What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5461099 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 5461099?

Cleaning: $448.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,393.00 awarded to landlord; Waste Master Unit: $172.50 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $873.52 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5461099?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5461099?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13759927-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5461099 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 5461099?

Cleaning: $448.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,393.00 awarded to landlord; Waste Master Unit: $172.50 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $873.52 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5461099?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5461099?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13759927-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5461099 — 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 5461099 — net $315.52 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 6 February 2026	$1,393.00	Rent arrears to 6 February 2026
Cleaning	$448.50	Cleaning
Water rates	$873.52	Water rates
Repairs: waste master unit	$172.50	Repairs: waste master unit
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$315.52
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$315.52

Claims and awards for application 5461099 — net $315.52 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 6 February 2026

Amount: $1,393.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 6 February 2026

Cleaning

Amount: $448.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Water rates

Amount: $873.52
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Repairs: waste master unit

Amount: $172.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: waste master unit

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Damien Mark McNeilly must pay [The landlord/s] $315.52 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,600.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which I conducted by video. The tenant did not attend the hearing. My call to the tenant went to voicemail.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, water rates, 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?

The tenancy ended on 6 February 2026. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount of rent and water rates (less the fixed charges) owing at the end of the tenancy. I find these amounts proved.

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 1 .
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean. The landlord’s claim for cleaning is proved by photos and an invoice.

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 2 . Tenants are liable for the actions of people at the premises with their permission.
The waster master unit was damaged because an object (which the landlord described as a wire) was put down it. This caused damage which was careless damage for which the tenant is liable. This claim is proved by an invoice and by the landlord’s evidence. Result
The bond will be paid to the landlord. After the deduction of the bond, the tenant will pay the landlord $315.52 which includes reimbursement of the filing fee on the successful application. 1 See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) 2 See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA Name suppression
The landlord sought, and is entitled to, name suppression as the application is wholly successful 3 . Comment
I have been unable to locate a bond number. If the bond is not with the Bond Centre, the landlord may retain the bond if it is holding it, in which case order 3 will be of no effect.

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 5461099 — net $315.52 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 6 February 2026	$1,393.00	Rent arrears to 6 February 2026
Cleaning	$448.50	Cleaning
Water rates	$873.52	Water rates
Repairs: waste master unit	$172.50	Repairs: waste master unit
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$315.52
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$315.52

Claims and awards for application 5461099 — net $315.52 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 6 February 2026

Amount: $1,393.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 6 February 2026

Cleaning

Amount: $448.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Water rates

Amount: $873.52
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Repairs: waste master unit

Amount: $172.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: waste master unit

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Damien Mark McNeilly must pay [The landlord/s] $315.52 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,600.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which I conducted by video. The tenant did not attend the hearing. My call to the tenant went to voicemail.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, water rates, 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?

The tenancy ended on 6 February 2026. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount of rent and water rates (less the fixed charges) owing at the end of the tenancy. I find these amounts proved.

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 1 .
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean. The landlord’s claim for cleaning is proved by photos and an invoice.

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 2 . Tenants are liable for the actions of people at the premises with their permission.
The waster master unit was damaged because an object (which the landlord described as a wire) was put down it. This caused damage which was careless damage for which the tenant is liable. This claim is proved by an invoice and by the landlord’s evidence. Result
The bond will be paid to the landlord. After the deduction of the bond, the tenant will pay the landlord $315.52 which includes reimbursement of the filing fee on the successful application. 1 See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) 2 See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA Name suppression
The landlord sought, and is entitled to, name suppression as the application is wholly successful 3 . Comment
I have been unable to locate a bond number. If the bond is not with the Bond Centre, the landlord may retain the bond if it is holding it, in which case order 3 will be of no effect.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5461099 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Award balance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5461099 — Rent arrears

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

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