What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5425429 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 5425429?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $6,120.00 awarded to landlord; Replace Kitchen Tap: $359.15 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $650.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $216.72 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $201.25 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5425429?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5425429?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13534201-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5425429 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 5425429?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $6,120.00 awarded to landlord; Replace Kitchen Tap: $359.15 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $650.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $216.72 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $201.25 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5425429?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5425429?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13534201-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5425429 — Rent arrears

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Background

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5425429 — net $4,695.12 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 24 March 2026	$6,120.00	7. The landlord’s rent record establishes rent arrears of $6,120.00 to 24 March
Water rates	$201.25	9. There are proven water rates arrears of $201.25 calculated as follows: Repairs
Repairs: Replace kitchen tap	$359.15	Repairs: Replace kitchen tap
Repairs: Water damage to base of kitchen bench (insurance excess	$650.00	Repairs: Water damage to base of kitchen bench (insurance excess
Rubbish removal	$216.72	Rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,695.12
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,695.12

The tenancy began on 9 September 2025.

The tenants fell into rent arrears in early December 2025.

The landlords issued a 90-day notice, and the tenancy terminated on 26 March 2026 pursuant to that notice.

The landlords filed this application on 13 January 2026.

The application seeks rent arrears, rubbish removal, and repair costs. At the hearing, [The landlord/s] decided not to pursue their claims for replacement of the carpet, change of locks, replacement of a door handle, and repairs of holes in walls.

The hearing took place in [Event location suppressed] on 1 May 2026. [The landlord/s] attended the hearing. There was no appearance by the tenants. The hearing proceeded in the tenants’ absence. 1 Rent arrears

The landlord’s rent record establishes rent arrears of $6,120.00 to 24 March 2026. Water rates

Tenants must pay for water that they consume during the tenancy. 2

There are proven water rates arrears of $201.25 calculated as follows: Repairs

Tenants are liable for damage beyond fair wear and tear that occurs during the tenancy. 3 Tenants are liable for damage caused by themselves and by anyone who is at the premises with their consent. 4 1 Section 92 Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (“RTA”) 2 Section 39(3) RTA Invoice periodAmount Beginning of tenancy – 17 December 2025$253.47 18 December 2025 – end of tenancy$192.78 Less tenant payments during tenancy-$245.00 Balance$201.25

At a tenancy inspection it was discovered that the kitchen tap was broken off.

The damage is not fair wear and tear.

The cost of repairs was $359.15.

There was damage to the base of the kitchen bench consistent with a flood in the kitchen. [The landlord/s] said that the tenants denied that there had been any flood in the kitchen, but the damage is obvious, and it was not present at the beginning of the tenancy.

The damage is not fair wear and tear. In the absence of any other evidence, it is reasonable to infer that the damage was caused by a careless or intentional action by the tenants or by someone who was at the premises with their consent.

The landlords made an insurance claim for the damage which was accepted. Their claim against the tenants seeks the amount of their insurance excess ($650). The claim is proven. Rubbish removal

Tenants must leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and remove all rubbish at the end of the tenancy. 5

[The landlord/s] provided photographs showing the condition of the premises immediately after the end of the tenancy. The tenants left rubbish behind.

The claim seeks the dumping cost only, not labour or transport.

The claim is proven. Bond, filing fee, name suppression

The landlords have been successful in this application and I must also award the landlord the filing fee of $28.00. 6

Name suppression is granted to the landlords on the same basis. 7

The proven claim exceeds the amount of the bond. The bond will be released to the landlords.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5425429 — net $4,695.12 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 24 March 2026	$6,120.00	7. The landlord’s rent record establishes rent arrears of $6,120.00 to 24 March
Water rates	$201.25	9. There are proven water rates arrears of $201.25 calculated as follows: Repairs
Repairs: Replace kitchen tap	$359.15	Repairs: Replace kitchen tap
Repairs: Water damage to base of kitchen bench (insurance excess	$650.00	Repairs: Water damage to base of kitchen bench (insurance excess
Rubbish removal	$216.72	Rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,695.12
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,695.12

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details. 2. 3.

Reasons

Background

The tenancy began on 9 September 2025.
The tenants fell into rent arrears in early December 2025.
The landlords issued a 90-day notice, and the tenancy terminated on 26 March 2026 pursuant to that notice.
The landlords filed this application on 13 January 2026.
The application seeks rent arrears, rubbish removal, and repair costs. At the hearing, [The landlord/s] decided not to pursue their claims for replacement of the carpet, change of locks, replacement of a door handle, and repairs of holes in walls.
The hearing took place in [Event location suppressed] on 1 May 2026. [The landlord/s] attended the hearing. There was no appearance by the tenants. The hearing proceeded in the tenants’ absence. 1 Rent arrears
The landlord’s rent record establishes rent arrears of $6,120.00 to 24 March 2026. Water rates
Tenants must pay for water that they consume during the tenancy. 2
There are proven water rates arrears of $201.25 calculated as follows: Repairs
Tenants are liable for damage beyond fair wear and tear that occurs during the tenancy. 3 Tenants are liable for damage caused by themselves and by anyone who is at the premises with their consent. 4 1 Section 92 Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (“RTA”) 2 Section 39(3) RTA Invoice periodAmount Beginning of tenancy – 17 December 2025$253.47 18 December 2025 – end of tenancy$192.78 Less tenant payments during tenancy-$245.00 Balance$201.25
At a tenancy inspection it was discovered that the kitchen tap was broken off.
The damage is not fair wear and tear.
The cost of repairs was $359.15.
There was damage to the base of the kitchen bench consistent with a flood in the kitchen. [The landlord/s] said that the tenants denied that there had been any flood in the kitchen, but the damage is obvious, and it was not present at the beginning of the tenancy.
The damage is not fair wear and tear. In the absence of any other evidence, it is reasonable to infer that the damage was caused by a careless or intentional action by the tenants or by someone who was at the premises with their consent.
The landlords made an insurance claim for the damage which was accepted. Their claim against the tenants seeks the amount of their insurance excess ($650). The claim is proven. Rubbish removal
Tenants must leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and remove all rubbish at the end of the tenancy. 5
[The landlord/s] provided photographs showing the condition of the premises immediately after the end of the tenancy. The tenants left rubbish behind.
The claim seeks the dumping cost only, not labour or transport.
The claim is proven. Bond, filing fee, name suppression
The landlords have been successful in this application and I must also award the landlord the filing fee of $28.00. 6
Name suppression is granted to the landlords on the same basis. 7
The proven claim exceeds the amount of the bond. The bond will be released to the landlords.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5425429 — Rent arrears

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