What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5405417 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities $533.65

How much money was awarded in case 5405417?

Cleaning: $100.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $433.65 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5405417?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5405417?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13194409-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5405417 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities $533.65

How much money was awarded in case 5405417?

Cleaning: $100.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $433.65 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5405417?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5405417?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13194409-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat Flat 2, 26 Aldershot Street, Aranui, Christchurch Tenancy Tribunal Case 5405417 — Cleanliness

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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 5405417 — net $533.65 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Cleaning	$100.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$433.65	Rubbish removal
Net award	$533.65
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$533.65

Claims and awards for application 5405417 — net $533.65 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Cleaning

Amount: $100.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $433.65
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Net award

Landlord $533.65

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $533.65

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities $533.65 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Cleaning$100.00 Rubbish removal$433.65 Total award$533.65 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$533.65

Reasons

The hearing was conducted via video. Ms Rea appeared for the landlord. There was no appearance by the tenant.
The tenancy commenced on 14 September 2020 and ended on 24 August 2025. The tenant remains a tenant of the landlord in respect of another tenancy. The application was filed on 04 December 2025.
The landlord seeks compensation for cleaning and rubbish removal. The application initially included a claim for replacement of the carpet in the living room; however, this has been withdrawn. The landlord has provided pre tenancy and end of tenancy inspection reports together with invoices.
At the end of the tenancy the tenant must leave the property reasonably clean and tidy and remove all rubbish. See section 40(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (Act).
The landlord’s original claim was that the tenant had failed to leave the whole property in a reasonably clean and tidy condition. While I am satisfied that the tenant did not leave some areas reasonably clean and tidy, I questioned the amount claimed in relation to the entire property. Following discussion with the landlord, it is accepted that the evidence establishes the tenant failed to leave the kitchen reasonably clean and tidy. The amount claimed, and therefore awarded, is amended accordingly.
I am also satisfied that the tenant has failed to remove all rubbish. The photographs show household items left in the bathroom vanity cabinet, in the kitchen cupboards, and exterior including a metal frame, children’s bike, mattress, and miscellaneous items.
In the circumstances the amount claimed is reasonable, and it is awarded.
The landlord does not seek reimbursement of the filing fee or name suppression, and no orders are made.

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 5405417 — net $533.65 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Cleaning	$100.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$433.65	Rubbish removal
Net award	$533.65
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$533.65

Claims and awards for application 5405417 — net $533.65 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Cleaning

Amount: $100.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $433.65
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Net award

Landlord $533.65

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $533.65

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities $533.65 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Cleaning$100.00 Rubbish removal$433.65 Total award$533.65 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$533.65

Reasons

The hearing was conducted via video. Ms Rea appeared for the landlord. There was no appearance by the tenant.
The tenancy commenced on 14 September 2020 and ended on 24 August 2025. The tenant remains a tenant of the landlord in respect of another tenancy. The application was filed on 04 December 2025.
The landlord seeks compensation for cleaning and rubbish removal. The application initially included a claim for replacement of the carpet in the living room; however, this has been withdrawn. The landlord has provided pre tenancy and end of tenancy inspection reports together with invoices.
At the end of the tenancy the tenant must leave the property reasonably clean and tidy and remove all rubbish. See section 40(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (Act).
The landlord’s original claim was that the tenant had failed to leave the whole property in a reasonably clean and tidy condition. While I am satisfied that the tenant did not leave some areas reasonably clean and tidy, I questioned the amount claimed in relation to the entire property. Following discussion with the landlord, it is accepted that the evidence establishes the tenant failed to leave the kitchen reasonably clean and tidy. The amount claimed, and therefore awarded, is amended accordingly.
I am also satisfied that the tenant has failed to remove all rubbish. The photographs show household items left in the bathroom vanity cabinet, in the kitchen cupboards, and exterior including a metal frame, children’s bike, mattress, and miscellaneous items.
In the circumstances the amount claimed is reasonable, and it is awarded.
The landlord does not seek reimbursement of the filing fee or name suppression, and no orders are made.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5405417 — Cleanliness at Unit/Flat Flat 2, 26 Aldershot Street, Aranui, Christchurch

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5405417 — Cleanliness at Unit/Flat Flat 2, 26 Aldershot Street, Aranui, Christchurch

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions