What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5403813 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And

How much money was awarded in case 5403813?

Cleaning: $600.77 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $449.66 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,458.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $948.28 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5403813?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5403813?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13383566-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5403813 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And

How much money was awarded in case 5403813?

Cleaning: $600.77 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $449.66 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,458.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $948.28 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5403813?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5403813?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13383566-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

167B Warspite Avenue, Waitangirua, Porirua 5024 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5403813 — 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 5403813 — net $3,224.71 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 15/10/2025	$1,458.00	Rent arrears to 15/10/2025
Cleaning	$600.77	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$948.28	Rubbish removal
Repairs	$449.66	Repairs
Net award	$3,224.71
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,224.71

Claims and awards for application 5403813 — net $3,224.71 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 15/10/2025

Amount: $1,458.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 15/10/2025

Cleaning

Amount: $600.77
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $948.28
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Repairs

Amount: $449.66
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs

Net award

Landlord $3,224.71

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $3,224.71

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $3,224.71 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $232.00 (3198939-012) to Kāinga Ora– Homes And Communities immediately.
The applicant states that the tenancy ended on 15 October 2025. They seek $1,458.00 in rent arrears to that date, $677.00 for cleaning costs, $948.28 for rubbish removal, $449.66 for damage repairs, and $122.46 for carpet replacement.

Is the respondent liable for the rent arrears?

The applicant has provided rent records evidencing the arrears. I am satisfied that these records are accurate, and the amount claimed for rent arrears is awarded.

Is the respondent liable for the cleaning and rubbish removal costs?

The applicant has provided photographic evidence showing that the tenant failed to leave the premises in a reasonably clean and tidy condition and failed to remove all rubbish at the end of the tenancy. This constitutes a breach of the tenant’s obligations under section 40(1)(e)(iii) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The cleaning required was for the whole house, including the rangehood and kitchen cupboards.
I am satisfied that the tenant was in breach of these obligations, and the amounts claimed for cleaning and rubbish removal are awarded.

Is the respondent liable for the damage repair costs?

The applicant has also provided photographic evidence of damage to a door and a window, described as impact damage. On the balance of probabilities, I am satisfied that this damage was caused by the tenants. The repair costs, as supported by the invoices provided, are therefore awarded.

Is the respondent liable for the carpet replacement costs?

In relation to the carpet, the applicant states that replacement was required and that the carpet was eight years old. Photographs show some staining; however, it is not clear that replacement was necessary. In any event, the applicant calculated depreciation on the basis of a 10-year useful life. The Inland Revenue Department depreciation guide indicates an eight-year useful life for residential carpet. Accordingly, the carpet was fully depreciated. As the landlord elected to replace the carpet in circumstances where replacement was not clearly required, the cost of replacement is not recoverable from the tenant. This claim is dismissed. H Ben Fayed 01 April 2026

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 5403813 — net $3,224.71 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 15/10/2025	$1,458.00	Rent arrears to 15/10/2025
Cleaning	$600.77	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$948.28	Rubbish removal
Repairs	$449.66	Repairs
Net award	$3,224.71
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,224.71

Claims and awards for application 5403813 — net $3,224.71 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 15/10/2025

Amount: $1,458.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 15/10/2025

Cleaning

Amount: $600.77
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $948.28
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Repairs

Amount: $449.66
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs

Net award

Landlord $3,224.71

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $3,224.71

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $3,224.71 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $232.00 (3198939-012) to Kāinga Ora– Homes And Communities immediately.
The applicant states that the tenancy ended on 15 October 2025. They seek $1,458.00 in rent arrears to that date, $677.00 for cleaning costs, $948.28 for rubbish removal, $449.66 for damage repairs, and $122.46 for carpet replacement.

Is the respondent liable for the rent arrears?

The applicant has provided rent records evidencing the arrears. I am satisfied that these records are accurate, and the amount claimed for rent arrears is awarded.

Is the respondent liable for the cleaning and rubbish removal costs?

The applicant has provided photographic evidence showing that the tenant failed to leave the premises in a reasonably clean and tidy condition and failed to remove all rubbish at the end of the tenancy. This constitutes a breach of the tenant’s obligations under section 40(1)(e)(iii) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The cleaning required was for the whole house, including the rangehood and kitchen cupboards.
I am satisfied that the tenant was in breach of these obligations, and the amounts claimed for cleaning and rubbish removal are awarded.

Is the respondent liable for the damage repair costs?

The applicant has also provided photographic evidence of damage to a door and a window, described as impact damage. On the balance of probabilities, I am satisfied that this damage was caused by the tenants. The repair costs, as supported by the invoices provided, are therefore awarded.

Is the respondent liable for the carpet replacement costs?

In relation to the carpet, the applicant states that replacement was required and that the carpet was eight years old. Photographs show some staining; however, it is not clear that replacement was necessary. In any event, the applicant calculated depreciation on the basis of a 10-year useful life. The Inland Revenue Department depreciation guide indicates an eight-year useful life for residential carpet. Accordingly, the carpet was fully depreciated. As the landlord elected to replace the carpet in circumstances where replacement was not clearly required, the cost of replacement is not recoverable from the tenant. This claim is dismissed. H Ben Fayed 01 April 2026

Tenancy Tribunal case 5403813 — Rent arrears at 167B Warspite Avenue, Waitangirua, Porirua 5024

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5403813 — Rent arrears at 167B Warspite Avenue, Waitangirua, Porirua 5024

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Is the respondent liable for the rent arrears?

Is the respondent liable for the cleaning and rubbish removal costs?

Is the respondent liable for the damage repair costs?

Is the respondent liable for the carpet replacement costs?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Is the respondent liable for the rent arrears?

Is the respondent liable for the cleaning and rubbish removal costs?

Is the respondent liable for the damage repair costs?

Is the respondent liable for the carpet replacement costs?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions