What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5453429 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

How much money was awarded in case 5453429?

Property Damage: $244.39 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $953.58 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $223.38 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5453429?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5453429?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13675688-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5453429 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

How much money was awarded in case 5453429?

Property Damage: $244.39 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $953.58 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $223.38 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5453429?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5453429?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13675688-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5453429 — 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 5453429 — net $1,421.35 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$953.58	Rent arrears
Cleaning and rubbish removal	$223.38	Cleaning and rubbish removal
Repairs to bathroom door	$244.39	Repairs to bathroom door
Net award	$1,421.35
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,421.35

Claims and awards for application 5453429 — net $1,421.35 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $953.58
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Cleaning and rubbish removal

Amount: $223.38
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning and rubbish removal

Repairs to bathroom door

Amount: $244.39
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs to bathroom door

Net award

Landlord $1,421.35

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,421.35

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Robert Shadon Edaran Ngawharau must pay the landlord $1,421.35 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$953.58 Cleaning and rubbish removal$223.38 Repairs to bathroom door$244.39 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$1,421.35

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 and compensation following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 4 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.
The landlord provided photos of the condition of the premises and the amount to carry out cleaning and rubbish removal.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
The amounts ordered are proved.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

A landlord must prove that damage to the premises occurred during the tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. If this is established, to avoid liability, the tenant must prove they did not carelessly or intentionally cause or permit the damage. Tenants are liable for the actions of people at the premises with their permission. See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA.
The bathroom door was damaged during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved. 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 & awards

What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5453429 — net $1,421.35 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$953.58	Rent arrears
Cleaning and rubbish removal	$223.38	Cleaning and rubbish removal
Repairs to bathroom door	$244.39	Repairs to bathroom door
Net award	$1,421.35
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,421.35

Claims and awards for application 5453429 — net $1,421.35 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $953.58
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Cleaning and rubbish removal

Amount: $223.38
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning and rubbish removal

Repairs to bathroom door

Amount: $244.39
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs to bathroom door

Net award

Landlord $1,421.35

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,421.35

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Robert Shadon Edaran Ngawharau must pay the landlord $1,421.35 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$953.58 Cleaning and rubbish removal$223.38 Repairs to bathroom door$244.39 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$1,421.35

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 and compensation following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 4 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.
The landlord provided photos of the condition of the premises and the amount to carry out cleaning and rubbish removal.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
The amounts ordered are proved.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

A landlord must prove that damage to the premises occurred during the tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. If this is established, to avoid liability, the tenant must prove they did not carelessly or intentionally cause or permit the damage. Tenants are liable for the actions of people at the premises with their permission. See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA.
The bathroom door was damaged during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved. 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 5453429 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Award balance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5453429 — 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?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

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

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions