What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5425699 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 5425699?

Cleaning: $701.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $370.88 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,005.71 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,150.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5425699?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5425699?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13441856-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5425699 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 5425699?

Cleaning: $701.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $370.88 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,005.71 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,150.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5425699?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5425699?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13441856-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

8 Arapapa Road, Papakura, Papakura 2110 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5425699 — 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 5425699 — net $2,536.09 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 23/07/2025	$3,005.71	Rent arrears to 23/07/2025
Cleaning	$701.50	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$1,150.00	Rubbish removal
Lock/key replacement	$370.88	Lock/key replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,536.09
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,536.09

Claims and awards for application 5425699 — net $2,536.09 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 23/07/2025

Amount: $3,005.71
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 23/07/2025

Cleaning

Amount: $701.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $1,150.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $370.88
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the applicants name and identifying details.
Chelsee Robertson must pay [The landlord/s] $2,708.59 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,720.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

The applicant attended the hearing by video link. The respondent did not attend or answer the phone. Background:
The applicant tells me that this tenancy ended on 23 July 2025. They say it ended by way of a 90-day notice, which expired on that date.
The applicant seeks: a) rent arrears of $3,005.71; b) $701.50 for cleaning, including carpet cleaning; c) $1,150 for rubbish removal; d) $370.88 for lock replacement; e) reimbursement of the filing fee; and f) suppression.

Is the respondent liable for the rent arrears?

The applicant has provided rent records showing the amounts owing up to 23 July 2025. I am satisfied these records are accurate. The amount claimed is therefore awarded. Is the respondent liable for the cleaning, carpet cleaning, and rubbish removal costs?
The applicant has provided photographs showing the condition of the property at the end of the tenancy. These show a significant amount of rubbish and that the property was left well below the standard required by section 40(1)(e)(i) of the Act, which requires a tenant, at the end of the tenancy, to leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and to remove all rubbish.
I am satisfied that these costs were reasonably incurred as a result of the respondent’s breach. The amounts claimed are therefore awarded.

Is the respondent liable for the lock replacement costs?

Under section 40(1)(e)(iv) of the Act, a tenant must return all keys at the end of the tenancy. The applicant says this did not occur. The locks and access codes were changed, and a professional locksmith was required to secure the property.
I am satisfied that this cost was incurred as a result of the respondent’s breach. The amount claimed is therefore awarded. Filing fee and suppression
As the applicant has been wholly successful, I award the filing fee. I also grant the application for suppression. H Ben Fayed 14 April 2026

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 5425699 — net $2,536.09 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 23/07/2025	$3,005.71	Rent arrears to 23/07/2025
Cleaning	$701.50	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$1,150.00	Rubbish removal
Lock/key replacement	$370.88	Lock/key replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,536.09
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,536.09

Claims and awards for application 5425699 — net $2,536.09 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 23/07/2025

Amount: $3,005.71
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 23/07/2025

Cleaning

Amount: $701.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $1,150.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $370.88
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the applicants name and identifying details.
Chelsee Robertson must pay [The landlord/s] $2,708.59 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,720.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

The applicant attended the hearing by video link. The respondent did not attend or answer the phone. Background:
The applicant tells me that this tenancy ended on 23 July 2025. They say it ended by way of a 90-day notice, which expired on that date.
The applicant seeks: a) rent arrears of $3,005.71; b) $701.50 for cleaning, including carpet cleaning; c) $1,150 for rubbish removal; d) $370.88 for lock replacement; e) reimbursement of the filing fee; and f) suppression.

Is the respondent liable for the rent arrears?

The applicant has provided rent records showing the amounts owing up to 23 July 2025. I am satisfied these records are accurate. The amount claimed is therefore awarded. Is the respondent liable for the cleaning, carpet cleaning, and rubbish removal costs?
The applicant has provided photographs showing the condition of the property at the end of the tenancy. These show a significant amount of rubbish and that the property was left well below the standard required by section 40(1)(e)(i) of the Act, which requires a tenant, at the end of the tenancy, to leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and to remove all rubbish.
I am satisfied that these costs were reasonably incurred as a result of the respondent’s breach. The amounts claimed are therefore awarded.

Is the respondent liable for the lock replacement costs?

Under section 40(1)(e)(iv) of the Act, a tenant must return all keys at the end of the tenancy. The applicant says this did not occur. The locks and access codes were changed, and a professional locksmith was required to secure the property.
I am satisfied that this cost was incurred as a result of the respondent’s breach. The amount claimed is therefore awarded. Filing fee and suppression
As the applicant has been wholly successful, I award the filing fee. I also grant the application for suppression. H Ben Fayed 14 April 2026

Tenancy Tribunal case 5425699 — Rent arrears at 8 Arapapa Road, Papakura, Papakura 2110

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5425699 — Rent arrears at 8 Arapapa Road, Papakura, Papakura 2110

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Is the respondent liable for the rent arrears?

Is the respondent liable for the lock replacement costs?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Is the respondent liable for the rent arrears?

Is the respondent liable for the lock replacement costs?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions