What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5438115?

The tribunal order states: Monique Tonga must pay Matthew Christopher John Cutler-Welsh and Natalie

How much money was awarded in case 5438115?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Flexibin Hire: $214.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $473.00 awarded to landlord; Removal Of Items: $260.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $7,760.00 awarded to landlord; Rockgas Charges: $527.35 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5438115?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5438115?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13595010-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5438115?

The tribunal order states: Monique Tonga must pay Matthew Christopher John Cutler-Welsh and Natalie

How much money was awarded in case 5438115?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Flexibin Hire: $214.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $473.00 awarded to landlord; Removal Of Items: $260.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $7,760.00 awarded to landlord; Rockgas Charges: $527.35 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5438115?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5438115?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13595010-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

4B Beachcomber Road, Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai Tenancy Tribunal Case 5438115 — 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 5438115 — net $9,262.35 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 28/02/2026	$7,760.00	Rent arrears to 28/02/2026
Exterior wall repairs	$473.00	Exterior wall repairs
Rockgas charges	$527.35	Rockgas charges
Removal of items	$260.00	Removal of items
Flexibin hire	$214.00	Flexibin hire
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$9,262.35
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$9,262.35

Claims and awards for application 5438115 — net $9,262.35 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 28/02/2026

Amount: $7,760.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 28/02/2026

Exterior wall repairs

Amount: $473.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Exterior wall repairs

Rockgas charges

Amount: $527.35
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rockgas charges

Removal of items

Amount: $260.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Removal of items

Flexibin hire

Amount: $214.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Flexibin hire

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

Monique Tonga must pay Matthew Christopher John Cutler-Welsh and Natalie Cutler-Welsh $9,262.35 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing by teleconference. The tenant did not attend. The Tribunal attempted to contact the tenant on the telephone number provided in the application, but without success. I am satisfied that the tenant was properly served with notice of the hearing and that it is appropriate to proceed in the tenant’s absence.
This tenancy commenced on 30 August 2025. The rent was $680.00 per week.
The landlord initially applied for termination of the tenancy. By the date of the hearing, the tenant had vacated the premises. I accept the landlord’s evidence that the tenancy ended on 28 February 2026. As the tenancy has already ended, no termination order is required. Rent Arrears and Gas Charges
Section 40(1)(a) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (“the Act”) requires a tenant to pay rent when it falls due and to continue paying rent until the tenancy ends.
The landlord produced a rent summary showing that, after all payments were credited, rent arrears of $7,760.00 remained owing at the end of the tenancy. I am satisfied that the rent summary is accurate and that this amount is due.
The landlord also claims Rockgas charges of $179.35 and $348.00, totalling $527.35. Utility charges that are separately metered or charged according to consumption are the responsibility of the tenant under section 39 of the Act and the terms of the tenancy agreement. Invoices were produced and I am satisfied that these charges relate to the tenant’s period of occupation. Compensation Claims
Section 40(1)(e) of the Act requires a tenant to leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and to remove all rubbish and personal belongings at the end of the tenancy. Section 40(2)(a) further provides that a tenant is liable for damage caused intentionally or carelessly by the tenant or by persons lawfully on the premises.
The landlord seeks compensation for exterior wall damage in the amount of $473.00. Photographs and an invoice were provided. The evidence establishes that the damage was beyond fair wear and tear and required repair. I am satisfied that this claim is proved.
The landlord seeks $260.00 for removal of items left at the property and $214.00 for Flexibin hire. The photographs show that the tenant left belongings and rubbish at the premises. These costs were reasonably incurred as a direct consequence of the tenant’s failure to remove their possessions at the end of the tenancy. I am satisfied that both claims are established. Filing fee
As the landlords have wholly succeeded with the claim, I must order the tenant to reimburse the filing fee.

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 5438115 — net $9,262.35 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 28/02/2026	$7,760.00	Rent arrears to 28/02/2026
Exterior wall repairs	$473.00	Exterior wall repairs
Rockgas charges	$527.35	Rockgas charges
Removal of items	$260.00	Removal of items
Flexibin hire	$214.00	Flexibin hire
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$9,262.35
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$9,262.35

Claims and awards for application 5438115 — net $9,262.35 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 28/02/2026

Amount: $7,760.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 28/02/2026

Exterior wall repairs

Amount: $473.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Exterior wall repairs

Rockgas charges

Amount: $527.35
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rockgas charges

Removal of items

Amount: $260.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Removal of items

Flexibin hire

Amount: $214.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Flexibin hire

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

Monique Tonga must pay Matthew Christopher John Cutler-Welsh and Natalie Cutler-Welsh $9,262.35 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing by teleconference. The tenant did not attend. The Tribunal attempted to contact the tenant on the telephone number provided in the application, but without success. I am satisfied that the tenant was properly served with notice of the hearing and that it is appropriate to proceed in the tenant’s absence.
This tenancy commenced on 30 August 2025. The rent was $680.00 per week.
The landlord initially applied for termination of the tenancy. By the date of the hearing, the tenant had vacated the premises. I accept the landlord’s evidence that the tenancy ended on 28 February 2026. As the tenancy has already ended, no termination order is required. Rent Arrears and Gas Charges
Section 40(1)(a) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (“the Act”) requires a tenant to pay rent when it falls due and to continue paying rent until the tenancy ends.
The landlord produced a rent summary showing that, after all payments were credited, rent arrears of $7,760.00 remained owing at the end of the tenancy. I am satisfied that the rent summary is accurate and that this amount is due.
The landlord also claims Rockgas charges of $179.35 and $348.00, totalling $527.35. Utility charges that are separately metered or charged according to consumption are the responsibility of the tenant under section 39 of the Act and the terms of the tenancy agreement. Invoices were produced and I am satisfied that these charges relate to the tenant’s period of occupation. Compensation Claims
Section 40(1)(e) of the Act requires a tenant to leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and to remove all rubbish and personal belongings at the end of the tenancy. Section 40(2)(a) further provides that a tenant is liable for damage caused intentionally or carelessly by the tenant or by persons lawfully on the premises.
The landlord seeks compensation for exterior wall damage in the amount of $473.00. Photographs and an invoice were provided. The evidence establishes that the damage was beyond fair wear and tear and required repair. I am satisfied that this claim is proved.
The landlord seeks $260.00 for removal of items left at the property and $214.00 for Flexibin hire. The photographs show that the tenant left belongings and rubbish at the premises. These costs were reasonably incurred as a direct consequence of the tenant’s failure to remove their possessions at the end of the tenancy. I am satisfied that both claims are established. Filing fee
As the landlords have wholly succeeded with the claim, I must order the tenant to reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5438115 — Rent arrears at 4B Beachcomber Road, Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5438115 — Rent arrears at 4B Beachcomber Road, Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai

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