How much money was awarded in case 5448688?

Cleaning: $586.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Previous Order Application 5415873 D…: $1,200.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $445.78 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5448688?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5448688?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14058707-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5448688?

Cleaning: $586.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Previous Order Application 5415873 D…: $1,200.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $445.78 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5448688?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5448688?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14058707-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

26 Jade Avenue, Pakuranga Heights, Auckland 2010 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5448688 — Cleanliness

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5448688 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 5448688 — net $2,260.28 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Previous order application 5415873 dated April 2026	$1,200.00	Previous order application 5415873 dated April 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Water rates	$445.78	Water rates
Carpet Cleaning: and cleaning	$586.50	Carpet Cleaning: and cleaning
Net award	$2,260.28
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,260.28

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

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay [The tenant/s] landlord/s] $2,260.28 immediately for rent arrears to 22 January 2026, water bills, reimbursement of the filing fee and cleaning costs, as calculated and show in table below: DescriptionLandlord Previous order application 5415873 dated April 2026$1,200.00 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Water rates$445.78 Carpet Cleaning: and cleaning$586.50 Total award$2,260.28 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$2,260.28

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, the tenants did not attend. I rang the tenants twice on their mobile number, but the calls went unanswered. The tenants have been served with the notice of hearing and have not advised the Tribunal that they seek an adjournment. The tenants were aware of the hearing and have chosen not to attend.

I am proceeding with the hearing in the absence of the tenants.

The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation 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 22 January 2026. On 22 April 2026, the parties attended a mediation. The application number was 5415873. At the mediation, the landlord was awarded the rent arrears as at the end of the tenancy. Those rent arrears in total were $4600.00.

The bond of $3400.00 was released to the landlord to offset the cost of the rent arrears. After repayment of the bond, the outstanding rent arrears were $1200.00.

The tenants have not made any payments to the landlord towards the $1200.00 since the mediation.

Therefore, I am incorporating the $1200.00 from application number 5415873 into this order.

The landlord provided water rates invoices which prove the amount of $445.78 owing at the end of the tenancy.

I am satisfied that the landlord has proven their claims for the water bills and outstanding rent arrears.

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 tenants did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.

The landlord provided the Tribunal with the exit inspection report and photos. The photos show the property was left in an unreasonably dirty condition. In addition, the carpets were heavily stained and required a deep clean.

The landlord has provided an invoice for $586.50 for the cost of cleaning the whole house and the carpets.

I am satisfied that the landlord has proven their claim for the cleaning and carpet cleaning costs.

The amounts ordered are proved. Filing Fee/Suppression:

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

The landlord has applied for suppression of their name and details. As the landlord has been successful, I am granting suppression.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5448688 — net $2,260.28 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Previous order application 5415873 dated April 2026	$1,200.00	Previous order application 5415873 dated April 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Water rates	$445.78	Water rates
Carpet Cleaning: and cleaning	$586.50	Carpet Cleaning: and cleaning
Net award	$2,260.28
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,260.28

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
[The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay [The tenant/s] landlord/s] $2,260.28 immediately for rent arrears to 22 January 2026, water bills, reimbursement of the filing fee and cleaning costs, as calculated and show in table below: DescriptionLandlord Previous order application 5415873 dated April 2026$1,200.00 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Water rates$445.78 Carpet Cleaning: and cleaning$586.50 Total award$2,260.28 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$2,260.28

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, the tenants did not attend. I rang the tenants twice on their mobile number, but the calls went unanswered. The tenants have been served with the notice of hearing and have not advised the Tribunal that they seek an adjournment. The tenants were aware of the hearing and have chosen not to attend.
I am proceeding with the hearing in the absence of the tenants.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation 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 22 January 2026. On 22 April 2026, the parties attended a mediation. The application number was 5415873. At the mediation, the landlord was awarded the rent arrears as at the end of the tenancy. Those rent arrears in total were $4600.00.
The bond of $3400.00 was released to the landlord to offset the cost of the rent arrears. After repayment of the bond, the outstanding rent arrears were $1200.00.
The tenants have not made any payments to the landlord towards the $1200.00 since the mediation.
Therefore, I am incorporating the $1200.00 from application number 5415873 into this order.
The landlord provided water rates invoices which prove the amount of $445.78 owing at the end of the tenancy.
I am satisfied that the landlord has proven their claims for the water bills and outstanding rent arrears.

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 tenants did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The landlord provided the Tribunal with the exit inspection report and photos. The photos show the property was left in an unreasonably dirty condition. In addition, the carpets were heavily stained and required a deep clean.
The landlord has provided an invoice for $586.50 for the cost of cleaning the whole house and the carpets.
I am satisfied that the landlord has proven their claim for the cleaning and carpet cleaning costs.
The amounts ordered are proved. Filing Fee/Suppression:
Because [The tenant/s] applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.
The landlord has applied for suppression of their name and details. As the landlord has been successful, I am granting suppression.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5448688 — Cleanliness at 26 Jade Avenue, Pakuranga Heights, Auckland 2010

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5448688 — Cleanliness at 26 Jade Avenue, Pakuranga Heights, Auckland 2010

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

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.

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

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.