What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5452569 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Rentals 4 You Limited As Agent For Brightwater

How much money was awarded in case 5452569?

Cleaning: $264.44 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $517.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $8.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,137.14 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5452569?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5452569?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13833996-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5452569 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Rentals 4 You Limited As Agent For Brightwater

How much money was awarded in case 5452569?

Cleaning: $264.44 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $517.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $8.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,137.14 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5452569?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5452569?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13833996-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 8, 1 Lightband Road, Brightwater, Nelson 7022, Tenancy Tribunal Case 5452569 — 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 5452569 — net $1,595.08 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$2,137.14	Rent arrears
Cleaning: and rubbish removal	$517.50	Cleaning: and rubbish removal
Meth testing/Cleaning	$264.44	Meth testing/Cleaning
Lock/key replacement	$8.00	Lock/key replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,595.08
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,595.08

Claims and awards for application 5452569 — net $1,595.08 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $2,137.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Cleaning: and rubbish removal

Amount: $517.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: and rubbish removal

Meth testing/Cleaning

Amount: $264.44
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Meth testing/Cleaning

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $8.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Rubbish Removal Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Rentals 4 You Limited As Agent For Brightwater Apartments Ltd $1,595.08 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,360.00 (00137350) to Rentals 4 You Limited As Agent For Brightwater Apartments Ltd immediately.

Reasons

Only the representative for the landlord attended the hearing.
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 tenancy ended on 1 December 2025 when the Tribunal made an immediate termination order as it was satisfied the tenant had abandoned the fixed term tenancy (due to end on 30/1/2026) and the rent was in arrears. The landlord relet the property from 20 December 2025, so the rent is awarded until 19 December 2025.

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 did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The tenant did not return a key.
The landlord is entitled to reimbursement of the cost of meth testing conducted at the end of the tenancy as the end of tenancy inspection showed items highly likely to have been used for meth consumption and there was a strong smell of chemicals in the unit. The neighbours had also reported suspicion of drug activity at the premises. The composite meth testing conductive, while not conclusive, recommended an extensive wipe of the walls and surfaces was required to ensure the property could be considered reasonably clean.
The amounts ordered are proved.
Because Rentals 4 You Limited As Agent For Brightwater Apartments Ltd has wholly succeeded with the claim I must 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 5452569 — net $1,595.08 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$2,137.14	Rent arrears
Cleaning: and rubbish removal	$517.50	Cleaning: and rubbish removal
Meth testing/Cleaning	$264.44	Meth testing/Cleaning
Lock/key replacement	$8.00	Lock/key replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,595.08
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,595.08

Claims and awards for application 5452569 — net $1,595.08 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $2,137.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Cleaning: and rubbish removal

Amount: $517.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: and rubbish removal

Meth testing/Cleaning

Amount: $264.44
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Meth testing/Cleaning

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $8.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Rubbish Removal Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Rentals 4 You Limited As Agent For Brightwater Apartments Ltd $1,595.08 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,360.00 (00137350) to Rentals 4 You Limited As Agent For Brightwater Apartments Ltd immediately.

Reasons

Only the representative for the landlord attended the hearing.
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 tenancy ended on 1 December 2025 when the Tribunal made an immediate termination order as it was satisfied the tenant had abandoned the fixed term tenancy (due to end on 30/1/2026) and the rent was in arrears. The landlord relet the property from 20 December 2025, so the rent is awarded until 19 December 2025.

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 did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The tenant did not return a key.
The landlord is entitled to reimbursement of the cost of meth testing conducted at the end of the tenancy as the end of tenancy inspection showed items highly likely to have been used for meth consumption and there was a strong smell of chemicals in the unit. The neighbours had also reported suspicion of drug activity at the premises. The composite meth testing conductive, while not conclusive, recommended an extensive wipe of the walls and surfaces was required to ensure the property could be considered reasonably clean.
The amounts ordered are proved.
Because Rentals 4 You Limited As Agent For Brightwater Apartments Ltd has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5452569 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 8, 1 Lightband Road, Brightwater, Nelson 7022,

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5452569 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 8, 1 Lightband Road, Brightwater, Nelson 7022,

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

Property management

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

Property management

Frequently asked questions