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Tenancy Tribunal case 5427593 — Cleanliness at 27 Hinerau Street, Henderson, Auckland 0612
Decided 15 April 2026 · Published 15 April 2026 · Application 5427593
- Cleanliness
- Rent arrears
At a glance
Key facts from the published tribunal order.
Outcome
Landlord favoured
From published order
Location
Auckland
Tribunal region
Adjudicator
A Macpherson
Dispute themes
Award balance
Gross awards, any bond applied per the order, and the remaining balance payable.
- Gross award
- $4,426.30
- Total balance for Tenant to pay Landlord
- $4,426.30
Claims & awards
What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.
| Claim | Landlord | Tenant | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent arrears 30/10/2025 to 20/11/2025 | $282.85 | Rent arrears 30/10/2025 to 20/11/2025 | |
| Previous order application 5314807 dated 29/10/2025 | $1,925.01 | Previous order application 5314807 dated 29/10/2025 | |
| Cleaning | $465.35 | Cleaning | |
| Rubbish removal | $1,553.09 | Rubbish removal | |
| Lawns and garden work | $200.00 | Lawns and garden work | |
| Net award | $4,426.30 | ||
| Total payable by Tenant to Landlord | $4,426.30 |
Claims and awards for application 5427593 — net $4,426.30 NZD. Verify on MoJ.
Rent arrears 30/10/2025 to 20/11/2025
- Amount
- $282.85
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Rent arrears 30/10/2025 to 20/11/2025
Previous order application 5314807 dated 29/10/2025
- Amount
- $1,925.01
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Previous order application 5314807 dated 29/10/2025
Cleaning
- Amount
- $465.35
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Cleaning
Rubbish removal
- Amount
- $1,553.09
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Rubbish removal
Lawns and garden work
- Amount
- $200.00
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Lawns and garden work
Net award
Landlord $4,426.30
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord
Landlord $4,426.30
Claim types — money lines allowed on this order
Order
- George Montgomery Tipene must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $4,426.30 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
- This order incorporates the Tribunal order made on 29 October 2025 under application 5314807.
Reasons
- The landlord attended the hearing. The tenant did not appear.
- The absence of a party does not prevent the matter from being heard and determined.
- The landlord has applied for rent arrears and compensation following the end of the tenancy.
How much is owed for rent?
- The tenancy ended on 20 November 2025. The landlord provided rent records 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 tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove a significant amount of rubbish.
- The amounts ordered are proved.
- On 29 October 2025, the Tribunal made an order relating to this tenancy, for rent arrears to 29 October and termination. The previous order is incorporated into this order for enforcement purposes.
Topics & place
Topics are dispute themes across the order (not the same as claim-type money lines).
Residential Tenancies Act sections
s30, s40(1)
Key findings
- Dispute theme: rent arrears
- Dispute theme: cleaning
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Tenancy Tribunal case.
What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5427593?
The tribunal order states: George Montgomery Tipene must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities
How much money was awarded in case 5427593?
Cleaning: $465.35 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $200.00 awarded to landlord; Previous Order Application 5314807 D…: $1,925.01 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $282.85 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,553.09 awarded to landlord
What type of tenancy dispute was case 5427593?
The primary dispute was Cleanliness. Related themes: Rent arrears.
Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5427593?
The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13447732-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.