What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5403731?

The tribunal order states: Ka-Nesha Patricia-Marie Te Whata must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And

How much money was awarded in case 5403731?

Cleaning: $681.72 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $150.00 awarded to landlord; Previous Order Application 5335256 D…: $1,064.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $226.29 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $274.46 awarded to landlord; Painting: $638.00 awarded to landlord; Replace Range Hood Filter: $69.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $227.25 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5403731?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5403731?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13217174-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5403731?

The tribunal order states: Ka-Nesha Patricia-Marie Te Whata must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And

How much money was awarded in case 5403731?

Cleaning: $681.72 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $150.00 awarded to landlord; Previous Order Application 5335256 D…: $1,064.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $226.29 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $274.46 awarded to landlord; Painting: $638.00 awarded to landlord; Replace Range Hood Filter: $69.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $227.25 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5403731?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5403731?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13217174-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

3A Dunbars Road, Halswell, Christchurch 8025 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5403731 — Property damage

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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 5403731 — net $3,330.72 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (17/10/2025 to 6/11/2025	$226.29	Rent arrears (17/10/2025 to 6/11/2025
Previous order application 5335256 dated 16/10/2025	$1,064.00	Previous order application 5335256 dated 16/10/2025
Cleaning	$681.72	Cleaning
Lawns and Garden work	$150.00	Lawns and Garden work
Repairs: Replace Range Hood Filter	$69.00	Repairs: Replace Range Hood Filter
Repairs: Door Replacement	$274.46	Repairs: Door Replacement
Repairs: Wall Damage	$227.25	Repairs: Wall Damage
Repairs: Painting	$638.00	Repairs: Painting
Net award	$3,330.72
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,330.72

Claims and awards for application 5403731 — net $3,330.72 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears (17/10/2025 to 6/11/2025

Amount: $226.29
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears (17/10/2025 to 6/11/2025

Previous order application 5335256 dated 16/10/2025

Amount: $1,064.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Previous order application 5335256 dated 16/10/2025

Cleaning

Amount: $681.72
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $150.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Repairs: Replace Range Hood Filter

Amount: $69.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Replace Range Hood Filter

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Lawns And Garden Work Rent arrears Property damage

Order

Ka-Nesha Patricia-Marie Te Whata must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $3,330.72 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears (17/10/2025 to 6/11/2025)$226.29 Previous order application 5335256 dated 16/10/2025$1,064.00 Cleaning$681.72 Lawns and Garden work$150.00 Repairs: Replace Range Hood Filter$69.00 Repairs: Door Replacement$274.46 Repairs: Wall Damage$227.25 Repairs: Painting$638.00 Total award$3,330.72 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$3,330.72
This order incorporates the Tribunal order made on 16 October 2025 under application 5335256.

Reasons

Representatives of the landlord attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and compensation following the end of the tenancy.
Claims for carpet replacement, cleaning the rangehood and repairs to a window frame were withdrawn at the hearing.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended by Order of the Tribunal dated 16 October 2025. The Tribunal made an order for rent arrears to that date under application 5335256. The previous order is incorporated into this order for enforcement purposes.
The landlord did not obtain possession of the premises until 6 November 2025. It seeks rent for the period from 17 October to 6 November 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing.

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.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. The landlord provided photographs and details of costs incurred to prove its claims.

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: holes in walls, graffiti on walls, rangehood filter missing, door and door frame destroyed. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The landlord provided ingoing and outgoing photographs and evidence of costs incurred to prove its claims. The landlord applied an appropriate depreciation rate to the claims for painting, having regard to the age and condition of the paint work at the start of the tenancy.
The landlord did not apply for suppression and does not seek reimbursement of the Tribunal application 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 5403731 — net $3,330.72 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (17/10/2025 to 6/11/2025	$226.29	Rent arrears (17/10/2025 to 6/11/2025
Previous order application 5335256 dated 16/10/2025	$1,064.00	Previous order application 5335256 dated 16/10/2025
Cleaning	$681.72	Cleaning
Lawns and Garden work	$150.00	Lawns and Garden work
Repairs: Replace Range Hood Filter	$69.00	Repairs: Replace Range Hood Filter
Repairs: Door Replacement	$274.46	Repairs: Door Replacement
Repairs: Wall Damage	$227.25	Repairs: Wall Damage
Repairs: Painting	$638.00	Repairs: Painting
Net award	$3,330.72
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,330.72

Claims and awards for application 5403731 — net $3,330.72 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears (17/10/2025 to 6/11/2025

Amount: $226.29
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears (17/10/2025 to 6/11/2025

Previous order application 5335256 dated 16/10/2025

Amount: $1,064.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Previous order application 5335256 dated 16/10/2025

Cleaning

Amount: $681.72
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $150.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Repairs: Replace Range Hood Filter

Amount: $69.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Replace Range Hood Filter

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Lawns And Garden Work Rent arrears Property damage

Order

Ka-Nesha Patricia-Marie Te Whata must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $3,330.72 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears (17/10/2025 to 6/11/2025)$226.29 Previous order application 5335256 dated 16/10/2025$1,064.00 Cleaning$681.72 Lawns and Garden work$150.00 Repairs: Replace Range Hood Filter$69.00 Repairs: Door Replacement$274.46 Repairs: Wall Damage$227.25 Repairs: Painting$638.00 Total award$3,330.72 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$3,330.72
This order incorporates the Tribunal order made on 16 October 2025 under application 5335256.

Reasons

Representatives of the landlord attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and compensation following the end of the tenancy.
Claims for carpet replacement, cleaning the rangehood and repairs to a window frame were withdrawn at the hearing.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended by Order of the Tribunal dated 16 October 2025. The Tribunal made an order for rent arrears to that date under application 5335256. The previous order is incorporated into this order for enforcement purposes.
The landlord did not obtain possession of the premises until 6 November 2025. It seeks rent for the period from 17 October to 6 November 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing.

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.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. The landlord provided photographs and details of costs incurred to prove its claims.

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: holes in walls, graffiti on walls, rangehood filter missing, door and door frame destroyed. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The landlord provided ingoing and outgoing photographs and evidence of costs incurred to prove its claims. The landlord applied an appropriate depreciation rate to the claims for painting, having regard to the age and condition of the paint work at the start of the tenancy.
The landlord did not apply for suppression and does not seek reimbursement of the Tribunal application fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5403731 — Property damage at 3A Dunbars Road, Halswell, Christchurch 8025

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5403731 — Property damage at 3A Dunbars Road, Halswell, Christchurch 8025

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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?

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