What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5413213?

The tribunal order states: Delquon Kyana Kingsl Puletaha must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And

How much money was awarded in case 5413213?

Cleaning: $43.62 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $112.60 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $344.02 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $211.34 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,976.13 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5413213?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5413213?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13375633-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5413213?

The tribunal order states: Delquon Kyana Kingsl Puletaha must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And

How much money was awarded in case 5413213?

Cleaning: $43.62 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $112.60 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $344.02 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $211.34 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,976.13 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5413213?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5413213?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13375633-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat Unit 9, 3 Plateau Drive, Fitzroy, Hamilton 3206 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5413213 — 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 5413213 — net $2,715.71 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$1,976.13	Rent arrears
Cleaning: exterior shed/garage	$43.62	Cleaning: exterior shed/garage
Cleaning: whole house	$344.02	Cleaning: whole house
Cleaning: kitchen cupboards	$112.60	Cleaning: kitchen cupboards
Lawns and Garden work: grass slash	$211.34	Lawns and Garden work: grass slash
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,715.71
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,715.71

Claims and awards for application 5413213 — net $2,715.71 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $1,976.13
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Cleaning: exterior shed/garage

Amount: $43.62
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: exterior shed/garage

Cleaning: whole house

Amount: $344.02
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: whole house

Cleaning: kitchen cupboards

Amount: $112.60
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: kitchen cupboards

Lawns and Garden work: grass slash

Amount: $211.34
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work: grass slash

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Rent arrears

Order

Delquon Kyana Kingsl Puletaha must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,715.71 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$1,976.13 Cleaning: exterior shed/garage$43.62 Cleaning: whole house$344.02 Cleaning: kitchen cupboards$112.60 Lawns and Garden work: grass slash$211.34 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$2,715.71 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$2,715.71

Reasons

The hearing was held on 31 March 2026 via video conference.
The tenant did not attend the hearing and has not been in contact with the landlord for some time. Ms Davis, representing the landlord, appeared and provided evidence.
Ms Davis confirmed that the last contact with the tenant occurred on 16 October 2025, shortly before the tenancy ended on the week of 22 October 2025. That communication was via email, including correspondence relating to tenancy matters such as completion of the end-of-tenancy form. Since that time, the landlord has had no further contact with the tenant.
Ms Davis advised that the contact details held on file are outdated, with the most recent phone number dating back several months. Despite attempts to communicate, the tenant has not responded
Ms Davis also indicated that the landlord believes the tenant has relocated to Australia and may no longer be residing in New Zealand. As a result, recovery of the debt may be difficult in the short term, although obtaining an order would allow enforcement action should the tenant return.
Based on the exit inspection and photographic evidence, she agreed with my assessment that the tenant appears to have left New Zealand in a rush, leaving behind a significant number of belongings and failing to properly clean or vacate the premises in a reasonably clean and tidy condition. The condition of the property at the end of the tenancy was such that cleaning was required throughout the house, including the kitchen cupboards, exterior areas, and grounds.
I am not aware of any bond held in the Bond Centre.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 27 October 2025. 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 is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
The amounts ordered are proved. Filing fee
Because Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities has wholly succeeded with the application, I must reimburse the filing 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 5413213 — net $2,715.71 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$1,976.13	Rent arrears
Cleaning: exterior shed/garage	$43.62	Cleaning: exterior shed/garage
Cleaning: whole house	$344.02	Cleaning: whole house
Cleaning: kitchen cupboards	$112.60	Cleaning: kitchen cupboards
Lawns and Garden work: grass slash	$211.34	Lawns and Garden work: grass slash
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,715.71
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,715.71

Claims and awards for application 5413213 — net $2,715.71 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $1,976.13
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Cleaning: exterior shed/garage

Amount: $43.62
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: exterior shed/garage

Cleaning: whole house

Amount: $344.02
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: whole house

Cleaning: kitchen cupboards

Amount: $112.60
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: kitchen cupboards

Lawns and Garden work: grass slash

Amount: $211.34
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work: grass slash

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Rent arrears

Order

Delquon Kyana Kingsl Puletaha must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,715.71 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$1,976.13 Cleaning: exterior shed/garage$43.62 Cleaning: whole house$344.02 Cleaning: kitchen cupboards$112.60 Lawns and Garden work: grass slash$211.34 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$2,715.71 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$2,715.71

Reasons

The hearing was held on 31 March 2026 via video conference.
The tenant did not attend the hearing and has not been in contact with the landlord for some time. Ms Davis, representing the landlord, appeared and provided evidence.
Ms Davis confirmed that the last contact with the tenant occurred on 16 October 2025, shortly before the tenancy ended on the week of 22 October 2025. That communication was via email, including correspondence relating to tenancy matters such as completion of the end-of-tenancy form. Since that time, the landlord has had no further contact with the tenant.
Ms Davis advised that the contact details held on file are outdated, with the most recent phone number dating back several months. Despite attempts to communicate, the tenant has not responded
Ms Davis also indicated that the landlord believes the tenant has relocated to Australia and may no longer be residing in New Zealand. As a result, recovery of the debt may be difficult in the short term, although obtaining an order would allow enforcement action should the tenant return.
Based on the exit inspection and photographic evidence, she agreed with my assessment that the tenant appears to have left New Zealand in a rush, leaving behind a significant number of belongings and failing to properly clean or vacate the premises in a reasonably clean and tidy condition. The condition of the property at the end of the tenancy was such that cleaning was required throughout the house, including the kitchen cupboards, exterior areas, and grounds.
I am not aware of any bond held in the Bond Centre.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 27 October 2025. 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 is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
The amounts ordered are proved. Filing fee
Because Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities has wholly succeeded with the application, I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5413213 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Unit 9, 3 Plateau Drive, Fitzroy, Hamilton 3206

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5413213 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Unit 9, 3 Plateau Drive, Fitzroy, Hamilton 3206

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Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

Did the tenant comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

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Residential Tenancies Act sections

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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?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

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