How much money was awarded in case 5420749?

Cleaning: $300.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Flea Treatment: $189.00 awarded to landlord; Garage Door Part And Labour: $70.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $16,226.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $114.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $506.86 awarded to landlord; Weeding: $150.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5420749?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5420749?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13782444-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5420749?

Cleaning: $300.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Flea Treatment: $189.00 awarded to landlord; Garage Door Part And Labour: $70.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $16,226.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $114.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $506.86 awarded to landlord; Weeding: $150.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5420749?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5420749?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13782444-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5420749 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5420749 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5420749 — net $14,703.86 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to termination	$16,226.00	Rent arrears to termination
Water rates	$506.86	Water rates
Garage door part and labour	$70.00	Garage door part and labour
Flea treatment	$189.00	Flea treatment
Rubbish removal	$114.00	Rubbish removal
Cleaning	$300.00	Cleaning
Weeding	$150.00	Weeding
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$14,703.86
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$14,703.86

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.

Vaughan Repia must pay the landlord $14,703.86 immediately.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,880.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to the landlord immediately.

The amount to pay is calculated as follows: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to termination$16,226.00 Water rates$506.86 Garage door part and labour$70.00 Flea treatment$189.00 Rubbish removal$114.00 Cleaning$300.00 Weeding$150.00 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$17,583.86 Bond$2,880.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$14,703.86

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing. The tenant was phoned when he did not appear for the video conference. The call was not answered.

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 and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 10 February 2026. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices 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 landlord provided photos of the condition of the property at the end of the tenancy. The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish. The Tribunal has made orders to compensate the landlord who carried out cleaning, flea treatment, weeding and rubbish removal. Compensation is ordered at $30.00 per hour.

The amounts ordered are proved.

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 tenant damaged the garage door. The landlord purchased the part and repaired the door.

The amount ordered is proved. Filing fee

Because the landlord has been successful with the claim the filing fee of $28.00 is ordered to be paid by the tenant. Suppression

The landlord has applied for name suppression. Section 95A(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 provides that the Tribunal must, on the application of a party that has wholly or substantially succeeded in proceedings, order that the party’s name or identifying particulars not be published, unless the Tribunal considers that publication is in the public interest or is justified because of the party’s conduct or any other circumstances of the case.

The landlord has substantially succeeded with the claim and therefore name suppression is granted.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5420749 — net $14,703.86 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to termination	$16,226.00	Rent arrears to termination
Water rates	$506.86	Water rates
Garage door part and labour	$70.00	Garage door part and labour
Flea treatment	$189.00	Flea treatment
Rubbish removal	$114.00	Rubbish removal
Cleaning	$300.00	Cleaning
Weeding	$150.00	Weeding
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$14,703.86
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$14,703.86

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Vaughan Repia must pay the landlord $14,703.86 immediately.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,880.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to the landlord immediately.
The amount to pay is calculated as follows: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to termination$16,226.00 Water rates$506.86 Garage door part and labour$70.00 Flea treatment$189.00 Rubbish removal$114.00 Cleaning$300.00 Weeding$150.00 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$17,583.86 Bond$2,880.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$14,703.86

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing. The tenant was phoned when he did not appear for the video conference. The call was not answered.
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 and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 10 February 2026. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices 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 landlord provided photos of the condition of the property at the end of the tenancy. The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish. The Tribunal has made orders to compensate the landlord who carried out cleaning, flea treatment, weeding and rubbish removal. Compensation is ordered at $30.00 per hour.
The amounts ordered are proved.

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 tenant damaged the garage door. The landlord purchased the part and repaired the door.
The amount ordered is proved. Filing fee
Because the landlord has been successful with the claim the filing fee of $28.00 is ordered to be paid by the tenant. Suppression
The landlord has applied for name suppression. Section 95A(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 provides that the Tribunal must, on the application of a party that has wholly or substantially succeeded in proceedings, order that the party’s name or identifying particulars not be published, unless the Tribunal considers that publication is in the public interest or is justified because of the party’s conduct or any other circumstances of the case.
The landlord has substantially succeeded with the claim and therefore name suppression is granted.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5420749 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Award balance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5420749 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

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

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

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