What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5443208 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Hoverd & Co Property Management Limited As Agent

How much money was awarded in case 5443208?

Cleaning: $1,188.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $261.18 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,279.45 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $2,400.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $292.54 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5443208?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5443208?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13800181-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5443208 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Hoverd & Co Property Management Limited As Agent

How much money was awarded in case 5443208?

Cleaning: $1,188.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $261.18 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,279.45 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $2,400.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $292.54 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5443208?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5443208?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13800181-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

231 Weymouth Road, Manurewa, Auckland 2102 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5443208 — 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 5443208 — net $5,529.17 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$3,279.45	Rent arrears
Water rates	$292.54	Water rates
Cleaning	$1,188.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$2,400.00	Rubbish removal
Lock/key replacement	$261.18	Lock/key replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$5,529.17
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$5,529.17

Claims and awards for application 5443208 — net $5,529.17 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $3,279.45
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Water rates

Amount: $292.54
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Cleaning

Amount: $1,188.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $2,400.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $261.18
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Filing fee reimbursement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Hoverd & Co Property Management Limited As Agent For Philip Biddick $5,529.17 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,920.00 (3040543-009) to Hoverd & Co Property Management Limited As Agent For Philip Biddick immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the remote hearing.
The tenant did not attend the hearing by Teams video link or by telephone. The Tribunal may hear matters in the absence of a party where satisfied that notice has been given. I am satisfied that notice of the hearing was given
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 tenancy ended on 24 November 2025. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing as of the date of the hearing is $3,249.45 for rent and $292.54 for water rates.

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. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. The landlord provided photographs of both the interior of the premises and the garage. Photos of the double garage show that it is piled high with rubbish. Photos of the interior of the premises show that nearly every room contained substantial amounts of rubbish. Extensive rubbish removal and cleaning (including carpet cleaning) was required to bring the premises back to a reasonably clean and tidy standard. Invoices have been provided by the landlord. The landlord seeks $1,188.00 for cleaning and $2,400.00 for rubbish removal (which includes tip fees). The amounts claimed are substantial but are shown to be justified by the photos.
The tenant did not return the keys. The landlord has provided invoice on the locksmith for $261.18.
The amounts ordered are reasonable and are proven. 5443208 3
As Hoverd & Co Property Management Limited As Agent For Philip Biddick has wholly succeeded with the claim I have ordered 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 5443208 — net $5,529.17 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$3,279.45	Rent arrears
Water rates	$292.54	Water rates
Cleaning	$1,188.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$2,400.00	Rubbish removal
Lock/key replacement	$261.18	Lock/key replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$5,529.17
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$5,529.17

Claims and awards for application 5443208 — net $5,529.17 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $3,279.45
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Water rates

Amount: $292.54
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Cleaning

Amount: $1,188.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $2,400.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $261.18
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Filing fee reimbursement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Hoverd & Co Property Management Limited As Agent For Philip Biddick $5,529.17 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,920.00 (3040543-009) to Hoverd & Co Property Management Limited As Agent For Philip Biddick immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the remote hearing.
The tenant did not attend the hearing by Teams video link or by telephone. The Tribunal may hear matters in the absence of a party where satisfied that notice has been given. I am satisfied that notice of the hearing was given
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 tenancy ended on 24 November 2025. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing as of the date of the hearing is $3,249.45 for rent and $292.54 for water rates.

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. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. The landlord provided photographs of both the interior of the premises and the garage. Photos of the double garage show that it is piled high with rubbish. Photos of the interior of the premises show that nearly every room contained substantial amounts of rubbish. Extensive rubbish removal and cleaning (including carpet cleaning) was required to bring the premises back to a reasonably clean and tidy standard. Invoices have been provided by the landlord. The landlord seeks $1,188.00 for cleaning and $2,400.00 for rubbish removal (which includes tip fees). The amounts claimed are substantial but are shown to be justified by the photos.
The tenant did not return the keys. The landlord has provided invoice on the locksmith for $261.18.
The amounts ordered are reasonable and are proven. 5443208 3
As Hoverd & Co Property Management Limited As Agent For Philip Biddick has wholly succeeded with the claim I have ordered the tenant to reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5443208 — Rent arrears at 231 Weymouth Road, Manurewa, Auckland 2102

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5443208 — Rent arrears at 231 Weymouth Road, Manurewa, Auckland 2102

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

Property management

Frequently asked questions

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

Property management

Frequently asked questions