What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5437900 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 5437900?

Cleaning: $1,035.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $280.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $8,220.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,932.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $517.22 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5437900?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5437900?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13586885-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5437900 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 5437900?

Cleaning: $1,035.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $280.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $8,220.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,932.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $517.22 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5437900?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5437900?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13586885-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5437900 — 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 5437900 — net $9,092.22 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 1/04/2026	$8,220.00	Rent arrears to 1/04/2026
Water rates arrears	$517.22	Water rates arrears
Lawns and Garden work	$280.00	Lawns and Garden work
Rubbish removal	$1,932.00	Rubbish removal
Cleaning	$1,035.00	Cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$9,092.22
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$9,092.22

Claims and awards for application 5437900 — net $9,092.22 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 1/04/2026

Amount: $8,220.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 1/04/2026

Water rates arrears

Amount: $517.22
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates arrears

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $280.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Rubbish removal

Amount: $1,932.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Cleaning

Amount: $1,035.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details and tenancy address.
William Robb and James Robb must pay [The landlord/s] $9,092.22 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,920.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing held remotely today. The tenants did not attend. I continued with the hearing in their absence as they have been emailed notice of the hearing date and time to the address for service.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenants emailed the landlord on 11 March to say they were moving out on 16 March 2026. The landlord had already applied to the Tribunal to terminate the tenancy on the grounds of rent and water arrears.
The landlord claims, and I award, rent owing to 1 April 2026 which is rent in lieu of the legally required notice of 21 days.
The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amounts owing at the end of the tenancy. Rent arrears total $8,220.00 and water arrears total $517.22. The amounts are awarded.

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

A tenant must leave 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’s photographs (taken on 2 April 2026) prove the tenants did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
A considerable amount of work was required to remove rubbish and items throughout the house and grounds including some large items. Lawns and weeds were overgrown. This is a large 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom house.
Invoices were provided, and they are reasonable for the work required.
The bond is refunded to the landlord to reduce the debt with the balance payable by the tenants.
The landlord is granted suppression of name as it has succeeded with all claims.

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 5437900 — net $9,092.22 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 1/04/2026	$8,220.00	Rent arrears to 1/04/2026
Water rates arrears	$517.22	Water rates arrears
Lawns and Garden work	$280.00	Lawns and Garden work
Rubbish removal	$1,932.00	Rubbish removal
Cleaning	$1,035.00	Cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$9,092.22
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$9,092.22

Claims and awards for application 5437900 — net $9,092.22 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 1/04/2026

Amount: $8,220.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 1/04/2026

Water rates arrears

Amount: $517.22
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates arrears

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $280.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Rubbish removal

Amount: $1,932.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Cleaning

Amount: $1,035.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details and tenancy address.
William Robb and James Robb must pay [The landlord/s] $9,092.22 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,920.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing held remotely today. The tenants did not attend. I continued with the hearing in their absence as they have been emailed notice of the hearing date and time to the address for service.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenants emailed the landlord on 11 March to say they were moving out on 16 March 2026. The landlord had already applied to the Tribunal to terminate the tenancy on the grounds of rent and water arrears.
The landlord claims, and I award, rent owing to 1 April 2026 which is rent in lieu of the legally required notice of 21 days.
The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amounts owing at the end of the tenancy. Rent arrears total $8,220.00 and water arrears total $517.22. The amounts are awarded.

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

A tenant must leave 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’s photographs (taken on 2 April 2026) prove the tenants did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
A considerable amount of work was required to remove rubbish and items throughout the house and grounds including some large items. Lawns and weeds were overgrown. This is a large 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom house.
Invoices were provided, and they are reasonable for the work required.
The bond is refunded to the landlord to reduce the debt with the balance payable by the tenants.
The landlord is granted suppression of name as it has succeeded with all claims.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5437900 — Rent arrears

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Award balance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5437900 — 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