What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5461314 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 5461314?

Cleaning: $920.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,941.43 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $4,000.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $103.21 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $48.86 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $81.49 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $21.72 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5461314?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5461314?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13650386-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5461314 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 5461314?

Cleaning: $920.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,941.43 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $4,000.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $103.21 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $48.86 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $81.49 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $21.72 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5461314?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5461314?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13650386-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

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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 5461314 — net $5,304.71 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 23 March 2026	$2,941.43	Rent arrears to 23 March 2026
Water rates: to 20 January 2026	$81.49	Water rates: to 20 January 2026
Water rates: to 19 February 2026	$48.86	Water rates: to 19 February 2026
Water rates: to 18 March 2026	$103.21	Water rates: to 18 March 2026
Water rates: to 23 March 2026	$21.72	Water rates: to 23 March 2026
Cleaning	$920.00	Cleaning
Repairs: (insurance excesses	$4,000.00	Repairs: (insurance excesses
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$5,304.71
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$5,304.71

Claims and awards for application 5461314 — net $5,304.71 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 23 March 2026

Amount: $2,941.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 23 March 2026

Water rates: to 20 January 2026

Amount: $81.49
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates: to 20 January 2026

Water rates: to 19 February 2026

Amount: $48.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates: to 19 February 2026

Water rates: to 18 March 2026

Amount: $103.21
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates: to 18 March 2026

Water rates: to 23 March 2026

Amount: $21.72
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates: to 23 March 2026

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.
Tafaoata Neli must pay [The landlord/s] $5,304.71 immediately, calculated below.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,840.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing by videoconference. The tenant did not attend. Two calls were made to each of the numbers noted in the application but all went to answerphone.
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?

There were issues with damage caused to the premises by visitors to the property. The landlord recovered possession of the premises to enable the damage to be assessed by its insurers on 23 March 2026. The tenant is liable for rent to that date.
The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices 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.
Exit photographs provided by the landlord show that the premises were left in a poor state with large quantities of rubbish both inside and outside. There were dog droppings covering the garage floor.
The landlord was required to have a bio-clean company undertake a deep clean. The cost of that work is proved by the invoice paid by the landlord and provide in evidence. The landlord should be compensated for that cost.

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 exit photographs show significant damage to the premises at the end of the tenancy. An extract from the assessment and claims settlement confirmation by the landlord’s insurer is as follows:
That evidence proves that: a. damage was caused during the tenancy; b. it was more than fair wear and tear; and c. loss was caused to the landlord in the amount of the excess payments made under the claims
The tenant has not disproved liability for the damage so must compensate the landlord for that loss.
Because [The applicant/s] has 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 5461314 — net $5,304.71 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 23 March 2026	$2,941.43	Rent arrears to 23 March 2026
Water rates: to 20 January 2026	$81.49	Water rates: to 20 January 2026
Water rates: to 19 February 2026	$48.86	Water rates: to 19 February 2026
Water rates: to 18 March 2026	$103.21	Water rates: to 18 March 2026
Water rates: to 23 March 2026	$21.72	Water rates: to 23 March 2026
Cleaning	$920.00	Cleaning
Repairs: (insurance excesses	$4,000.00	Repairs: (insurance excesses
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$5,304.71
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$5,304.71

Claims and awards for application 5461314 — net $5,304.71 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 23 March 2026

Amount: $2,941.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 23 March 2026

Water rates: to 20 January 2026

Amount: $81.49
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates: to 20 January 2026

Water rates: to 19 February 2026

Amount: $48.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates: to 19 February 2026

Water rates: to 18 March 2026

Amount: $103.21
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates: to 18 March 2026

Water rates: to 23 March 2026

Amount: $21.72
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates: to 23 March 2026

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.
Tafaoata Neli must pay [The landlord/s] $5,304.71 immediately, calculated below.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,840.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing by videoconference. The tenant did not attend. Two calls were made to each of the numbers noted in the application but all went to answerphone.
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?

There were issues with damage caused to the premises by visitors to the property. The landlord recovered possession of the premises to enable the damage to be assessed by its insurers on 23 March 2026. The tenant is liable for rent to that date.
The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices 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.
Exit photographs provided by the landlord show that the premises were left in a poor state with large quantities of rubbish both inside and outside. There were dog droppings covering the garage floor.
The landlord was required to have a bio-clean company undertake a deep clean. The cost of that work is proved by the invoice paid by the landlord and provide in evidence. The landlord should be compensated for that cost.

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 exit photographs show significant damage to the premises at the end of the tenancy. An extract from the assessment and claims settlement confirmation by the landlord’s insurer is as follows:
That evidence proves that: a. damage was caused during the tenancy; b. it was more than fair wear and tear; and c. loss was caused to the landlord in the amount of the excess payments made under the claims
The tenant has not disproved liability for the damage so must compensate the landlord for that loss.
Because [The applicant/s] has succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5461314 — Property damage

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5461314 — Property damage

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