What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5453509 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 5453509?

Cleaning: $471.50 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $471.50 awarded to landlord; Dishwasher Unblocked: $92.00 awarded to landlord; Early Termination Fee: $842.20 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $3,047.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,191.43 awarded to landlord; Replace Furnishings: Lounge Blinds: $257.60 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $135.76 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5453509?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5453509?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13736817-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5453509 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 5453509?

Cleaning: $471.50 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $471.50 awarded to landlord; Dishwasher Unblocked: $92.00 awarded to landlord; Early Termination Fee: $842.20 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $3,047.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,191.43 awarded to landlord; Replace Furnishings: Lounge Blinds: $257.60 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $135.76 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5453509?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5453509?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13736817-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

16 Huri Street, Mangere Bridge, Auckland 2022 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5453509 — Property damage

Reasons

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5453509 — net $6,537.49 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 26 January 2026	$1,191.43	Rent arrears to 26 January 2026
Water rates	$135.76	Water rates
Cleaning: and rubbish removal	$471.50	Cleaning: and rubbish removal
Dishwasher unblocked	$92.00	Dishwasher unblocked
Replace furnishings: Lounge blinds	$257.60	Replace furnishings: Lounge blinds
Carpet replacement	$3,047.50	Carpet replacement
Cleaning: and blind repair	$471.50	Cleaning: and blind repair
Early termination fee	$842.20	Early termination fee
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$6,537.49
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$6,537.49

The landlord attended the hearing held on 11 June 2026. The tenant did not attend the hearing.

This tenancy commenced on 21 February 2024 and was for a fixed term due to end on 21 February 2025. The parties agreed to extend the fixed term date to 6 October 2026.

The tenant asked for the fixed term tenancy to end early and vacated the premises some time in December 2025. The landlord secured a new tenancy that commenced on 27 January 2026.

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?

As this was a fixed term tenancy the tenant is liable for rent up until the day before a new tenancy or to the end of the fixed term. As a new tenancy began on 27 January 2026 the tenant is liable for rent arrears to 26 January 2026.

The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The bond was released to the landlord in January 2026 so that amount has reduced the rent arrears owed.

The landlord claimed an early termination fee due to the tenant leaving the fixed tenancy early. That amount is awarded.

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.

Further cleaning was required after the new carpet was installed. The dishwasher required unblocking, and some blinds required repairing.

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.

Where the damage is caused carelessly, and is covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to the lesser of the insurance excess or four weeks' rent (or four weeks' market rent in the case of a tenant paying income-related rent). See section 49B(3)(a) RTA.

Where the damage is careless and is not covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to four weeks' rent (or market rent). See section 49B(3)(b) RTA. Where insurance money is irrecoverable because of the tenant's conduct, the property is treated as if it is not insured against the damage. See section 49B(3A)(a) RTA.

Tenants are liable for the cost of repairing damage that is intentional or which results from any activity at the premises that is an imprisonable offence. This applies to anything the tenant does and anything done by a person they are responsible for. See section 49B(1) RTA.

Damage is intentional where a person intends to cause damage and takes the necessary steps to achieve that purpose. Damage is also intentional where a person does something, or allows a situation to continue, knowing that damage is a certainty. See Guo v Korck [2019] NZHC 1541.

The following damage was caused during the tenancy: carpet stains in every carpeted area, damaged lounge blind. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.

The amounts ordered are proved.

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

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5453509 — net $6,537.49 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 26 January 2026	$1,191.43	Rent arrears to 26 January 2026
Water rates	$135.76	Water rates
Cleaning: and rubbish removal	$471.50	Cleaning: and rubbish removal
Dishwasher unblocked	$92.00	Dishwasher unblocked
Replace furnishings: Lounge blinds	$257.60	Replace furnishings: Lounge blinds
Carpet replacement	$3,047.50	Carpet replacement
Cleaning: and blind repair	$471.50	Cleaning: and blind repair
Early termination fee	$842.20	Early termination fee
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$6,537.49
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$6,537.49

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Tenant name and identifying details.
Alisa Young Yen must pay [The landlord/s] $6,537.49 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing held on 11 June 2026. The tenant did not attend the hearing.
This tenancy commenced on 21 February 2024 and was for a fixed term due to end on 21 February 2025. The parties agreed to extend the fixed term date to 6 October 2026.
The tenant asked for the fixed term tenancy to end early and vacated the premises some time in December 2025. The landlord secured a new tenancy that commenced on 27 January 2026.
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?

As this was a fixed term tenancy the tenant is liable for rent up until the day before a new tenancy or to the end of the fixed term. As a new tenancy began on 27 January 2026 the tenant is liable for rent arrears to 26 January 2026.
The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The bond was released to the landlord in January 2026 so that amount has reduced the rent arrears owed.
The landlord claimed an early termination fee due to the tenant leaving the fixed tenancy early. That amount is awarded.

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.
Further cleaning was required after the new carpet was installed. The dishwasher required unblocking, and some blinds required repairing.
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.
Where the damage is caused carelessly, and is covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to the lesser of the insurance excess or four weeks' rent (or four weeks' market rent in the case of a tenant paying income-related rent). See section 49B(3)(a) RTA.
Where the damage is careless and is not covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to four weeks' rent (or market rent). See section 49B(3)(b) RTA. Where insurance money is irrecoverable because of the tenant's conduct, the property is treated as if it is not insured against the damage. See section 49B(3A)(a) RTA.
Tenants are liable for the cost of repairing damage that is intentional or which results from any activity at the premises that is an imprisonable offence. This applies to anything the tenant does and anything done by a person they are responsible for. See section 49B(1) RTA.
Damage is intentional where a person intends to cause damage and takes the necessary steps to achieve that purpose. Damage is also intentional where a person does something, or allows a situation to continue, knowing that damage is a certainty. See Guo v Korck [2019] NZHC 1541.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: carpet stains in every carpeted area, damaged lounge blind. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5453509 — Property damage at 16 Huri Street, Mangere Bridge, Auckland 2022

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5453509 — Property damage at 16 Huri Street, Mangere Bridge, Auckland 2022

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?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

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?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions