How much money was awarded in case 5422728?

Eviction Warrant: $267.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $247.25 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $399.35 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $6,001.43 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $620.51 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5422728?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5422728?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13503752-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5422728?

Eviction Warrant: $267.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $247.25 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $399.35 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $6,001.43 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $620.51 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5422728?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5422728?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13503752-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5422728 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5422728 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 5422728 — net $5,723.54 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 25 November 2025	$6,001.43	Rent arrears (to 25 November 2025
Water rates (to 25 November 2025	$620.51	Water rates (to 25 November 2025
Lock/key replacement	$399.35	Lock/key replacement
Lawns and Garden work	$247.25	Lawns and Garden work
Eviction warrant	$267.00	Eviction warrant
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$5,723.54
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$5,723.54

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

This order replaces the Tribunal Order made on 14 October 2025 under application number 5335702. Only the costs ordered under this order may be enforced.

Michelle Flavell and Shaun Henry must pay [The landlord/s] $5,723.54 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,840.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

On 7 January 2026, the landlord filed an application seeking, water rates, compensation, refund of the bond and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

The hearing proceeded by way of video conference. [Property Manager], Property Manager, appeared for the landlord. The tenants failed to appear. The Tribunal was satisfied the tenants were properly served with the notice of hearing and the case proceeded in their absence. History of the tenancy

The tenancy commenced on 26 August 2016.

On 14 October 2025, the Tribunal made a conditional termination order under application number 5335702, requiring the tenants to make a payment of $5,235.77 for rent arrears, water rates and reimbursement of the filing fee on or before 31 October 2025 to avoid termination of the tenancy.

The tenants failed to comply with the Conditional Termination Order and the landlord’s recovered possession of the property via the Court Bailiff’s on 25 November 2025.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The tenant’s rent arrears totals $6,001.43. The amount claimed is proved.

The landlord seeks outstanding water rates totalling $620.51. The amount is for use only and does not include fixed charges. The landlord provided the Tribunal with a copy of the most recent water bill, photograph of the water meter showing the volume of water consumed until the end of the tenancy and their own calculations for water charges. The amount claimed has been properly demanded from the tenants.

The amount claimed is ordered.

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.

Is the tenant liable for the lock change?

The landlord seeks $399.35 after paying a locksmith to change the locks following the tenant’s eviction by the Court Bailiffs. An invoice for the amount claimed was provided.

The Tribunal accepts the landlord’s evidence that the locks needed to be changed to secure the property and the amount claimed is ordered.

Did the tenant leave the lawns reasonably clean and tidy?

The landlord seeks $247.25 after paying a contactor to mow the lawns at the end of the tenancy. An invoice in the amount claimed was provided.

The landlord provided a pre-tenancy report and exit inspection report with photographs which proved the condition of the property at the beginning and end of the tenancy. The Tribunal was able to properly compare the ingoing condition of the lawns with the exit report. At the commencement of the tenancy the lawns were short having been recently mown. At the end of the tenancy the lawns were returned very overgrown. The Tribunal finds the tenants failed to return the lawns in a reasonable clean and tidy condition and the amount claimed is reasonable given the length of the lawns and the size of the grounds.

The amount claimed is order.

Is the tenant liable for the eviction warrant costs?

The landlord seeks $267.00 after enforcing the Order: 5335702.

The landlord said the tenants did not want to vacate the property after breaching the terms of Order: 5335702. As a result, the Bailiffs were required to regain possession of the property. The amount claimed is ordered. Other matters

This order replaces the Tribunal Order made on 14 October 2025 under application number 5335702. Only the costs ordered under this order may be enforced.

Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

The landlord has applied for name suppression. Section 95A(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 provided that the Tribunal must, on application of a party that has been wholly or substantially successful in proceedings, order that party’s name and 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 wholly succeeded with the claim and is therefore granted name suppression.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5422728 — net $5,723.54 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 25 November 2025	$6,001.43	Rent arrears (to 25 November 2025
Water rates (to 25 November 2025	$620.51	Water rates (to 25 November 2025
Lock/key replacement	$399.35	Lock/key replacement
Lawns and Garden work	$247.25	Lawns and Garden work
Eviction warrant	$267.00	Eviction warrant
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$5,723.54
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$5,723.54

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
This order replaces the Tribunal Order made on 14 October 2025 under application number 5335702. Only the costs ordered under this order may be enforced.
Michelle Flavell and Shaun Henry must pay [The landlord/s] $5,723.54 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,840.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

On 7 January 2026, the landlord filed an application seeking, water rates, compensation, refund of the bond and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.
The hearing proceeded by way of video conference. [Property Manager], Property Manager, appeared for the landlord. The tenants failed to appear. The Tribunal was satisfied the tenants were properly served with the notice of hearing and the case proceeded in their absence. History of the tenancy
The tenancy commenced on 26 August 2016.
On 14 October 2025, the Tribunal made a conditional termination order under application number 5335702, requiring the tenants to make a payment of $5,235.77 for rent arrears, water rates and reimbursement of the filing fee on or before 31 October 2025 to avoid termination of the tenancy.
The tenants failed to comply with the Conditional Termination Order and the landlord’s recovered possession of the property via the Court Bailiff’s on 25 November 2025.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The tenant’s rent arrears totals $6,001.43. The amount claimed is proved.
The landlord seeks outstanding water rates totalling $620.51. The amount is for use only and does not include fixed charges. The landlord provided the Tribunal with a copy of the most recent water bill, photograph of the water meter showing the volume of water consumed until the end of the tenancy and their own calculations for water charges. The amount claimed has been properly demanded from the tenants.
The amount claimed is ordered.

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.

Is the tenant liable for the lock change?

The landlord seeks $399.35 after paying a locksmith to change the locks following the tenant’s eviction by the Court Bailiffs. An invoice for the amount claimed was provided.
The Tribunal accepts the landlord’s evidence that the locks needed to be changed to secure the property and the amount claimed is ordered.

Did the tenant leave the lawns reasonably clean and tidy?

The landlord seeks $247.25 after paying a contactor to mow the lawns at the end of the tenancy. An invoice in the amount claimed was provided.
The landlord provided a pre-tenancy report and exit inspection report with photographs which proved the condition of the property at the beginning and end of the tenancy. The Tribunal was able to properly compare the ingoing condition of the lawns with the exit report. At the commencement of the tenancy the lawns were short having been recently mown. At the end of the tenancy the lawns were returned very overgrown. The Tribunal finds the tenants failed to return the lawns in a reasonable clean and tidy condition and the amount claimed is reasonable given the length of the lawns and the size of the grounds.
The amount claimed is order.

Is the tenant liable for the eviction warrant costs?

The landlord seeks $267.00 after enforcing the Order: 5335702.
The landlord said the tenants did not want to vacate the property after breaching the terms of Order: 5335702. As a result, the Bailiffs were required to regain possession of the property. The amount claimed is ordered. Other matters
This order replaces the Tribunal Order made on 14 October 2025 under application number 5335702. Only the costs ordered under this order may be enforced.
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.
The landlord has applied for name suppression. Section 95A(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 provided that the Tribunal must, on application of a party that has been wholly or substantially successful in proceedings, order that party’s name and 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 wholly succeeded with the claim and is therefore granted name suppression.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5422728 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Award balance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5422728 — 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 liable for the lock change?

Did the tenant leave the lawns reasonably clean and tidy?

Is the tenant liable for the eviction warrant costs?

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 liable for the lock change?

Did the tenant leave the lawns reasonably clean and tidy?

Is the tenant liable for the eviction warrant costs?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions