lines).
Residential Tenancies Act sections
s40(1), s40(2)
Key findings
- Dispute theme: rent arrears
- Dispute theme: property damage
- Dispute theme: cleaning
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Tenancy Tribunal case.
What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5393249?
The tribunal order states: Sacha Maria Keremeneta must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities
How much money was awarded in case 5393249?
Cleaning: $845.46 awarded to landlord; Removal Of Old Tyres: $36.74 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $382.43 awarded to landlord; Doors: $614.98 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $368.96 awarded to landlord; Walls: $281.12 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $2,240.01 awarded to landlord
What type of tenancy dispute was case 5393249?
The primary dispute was Property damage. Related themes: Cleanliness, Rent arrears.
Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5393249?
The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13016020-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.