What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5423371 about?

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

How much money was awarded in case 5423371?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $828.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,147.14 awarded to landlord; Oven Door: $947.35 awarded to landlord; Smoke Alarms: $149.50 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $1,191.35 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5423371?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5423371?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13291598-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5423371 about?

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

How much money was awarded in case 5423371?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $828.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,147.14 awarded to landlord; Oven Door: $947.35 awarded to landlord; Smoke Alarms: $149.50 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $1,191.35 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5423371?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5423371?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13291598-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5423371 — 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 5423371 — net $5,015.34 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 16 March 2026	$2,147.14	Rent arrears (to 16 March 2026
Water rates: to September 2025	$1,191.35	Water rates: to September 2025
Repairs: Oven Door	$947.35	Repairs: Oven Door
Window repairs	$828.00	Window repairs
Replace smoke alarms	$149.50	Replace smoke alarms
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$5,015.34
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$5,015.34

Claims and awards for application 5423371 — net $5,015.34 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears (to 16 March 2026

Amount: $2,147.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears (to 16 March 2026

Water rates: to September 2025

Amount: $1,191.35
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates: to September 2025

Repairs: Oven Door

Amount: $947.35
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Oven Door

Window repairs

Amount: $828.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs

Replace smoke alarms

Amount: $149.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace smoke alarms

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Replace Smoke Alarms Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
The tenancy of Nga-Wati James Paul Wilson at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s], at 1pm on Monday, 16 March 2026.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $276.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.
Nga-Wati James Paul Wilson must pay [The landlord/s] $5,015.34 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears (to 16 March 2026)$2,147.14 Water rates: to September 2025$1,191.35 Repairs: Oven Door$947.35 Window repairs$828.00 Replace smoke alarms$149.50 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$5,291.34 Bond$276.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$5,015.34

Reasons

A representative of the landlord attended the hearing by video.
The tenant did not join the hearing by the video link or dial-in instructions provided in the Notice of Hearing.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy, rent arrears, compensation and refund of the bond.
Rent was at least 21 days in arrears on the date the application was filed. The tenancy is terminated. See section 55(1)(a) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The landlord also provided invoices to prove its claim for water rates. It demonstrated that it is regularly sent invoices to the tenant for water consumption charges, as the costs were incurred but the tenant has not paid those invoices.

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: the glass of the oven door was broken, and windows were broken. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. The landlord provided photographs and receipts for repair costs. The amounts ordered are proved.
The tenant also removed smoke alarms during the tenancy which had to be replaced. The landlord provided evidence including receipts to prove this claim.
As the landlord was the successful party, I have awarded reimbursement of the Tribunal application fee and granted its request for suppression of its details.

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 5423371 — net $5,015.34 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 16 March 2026	$2,147.14	Rent arrears (to 16 March 2026
Water rates: to September 2025	$1,191.35	Water rates: to September 2025
Repairs: Oven Door	$947.35	Repairs: Oven Door
Window repairs	$828.00	Window repairs
Replace smoke alarms	$149.50	Replace smoke alarms
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$5,015.34
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$5,015.34

Claims and awards for application 5423371 — net $5,015.34 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears (to 16 March 2026

Amount: $2,147.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears (to 16 March 2026

Water rates: to September 2025

Amount: $1,191.35
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates: to September 2025

Repairs: Oven Door

Amount: $947.35
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Oven Door

Window repairs

Amount: $828.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs

Replace smoke alarms

Amount: $149.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace smoke alarms

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Replace Smoke Alarms Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
The tenancy of Nga-Wati James Paul Wilson at [Tenancy address suppressed] is terminated, and possession is granted to [The landlord/s], at 1pm on Monday, 16 March 2026.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $276.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.
Nga-Wati James Paul Wilson must pay [The landlord/s] $5,015.34 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears (to 16 March 2026)$2,147.14 Water rates: to September 2025$1,191.35 Repairs: Oven Door$947.35 Window repairs$828.00 Replace smoke alarms$149.50 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$5,291.34 Bond$276.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$5,015.34

Reasons

A representative of the landlord attended the hearing by video.
The tenant did not join the hearing by the video link or dial-in instructions provided in the Notice of Hearing.
The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy, rent arrears, compensation and refund of the bond.
Rent was at least 21 days in arrears on the date the application was filed. The tenancy is terminated. See section 55(1)(a) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The landlord also provided invoices to prove its claim for water rates. It demonstrated that it is regularly sent invoices to the tenant for water consumption charges, as the costs were incurred but the tenant has not paid those invoices.

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: the glass of the oven door was broken, and windows were broken. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. The landlord provided photographs and receipts for repair costs. The amounts ordered are proved.
The tenant also removed smoke alarms during the tenancy which had to be replaced. The landlord provided evidence including receipts to prove this claim.
As the landlord was the successful party, I have awarded reimbursement of the Tribunal application fee and granted its request for suppression of its details.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5423371 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5423371 — Rent arrears

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

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

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions