What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5415648 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Willy Limited As Agent For Kevin And [The landlord/s] $9,881.61 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.

How much money was awarded in case 5415648?

Cleaning: $450.00 awarded to landlord; Coffee Table: $246.96 awarded to landlord; Power Bill: $427.98 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $770.96 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $13,185.71 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5415648?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5415648?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13226964-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5415648 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Willy Limited As Agent For Kevin And [The landlord/s] $9,881.61 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.

How much money was awarded in case 5415648?

Cleaning: $450.00 awarded to landlord; Coffee Table: $246.96 awarded to landlord; Power Bill: $427.98 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $770.96 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $13,185.71 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5415648?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5415648?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13226964-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

139 Priestley Terrace, Bluff Hill, Napier 4110 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5415648 — Rent arrears

Reasons

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5415648 — net $9,881.61 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 06/02/2026	$13,185.71	The claim for rent arrears of $13,185.71 is proven and is awarded. __________________________________________________________________________________ 54156483…
Power bill	$427.98	Power bill
Coffee table	$246.96	Coffee table
Cleaning	$450.00	Cleaning
Replacement vanity unit	$770.96	Replacement vanity unit
Net award	$9,881.61
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$9,881.61

The hearing was held by video conference on 24 February 2026. The landlord attended. The tenant did not attend.

I am satisfied that the notice of hearing was properly served on the tenant. No request for an adjournment was received. I therefore consider it reasonable to proceed in the tenant’s absence and determine the matter on the evidence before the Tribunal. Background

The tenancy commenced on 23 May 2025. Rent was $1,300 per week and the bond was $5,200. The premises were partially furnished.

The landlord says the tenant vacated the premises on 23 November 2025 after committing to a six-month tenancy extension. No notice of termination was provided. The property was re-let from 7 February 2026.

The landlord seeks rent arrears of $13,185.71, power charges of $427.98, cleaning costs of $450, replacement of a coffee table for $493.91, replacement of a vanity suite for $770.96, and reimbursement of the filing fee.

The landlord provided a rent summary, photographs of the property at the end of the tenancy, and invoices.

Did the tenant comply with their obligations?

Under section 40(1)(a) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (“RTA”), a tenant must pay rent when it is due.

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) RTA.

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. Rent Arrears

The landlord produced a rent summary showing arrears of $13,185.71.

The evidence establishes that the tenant vacated on 23 November 2025 without providing lawful notice and that the premises were re-let from 7 February 2026. The landlord therefore claims rent only up until the day before the new tenancy commenced. I am satisfied the landlord has taken reasonable steps to mitigate loss, despite not being obliged too.

The claim for rent arrears of $13,185.71 is proven and is awarded. Power Charges

The landlord seeks $427.98 for electricity charges incurred during the tenancy. Supporting documentation was provided. As this relates to consumption during the tenant’s occupation, the claim is reasonable and is awarded. Cleaning

The photographs show the premises were not left in reasonably clean and tidy condition. The cleaning invoice of $450 is reasonable and is awarded. Coffee Table

The property included a coffee table which was damaged by staining. This constitutes damage beyond fair wear and tear. However, compensation must take depreciation into account. I therefore allow half of the amount claimed.

The award for the coffee table is $246.96. Vanity Suite

The landlord claims $770.96 to replace a vanity suite that was heavily stained. The landlord’s evidence is that the vanity was new at the start of the tenancy. The photographs support the landlord’s claim that the damage required replacement. I therefore allow the full amount claimed. Filing Fee

As the landlord has been substantially successful, the tenant must reimburse the Tribunal filing fee under section 102 RTA.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5415648 — net $9,881.61 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 06/02/2026	$13,185.71	The claim for rent arrears of $13,185.71 is proven and is awarded. __________________________________________________________________________________ 54156483…
Power bill	$427.98	Power bill
Coffee table	$246.96	Coffee table
Cleaning	$450.00	Cleaning
Replacement vanity unit	$770.96	Replacement vanity unit
Net award	$9,881.61
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$9,881.61

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Willy Limited As Agent For Kevin And [The landlord/s] $9,881.61 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $5,200.00 (BN-00096933) to Willy Limited As Agent For Kevin And [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The hearing was held by video conference on 24 February 2026. The landlord attended. The tenant did not attend.
I am satisfied that the notice of hearing was properly served on the tenant. No request for an adjournment was received. I therefore consider it reasonable to proceed in the tenant’s absence and determine the matter on the evidence before the Tribunal. Background
The tenancy commenced on 23 May 2025. Rent was $1,300 per week and the bond was $5,200. The premises were partially furnished.
The landlord says the tenant vacated the premises on 23 November 2025 after committing to a six-month tenancy extension. No notice of termination was provided. The property was re-let from 7 February 2026.
The landlord seeks rent arrears of $13,185.71, power charges of $427.98, cleaning costs of $450, replacement of a coffee table for $493.91, replacement of a vanity suite for $770.96, and reimbursement of the filing fee.
The landlord provided a rent summary, photographs of the property at the end of the tenancy, and invoices.

Did the tenant comply with their obligations?

Under section 40(1)(a) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (“RTA”), a tenant must pay rent when it is due.
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) RTA.
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. Rent Arrears
The landlord produced a rent summary showing arrears of $13,185.71.
The evidence establishes that the tenant vacated on 23 November 2025 without providing lawful notice and that the premises were re-let from 7 February 2026. The landlord therefore claims rent only up until the day before the new tenancy commenced. I am satisfied the landlord has taken reasonable steps to mitigate loss, despite not being obliged too.
The claim for rent arrears of $13,185.71 is proven and is awarded. Power Charges
The landlord seeks $427.98 for electricity charges incurred during the tenancy. Supporting documentation was provided. As this relates to consumption during the tenant’s occupation, the claim is reasonable and is awarded. Cleaning
The photographs show the premises were not left in reasonably clean and tidy condition. The cleaning invoice of $450 is reasonable and is awarded. Coffee Table
The property included a coffee table which was damaged by staining. This constitutes damage beyond fair wear and tear. However, compensation must take depreciation into account. I therefore allow half of the amount claimed.
The award for the coffee table is $246.96. Vanity Suite
The landlord claims $770.96 to replace a vanity suite that was heavily stained. The landlord’s evidence is that the vanity was new at the start of the tenancy. The photographs support the landlord’s claim that the damage required replacement. I therefore allow the full amount claimed. Filing Fee
As the landlord has been substantially successful, the tenant must reimburse the Tribunal filing fee under section 102 RTA.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5415648 — Rent arrears at 139 Priestley Terrace, Bluff Hill, Napier 4110

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5415648 — Rent arrears at 139 Priestley Terrace, Bluff Hill, Napier 4110

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Award balance

Claims & awards

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Did the tenant comply with their obligations?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

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