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Tenancy Tribunal case 5404794 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Unit 2, 114 Raikes Avenue, Te Awamutu, Te
Decided 2 Apr 2026 · Published 2 Apr 2026 · Application 5404794
- Rent arrears
- Cleanliness
At a glance
Key facts from the published tribunal order.
Location
Te Awamutu
Tribunal region
Adjudicator
J Tam
Dispute themes
Award balance
Gross awards, any bond applied per the order, and the remaining balance payable.
- Gross award
- $4,399.97
- Total balance for Tenant to pay Landlord
- $4,399.97
Claims & awards
What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.
| Claim | Landlord | Tenant | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent arrears | $3,475.72 | Rent arrears | |
| Cleaning | $344.02 | Cleaning | |
| Rubbish removal | $268.88 | Rubbish removal | |
| Cleaning: kitchen cupboards | $112.60 | Cleaning: kitchen cupboards | |
| Lawns |
Order
[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $4,399.97 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
Reasons
- Only the landlord attended the hearing.
- The landlord has applied for rent arrears, and cleaning costs following the end of the tenancy.
How much is owed for rent?
- 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.
Topics & place
Topics are dispute themes across the order (not the same as claim-type money lines).
Residential Tenancies Act sections
s40(1)
Key findings
- Dispute theme: rent arrears
- Dispute theme: cleaning
Property management
- Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities (applicant)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Tenancy Tribunal case.
What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5404794 about?
The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $4,399.97
How much money was awarded in case 5404794?
Cleaning: $344.02 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $113.98 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $112.60 awarded to landlord; Lawns: $84.77 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,475.72 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $268.88 awarded to landlord
What type of tenancy dispute was case 5404794?
The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Cleanliness.
Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5404794?
The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13390367-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.
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