What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5419812?

The tribunal order states: Unique Realty Limited T/A Professional Rentals As Agents For Stuart Ross &

How much money was awarded in case 5419812?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $202.40 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $6,050.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5419812?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5419812?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13291136-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5419812?

The tribunal order states: Unique Realty Limited T/A Professional Rentals As Agents For Stuart Ross &

How much money was awarded in case 5419812?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $202.40 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $6,050.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5419812?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5419812?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13291136-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

10 Geraldine Crescent, Cloverlea, Palmerston North 4412 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5419812 — 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 5419812 — net $4,440.40 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 19.3.2026	$6,050.00	Rent arrears to 19.3.2026
Window repairs	$202.40	Window repairs
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,440.40
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,440.40

Claims and awards for application 5419812 — net $4,440.40 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 19.3.2026

Amount: $6,050.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 19.3.2026

Window repairs

Amount: $202.40
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $4,440.40

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $4,440.40

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

Unique Realty Limited T/A Professional Rentals As Agents For Stuart Ross & Kerry Aldrich is granted possession of the premises at 10 Geraldine Crescent, Cloverlea, Palmerston North 4412 at 11.59pm on Thursday 19 March 2026.
Andrew Lindlop must pay Unique Realty Limited T/A Professional Rentals As Agents For Stuart Ross & Kerry Aldrich $4,440.40 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,840.00 (3394163-002) to Unique Realty Limited T/A Professional Rentals As Agents For Stuart Ross & Kerry Aldrich immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the video hearing. I am satisfied that the notice of hearing with instructions for attending the hearing by video or telephone was served on the tenant but he did not attend.

Is the landlord entitled to possession?

The landlord has applied for possession of the premises following the termination of the tenancy, by service on the tenant of a 90 day termination notice by the landlord.
The tenancy ended on Friday 13 March 2026 which is less than 90 days ago. The requirements of section 64(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 are satisfied.
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 March 2026 but the tenant has not vacated the premises. The landlord is granted possession on 19 March 2026, by which date the tenant says he should be vacated. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount that will be owing on 19 March 2026

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.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: Broken window. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. The amounts ordered are proved.
As the landlord has substantially succeeded with their application, they are entitled to reimbursement of 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 5419812 — net $4,440.40 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 19.3.2026	$6,050.00	Rent arrears to 19.3.2026
Window repairs	$202.40	Window repairs
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,440.40
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,440.40

Claims and awards for application 5419812 — net $4,440.40 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 19.3.2026

Amount: $6,050.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 19.3.2026

Window repairs

Amount: $202.40
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $4,440.40

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $4,440.40

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

Unique Realty Limited T/A Professional Rentals As Agents For Stuart Ross & Kerry Aldrich is granted possession of the premises at 10 Geraldine Crescent, Cloverlea, Palmerston North 4412 at 11.59pm on Thursday 19 March 2026.
Andrew Lindlop must pay Unique Realty Limited T/A Professional Rentals As Agents For Stuart Ross & Kerry Aldrich $4,440.40 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,840.00 (3394163-002) to Unique Realty Limited T/A Professional Rentals As Agents For Stuart Ross & Kerry Aldrich immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the video hearing. I am satisfied that the notice of hearing with instructions for attending the hearing by video or telephone was served on the tenant but he did not attend.

Is the landlord entitled to possession?

The landlord has applied for possession of the premises following the termination of the tenancy, by service on the tenant of a 90 day termination notice by the landlord.
The tenancy ended on Friday 13 March 2026 which is less than 90 days ago. The requirements of section 64(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 are satisfied.
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 March 2026 but the tenant has not vacated the premises. The landlord is granted possession on 19 March 2026, by which date the tenant says he should be vacated. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount that will be owing on 19 March 2026

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.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: Broken window. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. The amounts ordered are proved.
As the landlord has substantially succeeded with their application, they are entitled to reimbursement of the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5419812 — Rent arrears at 10 Geraldine Crescent, Cloverlea, Palmerston North 4412

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5419812 — Rent arrears at 10 Geraldine Crescent, Cloverlea, Palmerston North 4412

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Is the landlord entitled to possession?

How much is owed for rent ?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Is the landlord entitled to possession?

How much is owed for rent ?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions