How much money was awarded in case 5450688?

Cleaning: $420.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $600.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $345.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,443.43 awarded to landlord; To Skirting: $350.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $425.50 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5450688?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5450688?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13818418-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5450688?

Cleaning: $420.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $600.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $345.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,443.43 awarded to landlord; To Skirting: $350.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $425.50 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5450688?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5450688?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13818418-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5450688 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5450688 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 5450688 — net $4,691.93 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$4,443.43	Rent arrears
Cleaning	$600.00	Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning	$420.00	Carpet Cleaning
Lawns and garden work in December	$345.00	Lawns and garden work in December
Lawns and rubbish removal post tenancy	$425.50	Lawns and rubbish removal post tenancy
Repairs: to skirting	$350.00	Repairs: to skirting
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,691.93
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,691.93

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

Jack TeAriki Malcolm must pay the landlord $4,691.93 immediately.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,920.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to lhe landlord] immediately.

The amount to pay is calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$4,443.43 Cleaning$600.00 Carpet Cleaning$420.00 Lawns and garden work in December$345.00 Lawns and rubbish removal post tenancy$425.50 Repairs: to skirting$350.00 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$6,611.93 Bond$1,920.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$4,691.93

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing. The tenant was phoned when he did not appear for the video conference. The call was not answered.

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?

The landlord agreed to reduce the term of the fixed term tenancy. The tenant stopped paying rent before that agreed date. Rent is due to 2 February 2026. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.

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 photos and invoices in evidence. The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.

Lawns had to be mowed on two occasions. The first time was in December when the tenant left the property and the second was in February at the end of the tenancy.

The tenant kept a pet at the premises. The carpet was so badly damaged and stained from urine that it had to be replaced, and the floor treated. The landlord is only claiming the cost of contractors initially trying to clean the carpet and remove the stains.

There was also damage to the corner skirting that appears to be pet damage. The repair cost has been ordered.

The amounts ordered are proved. Filing fee

Because the landlord has been successful with the claim the filing fee of $28.00 is ordered to be paid by the tenant. Name Suppression

The landlord has applied for name suppression. Section 95A(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 provides that the Tribunal must, on the application of a party that has wholly or substantially succeeded in proceedings, order that the party’s name or identifying particulars not be published, unless the Tribunal considers that publication is in the public interest or is justified because of the party’s conduct or any other circumstances of the case.

The landlord has substantially succeeded with the claim and therefore name suppression is granted.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5450688 — net $4,691.93 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$4,443.43	Rent arrears
Cleaning	$600.00	Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning	$420.00	Carpet Cleaning
Lawns and garden work in December	$345.00	Lawns and garden work in December
Lawns and rubbish removal post tenancy	$425.50	Lawns and rubbish removal post tenancy
Repairs: to skirting	$350.00	Repairs: to skirting
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,691.93
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,691.93

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Jack TeAriki Malcolm must pay the landlord $4,691.93 immediately.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,920.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to lhe landlord] immediately.
The amount to pay is calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$4,443.43 Cleaning$600.00 Carpet Cleaning$420.00 Lawns and garden work in December$345.00 Lawns and rubbish removal post tenancy$425.50 Repairs: to skirting$350.00 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$6,611.93 Bond$1,920.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$4,691.93

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing. The tenant was phoned when he did not appear for the video conference. The call was not answered.
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?

The landlord agreed to reduce the term of the fixed term tenancy. The tenant stopped paying rent before that agreed date. Rent is due to 2 February 2026. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.

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 photos and invoices in evidence. The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
Lawns had to be mowed on two occasions. The first time was in December when the tenant left the property and the second was in February at the end of the tenancy.
The tenant kept a pet at the premises. The carpet was so badly damaged and stained from urine that it had to be replaced, and the floor treated. The landlord is only claiming the cost of contractors initially trying to clean the carpet and remove the stains.
There was also damage to the corner skirting that appears to be pet damage. The repair cost has been ordered.
The amounts ordered are proved. Filing fee
Because the landlord has been successful with the claim the filing fee of $28.00 is ordered to be paid by the tenant. Name Suppression
The landlord has applied for name suppression. Section 95A(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 provides that the Tribunal must, on the application of a party that has wholly or substantially succeeded in proceedings, order that the party’s name or identifying particulars not be published, unless the Tribunal considers that publication is in the public interest or is justified because of the party’s conduct or any other circumstances of the case.
The landlord has substantially succeeded with the claim and therefore name suppression is granted.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5450688 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5450688 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

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

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

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

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions