What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5456955 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] must pay Unique Realty Limited As Agent

How much money was awarded in case 5456955?

Cleaning: $324.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $644.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,117.14 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $321.05 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5456955?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5456955?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13849031-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5456955 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] must pay Unique Realty Limited As Agent

How much money was awarded in case 5456955?

Cleaning: $324.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $644.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,117.14 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $321.05 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5456955?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5456955?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13849031-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

288 Albert Street, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North 4410 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5456955 — 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 5456955 — net $1,154.19 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 17 February 2026	$2,117.14	Rent arrears to 17 February 2026
Carpet Cleaning	$324.00	Carpet Cleaning
Cleaning	$644.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$321.05	Rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,154.19
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,154.19

Claims and awards for application 5456955 — net $1,154.19 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 17 February 2026

Amount: $2,117.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 17 February 2026

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $324.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Cleaning

Amount: $644.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $321.05
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] must pay Unique Realty Limited As Agent For Kevin Smith & Caroline Hilderink $1,154.19 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,280.00 (BN-00084966) to Unique Realty Limited As Agent For Kevin Smith & Caroline Hilderink immediately.

Reasons

Ms Taipa and Mr Lamb attended the hearing for the landlord, remotely by video. The tenant did not access the hearing by the telephone or video link provided. The tenants were called on the number provided on the application but the call went to voice mail.
I am satisfied the tenants were sent notice of the hearing and the application, and the hearing continued in their absence.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy. The claim for removal of furniture was withdrawn.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 17 February 2026 as a result of the landlord and the tenant agreeing to end the tenancy earlier than the fixed term as set out in the tenancy agreement. 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 (RTA).
The photographs provided by the landlord prove that the tenants did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
The carpets needed cleaning as they smelled of pet urine. The statement from the carpet cleaner supports this was the case.
The amounts ordered are proved.
As the landlord 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 5456955 — net $1,154.19 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 17 February 2026	$2,117.14	Rent arrears to 17 February 2026
Carpet Cleaning	$324.00	Carpet Cleaning
Cleaning	$644.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$321.05	Rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,154.19
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,154.19

Claims and awards for application 5456955 — net $1,154.19 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 17 February 2026

Amount: $2,117.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 17 February 2026

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $324.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Cleaning

Amount: $644.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $321.05
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] must pay Unique Realty Limited As Agent For Kevin Smith & Caroline Hilderink $1,154.19 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,280.00 (BN-00084966) to Unique Realty Limited As Agent For Kevin Smith & Caroline Hilderink immediately.

Reasons

Ms Taipa and Mr Lamb attended the hearing for the landlord, remotely by video. The tenant did not access the hearing by the telephone or video link provided. The tenants were called on the number provided on the application but the call went to voice mail.
I am satisfied the tenants were sent notice of the hearing and the application, and the hearing continued in their absence.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy. The claim for removal of furniture was withdrawn.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 17 February 2026 as a result of the landlord and the tenant agreeing to end the tenancy earlier than the fixed term as set out in the tenancy agreement. 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 (RTA).
The photographs provided by the landlord prove that the tenants did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
The carpets needed cleaning as they smelled of pet urine. The statement from the carpet cleaner supports this was the case.
The amounts ordered are proved.
As the landlord has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5456955 — Rent arrears at 288 Albert Street, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North 4410

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5456955 — Rent arrears at 288 Albert Street, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North 4410

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