How much money was awarded in case 5432662?

Cleaning: $240.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $5,000.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $428.38 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5432662?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5432662?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13638883-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5432662?

Cleaning: $240.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $5,000.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $428.38 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5432662?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5432662?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13638883-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5432662 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5432662 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 5432662 — net $4,096.38 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 28 November 2026	$5,000.00	Rent arrears (to 28 November 2026
Cleaning	$240.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$428.38	Rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,096.38
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,096.38

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

Haelym Johnson must pay [The landlord/s] $4,096.38 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,600.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

On 27 January 2026 the landlord filed an application seeking rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

The hearing proceeded by way of video conference. [Property Manager], Property Manager, appeared for the landlord. The tenant failed to appear. The Tribunal was satisfied the tenant was properly served with the notice of hearing and the case proceeded in his absence.

The tenancy commenced on 31 May 20265 and was periodic.

The tenancy ended on 28 November 2025 after the tenant’s mother advised the landlord that the property had been abandoned.

How much is owed for rent?

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The amount claimed is ordered.

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 is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.

The landlord seeks $240.00 cleaning costs, and $428.38 rubbish removal costs, after paying contractors to clean the property to a reasonably clean and tidy standard and remove all rubbish left behind at the end of the tenancy. Invoices for the amounts claimed were provided.

The landlord provided a pre-tenancy inspection report with photographs which prove the property was provided in a reasonably clean and tidy condition, free from rubbish at the commencement of the tenancy.

The exit inspection photographs show the following: a. Bulky items of furniture were left in the property including a bed base, couch (x2), cane chair and small wooden school desk. b. General household items such as glasses, plates, bowls, a radio, kettle, toaster, and a blanket were left in the property. c. The rubbish was left inside the property and the Council provided rubbish bin and glass recycling crate were nearly full of waste. d. The kitchen had not been cleaned and the oven trays were dirty. e. The floors had not been vacuumed or washed and were dirty.

The Tribunal was able to make a proper before and after comparison of the condition of the property at the beginning and end of the tenancy. Based on the evidence presented, the Tribunal was satisfied the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. The amount claimed is ordered. Other matters

Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

The landlord seeks name suppression. Section 95A(1) of the Act provided that the Tribunal must, on application of a party that has been wholly or substantially successful in proceedings, order that party’s name and identifying particulars not be published, unless the Tribunal considers that publication is in the public interest or is justified because of the party’s conduct or any other circumstances of the case.

The landlord has been wholly successful and is granted name suppression.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5432662 — net $4,096.38 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 28 November 2026	$5,000.00	Rent arrears (to 28 November 2026
Cleaning	$240.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$428.38	Rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,096.38
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,096.38

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Haelym Johnson must pay [The landlord/s] $4,096.38 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,600.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

On 27 January 2026 the landlord filed an application seeking rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.
The hearing proceeded by way of video conference. [Property Manager], Property Manager, appeared for the landlord. The tenant failed to appear. The Tribunal was satisfied the tenant was properly served with the notice of hearing and the case proceeded in his absence.
The tenancy commenced on 31 May 20265 and was periodic.
The tenancy ended on 28 November 2025 after the tenant’s mother advised the landlord that the property had been abandoned.

How much is owed for rent?

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The amount claimed is ordered.

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 is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.
The landlord seeks $240.00 cleaning costs, and $428.38 rubbish removal costs, after paying contractors to clean the property to a reasonably clean and tidy standard and remove all rubbish left behind at the end of the tenancy. Invoices for the amounts claimed were provided.
The landlord provided a pre-tenancy inspection report with photographs which prove the property was provided in a reasonably clean and tidy condition, free from rubbish at the commencement of the tenancy.
The exit inspection photographs show the following: a. Bulky items of furniture were left in the property including a bed base, couch (x2), cane chair and small wooden school desk. b. General household items such as glasses, plates, bowls, a radio, kettle, toaster, and a blanket were left in the property. c. The rubbish was left inside the property and the Council provided rubbish bin and glass recycling crate were nearly full of waste. d. The kitchen had not been cleaned and the oven trays were dirty. e. The floors had not been vacuumed or washed and were dirty.
The Tribunal was able to make a proper before and after comparison of the condition of the property at the beginning and end of the tenancy. Based on the evidence presented, the Tribunal was satisfied the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. The amount claimed is ordered. Other matters
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.
The landlord seeks name suppression. Section 95A(1) of the Act provided that the Tribunal must, on application of a party that has been wholly or substantially successful in proceedings, order that party’s name and identifying particulars not be published, unless the Tribunal considers that publication is in the public interest or is justified because of the party’s conduct or any other circumstances of the case.
The landlord has been wholly successful and is granted name suppression.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5432662 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5432662 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

Did the tenant comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

Did the tenant comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions