What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5404070 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

How much money was awarded in case 5404070?

Cleaning: $333.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $984.65 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,189.99 awarded to landlord; Walls & Doors: $908.50 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5404070?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5404070?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13419895-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5404070 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

How much money was awarded in case 5404070?

Cleaning: $333.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $984.65 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,189.99 awarded to landlord; Walls & Doors: $908.50 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5404070?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5404070?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13419895-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

Unit/Flat Unit 2, 179 Dunbars Road, Halswell, Christchurch Tenancy Tribunal Case 5404070 — 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 5404070 — net $2,264.64 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 15 November 2025	$2,189.99	Rent arrears (to 15 November 2025
Cleaning	$333.50	Cleaning
Lawns and Garden work: and Rubbish Removal	$984.65	Lawns and Garden work: and Rubbish Removal
Repairs: Walls & Doors	$908.50	Repairs: Walls & Doors
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,264.64
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,264.64

Claims and awards for application 5404070 — net $2,264.64 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears (to 15 November 2025

Amount: $2,189.99
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears (to 15 November 2025

Cleaning

Amount: $333.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Lawns and Garden work: and Rubbish Removal

Amount: $984.65
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work: and Rubbish Removal

Repairs: Walls & Doors

Amount: $908.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Walls & Doors

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Rent arrears Property damage

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name.
Samantha Burrows must pay [The landlord/s] $2,264.64 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears (to 15 November 2025)$2,189.99 Cleaning$333.50 Lawns and Garden work: and Rubbish Removal$984.65 Repairs: Walls & Doors$908.50 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$4,444.64 Bond$2,180.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$2,264.64
The Bond Centre must pay the Bond of $2,180.00 to the Landlord immediately.

Reasons

Representatives of the landlord attended the hearing. The tenant did not attend.
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 ended on 13 November 2025 and the tenant vacated on 15 November 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing for rent.

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 landlord provided photographs, invoices and receipts to support its claims. 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.
Wall and door damage was caused during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. The landlord withdrew a claim in relation to the kitchen wall (4115) at the hearing. Otherwise, the landlord provided photographs and evidence of the costs incurred to prove its claims.
As the landlord was the successful party, I have awarded reimbursement of the Tribunal application fee and granted its request for suppression of its name.

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 5404070 — net $2,264.64 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 15 November 2025	$2,189.99	Rent arrears (to 15 November 2025
Cleaning	$333.50	Cleaning
Lawns and Garden work: and Rubbish Removal	$984.65	Lawns and Garden work: and Rubbish Removal
Repairs: Walls & Doors	$908.50	Repairs: Walls & Doors
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,264.64
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,264.64

Claims and awards for application 5404070 — net $2,264.64 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears (to 15 November 2025

Amount: $2,189.99
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears (to 15 November 2025

Cleaning

Amount: $333.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Lawns and Garden work: and Rubbish Removal

Amount: $984.65
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work: and Rubbish Removal

Repairs: Walls & Doors

Amount: $908.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Walls & Doors

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Rent arrears Property damage

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name.
Samantha Burrows must pay [The landlord/s] $2,264.64 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears (to 15 November 2025)$2,189.99 Cleaning$333.50 Lawns and Garden work: and Rubbish Removal$984.65 Repairs: Walls & Doors$908.50 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$4,444.64 Bond$2,180.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$2,264.64
The Bond Centre must pay the Bond of $2,180.00 to the Landlord immediately.

Reasons

Representatives of the landlord attended the hearing. The tenant did not attend.
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 ended on 13 November 2025 and the tenant vacated on 15 November 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing for rent.

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 landlord provided photographs, invoices and receipts to support its claims. 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.
Wall and door damage was caused during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. The landlord withdrew a claim in relation to the kitchen wall (4115) at the hearing. Otherwise, the landlord provided photographs and evidence of the costs incurred to prove its claims.
As the landlord was the successful party, I have awarded reimbursement of the Tribunal application fee and granted its request for suppression of its name.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5404070 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Unit 2, 179 Dunbars Road, Halswell, Christchurch

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5404070 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Unit 2, 179 Dunbars Road, Halswell, Christchurch

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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