What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5420605 about?

The tribunal order states: The Tribunal Orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying

How much money was awarded in case 5420605?

Cleaning: $250.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $224.80 awarded to landlord; Rehang Blinds: $85.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,291.43 awarded to landlord; Replace Squab Cover: $287.50 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5420605?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5420605?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13248812-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5420605 about?

The tribunal order states: The Tribunal Orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying

How much money was awarded in case 5420605?

Cleaning: $250.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $224.80 awarded to landlord; Rehang Blinds: $85.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,291.43 awarded to landlord; Replace Squab Cover: $287.50 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5420605?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5420605?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13248812-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5420605 — Rent arrears

Reasons

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5420605 — net $2,126.73 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 21 January 2026	$4,291.43	Rent arrears to 21 January 2026
Replace squab cover	$287.50	Replace squab cover
Repair sliding door lock	$224.80	Repair sliding door lock
Rehang blinds	$85.00	Rehang blinds
Cleaning	$250.00	Cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,126.73
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,126.73

The landlord attended the hearing which was held by videoconference. The tenant did not attend and couldn’t be reached on the phone number given in the Notice of Hearing, which was properly served.

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 27 January 2026, after the tenant txt the landlord on 6 January 2026 confirming that she wanted to end the tenancy.

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 exit inspection report shows that for the most part the tenant left the premises reasonably clean and tidy. There were some arears, particularly in the kitchen, the fridge and oven, that were not satisfactory.

The landlord had a deep clean undertaken at a cost of $598.00. Even if the premises had been left in reasonably clean and tidy the landlord would have arranged a light clean to refresh the premises before the next tenancy, at a likely cost of around $450.00.

In those circumstances I assess $250.00 as a fair contribution by the tenant to the cleaning charges incurred.

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 exit inspection report shows that the following damage was found at the end of the tenancy: a. the cover of a lounge settee squab had been removed and needed to be replaced; b. a door latch on the lounge sliding door was broken and required repair; c. a set of blinds needed to be rehung.

I am satisfied that damage happened during the tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. The tenant has not disproven responsibility.

The losses caused to the landlord are proved by the invoices provided.

The tenant ledger shows charges, before the tenancy ended, for callouts for a blocked drain and to repair the washing machine and dryer.

The ledger entries are not supported by invoices proving the amount of those charges or by information showing that they were incurred due to a breach of the tenant’s obligations.

That being so, those claims are nor proved and are dismissed.

Because the landlord has been substantially successful with the claims, I reimburse the filing fee.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5420605 — net $2,126.73 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 21 January 2026	$4,291.43	Rent arrears to 21 January 2026
Replace squab cover	$287.50	Replace squab cover
Repair sliding door lock	$224.80	Repair sliding door lock
Rehang blinds	$85.00	Rehang blinds
Cleaning	$250.00	Cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,126.73
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,126.73

Order

The Tribunal Orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Aje Manoo must pay [The landlord/s] $2,126.73 immediately, calculated below.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $3,040.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held by videoconference. The tenant did not attend and couldn’t be reached on the phone number given in the Notice of Hearing, which was properly served.
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 27 January 2026, after the tenant txt the landlord on 6 January 2026 confirming that she wanted to end the tenancy.
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 exit inspection report shows that for the most part the tenant left the premises reasonably clean and tidy. There were some arears, particularly in the kitchen, the fridge and oven, that were not satisfactory.
The landlord had a deep clean undertaken at a cost of $598.00. Even if the premises had been left in reasonably clean and tidy the landlord would have arranged a light clean to refresh the premises before the next tenancy, at a likely cost of around $450.00.
In those circumstances I assess $250.00 as a fair contribution by the tenant to the cleaning charges incurred.

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 exit inspection report shows that the following damage was found at the end of the tenancy: a. the cover of a lounge settee squab had been removed and needed to be replaced; b. a door latch on the lounge sliding door was broken and required repair; c. a set of blinds needed to be rehung.
I am satisfied that damage happened during the tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. The tenant has not disproven responsibility.
The losses caused to the landlord are proved by the invoices provided.
The tenant ledger shows charges, before the tenancy ended, for callouts for a blocked drain and to repair the washing machine and dryer.
The ledger entries are not supported by invoices proving the amount of those charges or by information showing that they were incurred due to a breach of the tenant’s obligations.
That being so, those claims are nor proved and are dismissed.
Because the landlord has been substantially successful with the claims, I reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5420605 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5420605 — Rent arrears

At a glance

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?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

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?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions