How much money was awarded in case 5428874?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; First Methamphetamine Test: $910.80 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $1,000.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $500.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $335.80 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,291.43 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $2,875.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $560.50 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5428874?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5428874?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13550129-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5428874?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; First Methamphetamine Test: $910.80 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $1,000.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $500.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $335.80 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,291.43 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $2,875.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $560.50 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5428874?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5428874?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13550129-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5428874 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5428874 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 5428874 — net $7,221.53 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 19/01/2026	$3,291.43	Rent arrears to 19/01/2026
Water rates	$560.50	Water rates
Methamphetamine contamination - insurance excess	$1,000.00	Methamphetamine contamination - insurance excess
Replace hot water cylinder - insurance excess	$500.00	Replace hot water cylinder - insurance excess
Lock/key replacement	$335.80	Lock/key replacement
First methamphetamine test	$910.80	First methamphetamine test
Rubbish removal	$2,875.00	Rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$7,221.53
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$7,221.53

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

Tazmin Miller, Kevin Saxon and Tania Anderson must pay [The landlord/s] $7,221.53 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,280.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

This is a claim by the landlord following the end of a residential tenancy. The landlord attended the hearing by video conference on 24 March 2026. The tenants did not attend. The Tribunal attempted to contact the tenants using the contact details provided but was unable to reach them. I am satisfied that the notice of hearing was properly served and that it is appropriate to proceed in the absence of the tenants. Background

The tenancy commenced on 24 January 2022 and ended on 19 January 2026. Following the end of the tenancy, the landlord filed an application seeking recovery of rent arrears, outgoings, and compensation for damage and other losses said to have arisen during the tenancy.

The landlord’s claims are for rent arrears in the sum of $3,291.43, water charges of $560.50, methamphetamine contamination insurance excess of $1,000, hot water cylinder insurance excess of $500, replacement locks of $335.80, the cost of an initial methamphetamine test of $910.80, and rubbish removal costs of $2,875. Jurisdiction and Legal Framework

The Tribunal has jurisdiction to determine this matter pursuant to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (“the Act”). Under section 40(1)(a) of the Act, tenants are required to pay rent when it is due. Any failure to do so entitles the landlord to recover rent arrears as a debt.

In relation to outgoings such as water charges, section 39 of the Act provides that tenants are responsible for charges for metered water where the tenancy agreement so provides and where the charges relate to the tenant’s consumption.

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.

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.

Where damage or loss occurs as a result of a breach of these obligations, section 49 of the Act entitles the landlord to recover compensation, subject to the statutory limitations on liability.

The onus is on the landlord to prove the claims on the balance of probabilities. Assessment of Claims

The landlord has provided a rent summary evidencing rent arrears in the sum claimed. There is no evidence before me to contradict that summary. I am satisfied on the balance of probabilities that the tenants failed to meet their obligation to pay rent and that the sum of $3,291.43 is properly owing.

The landlord has also provided water invoices supporting the claim of $560.50. These appear to relate to metered usage during the tenancy. In the absence of any evidence to the contrary, I am satisfied that this amount is recoverable.

In relation to the methamphetamine contamination, the landlord has provided a methamphetamine report together with insurance documentation confirming that an excess of $1,000 was incurred. The presence of contamination and the resulting insurance claim establish that loss occurred during the tenancy. In the absence of any alternative explanation, I am satisfied that the tenants are liable for the insurance excess as compensation.

Similarly, the landlord has provided evidence that an insurance claim was made in respect of the hot water cylinder and that an excess of $500 was payable. I am satisfied that this represents a loss arising during the tenancy and is recoverable.

The cost of the initial methamphetamine testing in the sum of $910.80 is supported by documentation. Given the subsequent confirmed contamination, I am satisfied that this testing was reasonably incurred and forms part of the landlord’s loss.

The claim for replacement locks in the sum of $335.80 is supported by an invoice. This is a reasonable and necessary cost arising from the tenancy and is allowed.

The landlord has claimed $2,875 for rubbish removal. While this amount is based on a quote rather than a paid invoice, the Tribunal generally prefers evidence of actual expenditure. However, the photographs provided show a significant volume of rubbish left at the premises at the end of the tenancy. In this case, the quoted amount is consistent with the extent of the work required. I am satisfied on the balance of probabilities that this is a reasonable estimate of the cost incurred or to be incurred, and I allow this claim. Filing Fee and Suppression Order

As the landlord has wholly succeeded with the claim, I must order the tenants to reimburse the filing fee and grant suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5428874 — net $7,221.53 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 19/01/2026	$3,291.43	Rent arrears to 19/01/2026
Water rates	$560.50	Water rates
Methamphetamine contamination - insurance excess	$1,000.00	Methamphetamine contamination - insurance excess
Replace hot water cylinder - insurance excess	$500.00	Replace hot water cylinder - insurance excess
Lock/key replacement	$335.80	Lock/key replacement
First methamphetamine test	$910.80	First methamphetamine test
Rubbish removal	$2,875.00	Rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$7,221.53
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$7,221.53

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord’s name and identifying details.
Tazmin Miller, Kevin Saxon and Tania Anderson must pay [The landlord/s] $7,221.53 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,280.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

This is a claim by the landlord following the end of a residential tenancy. The landlord attended the hearing by video conference on 24 March 2026. The tenants did not attend. The Tribunal attempted to contact the tenants using the contact details provided but was unable to reach them. I am satisfied that the notice of hearing was properly served and that it is appropriate to proceed in the absence of the tenants. Background
The tenancy commenced on 24 January 2022 and ended on 19 January 2026. Following the end of the tenancy, the landlord filed an application seeking recovery of rent arrears, outgoings, and compensation for damage and other losses said to have arisen during the tenancy.
The landlord’s claims are for rent arrears in the sum of $3,291.43, water charges of $560.50, methamphetamine contamination insurance excess of $1,000, hot water cylinder insurance excess of $500, replacement locks of $335.80, the cost of an initial methamphetamine test of $910.80, and rubbish removal costs of $2,875. Jurisdiction and Legal Framework
The Tribunal has jurisdiction to determine this matter pursuant to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (“the Act”). Under section 40(1)(a) of the Act, tenants are required to pay rent when it is due. Any failure to do so entitles the landlord to recover rent arrears as a debt.
In relation to outgoings such as water charges, section 39 of the Act provides that tenants are responsible for charges for metered water where the tenancy agreement so provides and where the charges relate to the tenant’s consumption.
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.
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.
Where damage or loss occurs as a result of a breach of these obligations, section 49 of the Act entitles the landlord to recover compensation, subject to the statutory limitations on liability.
The onus is on the landlord to prove the claims on the balance of probabilities. Assessment of Claims
The landlord has provided a rent summary evidencing rent arrears in the sum claimed. There is no evidence before me to contradict that summary. I am satisfied on the balance of probabilities that the tenants failed to meet their obligation to pay rent and that the sum of $3,291.43 is properly owing.
The landlord has also provided water invoices supporting the claim of $560.50. These appear to relate to metered usage during the tenancy. In the absence of any evidence to the contrary, I am satisfied that this amount is recoverable.
In relation to the methamphetamine contamination, the landlord has provided a methamphetamine report together with insurance documentation confirming that an excess of $1,000 was incurred. The presence of contamination and the resulting insurance claim establish that loss occurred during the tenancy. In the absence of any alternative explanation, I am satisfied that the tenants are liable for the insurance excess as compensation.
Similarly, the landlord has provided evidence that an insurance claim was made in respect of the hot water cylinder and that an excess of $500 was payable. I am satisfied that this represents a loss arising during the tenancy and is recoverable.
The cost of the initial methamphetamine testing in the sum of $910.80 is supported by documentation. Given the subsequent confirmed contamination, I am satisfied that this testing was reasonably incurred and forms part of the landlord’s loss.
The claim for replacement locks in the sum of $335.80 is supported by an invoice. This is a reasonable and necessary cost arising from the tenancy and is allowed.
The landlord has claimed $2,875 for rubbish removal. While this amount is based on a quote rather than a paid invoice, the Tribunal generally prefers evidence of actual expenditure. However, the photographs provided show a significant volume of rubbish left at the premises at the end of the tenancy. In this case, the quoted amount is consistent with the extent of the work required. I am satisfied on the balance of probabilities that this is a reasonable estimate of the cost incurred or to be incurred, and I allow this claim. Filing Fee and Suppression Order
As the landlord has wholly succeeded with the claim, I must order the tenants to reimburse the filing fee and grant suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.

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