What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5436618 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 5436618?

Cleaning: $282.40 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $851.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $6,554.29 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $315.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5436618?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5436618?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13490987-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5436618 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 5436618?

Cleaning: $282.40 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $851.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $6,554.29 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $315.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5436618?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5436618?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13490987-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5436618 — 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 5436618 — net $5,630.69 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to the 3 March 2026	$6,554.29	Rent arrears to the 3 March 2026
Cleaning: and rubbish removal	$851.00	Cleaning: and rubbish removal
Rubbish removal: skip bin	$315.00	Rubbish removal: skip bin
Carpet Cleaning	$282.40	Carpet Cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$5,630.69
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$5,630.69

Claims and awards for application 5436618 — net $5,630.69 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to the 3 March 2026

Amount: $6,554.29
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to the 3 March 2026

Cleaning: and rubbish removal

Amount: $851.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: and rubbish removal

Rubbish removal: skip bin

Amount: $315.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: skip bin

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $282.40
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Rubbish Removal Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Kate Sharon Rhodes must pay [The landlord/s] $5,630.69 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing the tenant did not. I am satisfied that tenant was given notice of today’s hearing and have proceeded in her absence.
The landlord first applied to the Tribunal the 30 January 2026 for termination of the tenancy due to rent arrears and sought the rent owed as well. After filing the application, the tenants left the property.
The neighbours reported to the landlord that the tenants had left, and the landlord went to the property multiple times in the first week of February. She noticed that the heat pump was continuously running and that there was still furniture and the tenant’s belonging in the property and so she was unsure if they had moved out. She contacted the tenant and her boyfriend, and they confirmed that they were moving out.
The tenants left the property by the 18 February and the landlord took possession of the property that day.
The landlord amended her claim on the 26 February 2026 (and sent a copy of the amended claims by email to the tenant). The landlord now seeks: a. Rent up until the new tenancy with new tenants began on the 4 March 2026. $6554.29 b. Rubbish removal and cleaning $851.00 c. Skip bin hire of $315.00 d. Water of $282.40 e. Filing fee

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenant was on a fixed term tenancy due to end in October 2026. Tenants who are on fixed term tenancies cannot unilaterally decide to leave a tenancy. If a tenant leaves a fixed term tenancy, in circumstances like this, then they are responsible for rent until a new tenant is found. Fortunately for the tenants the landlord found new tenants quickly and the new tenancy began on the 4 March 2026. I am satisfied that the tenants are liable for rent until the 3 March 2026 and I award rent to that date.
The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing.

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 landlord provided photographs showing the condition of the property at the end of the tenancy. The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The amounts ordered are proved.
As the landlord has been successful in their claim, I award the fling fee and grant name suppression as requested.

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 5436618 — net $5,630.69 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to the 3 March 2026	$6,554.29	Rent arrears to the 3 March 2026
Cleaning: and rubbish removal	$851.00	Cleaning: and rubbish removal
Rubbish removal: skip bin	$315.00	Rubbish removal: skip bin
Carpet Cleaning	$282.40	Carpet Cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$5,630.69
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$5,630.69

Claims and awards for application 5436618 — net $5,630.69 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to the 3 March 2026

Amount: $6,554.29
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to the 3 March 2026

Cleaning: and rubbish removal

Amount: $851.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: and rubbish removal

Rubbish removal: skip bin

Amount: $315.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: skip bin

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $282.40
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Rubbish Removal Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Kate Sharon Rhodes must pay [The landlord/s] $5,630.69 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing the tenant did not. I am satisfied that tenant was given notice of today’s hearing and have proceeded in her absence.
The landlord first applied to the Tribunal the 30 January 2026 for termination of the tenancy due to rent arrears and sought the rent owed as well. After filing the application, the tenants left the property.
The neighbours reported to the landlord that the tenants had left, and the landlord went to the property multiple times in the first week of February. She noticed that the heat pump was continuously running and that there was still furniture and the tenant’s belonging in the property and so she was unsure if they had moved out. She contacted the tenant and her boyfriend, and they confirmed that they were moving out.
The tenants left the property by the 18 February and the landlord took possession of the property that day.
The landlord amended her claim on the 26 February 2026 (and sent a copy of the amended claims by email to the tenant). The landlord now seeks: a. Rent up until the new tenancy with new tenants began on the 4 March 2026. $6554.29 b. Rubbish removal and cleaning $851.00 c. Skip bin hire of $315.00 d. Water of $282.40 e. Filing fee

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenant was on a fixed term tenancy due to end in October 2026. Tenants who are on fixed term tenancies cannot unilaterally decide to leave a tenancy. If a tenant leaves a fixed term tenancy, in circumstances like this, then they are responsible for rent until a new tenant is found. Fortunately for the tenants the landlord found new tenants quickly and the new tenancy began on the 4 March 2026. I am satisfied that the tenants are liable for rent until the 3 March 2026 and I award rent to that date.
The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing.

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 landlord provided photographs showing the condition of the property at the end of the tenancy. The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The amounts ordered are proved.
As the landlord has been successful in their claim, I award the fling fee and grant name suppression as requested.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5436618 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5436618 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

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 and water rates?

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

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions