What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5465480 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 5465480?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $160.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,620.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $266.23 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5465480?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5465480?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13794029-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5465480 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 5465480?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $160.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,620.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $266.23 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5465480?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5465480?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13794029-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5465480 — 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 5465480 — net $3,114.23 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 17 April 2026	$4,620.00	Rent arrears to 17 April 2026
Rubbish removal	$266.23	Rubbish removal
Lock/key replacement	$160.00	Lock/key replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,114.23
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,114.23

Claims and awards for application 5465480 — net $3,114.23 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 17 April 2026

Amount: $4,620.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 17 April 2026

Rubbish removal

Amount: $266.23
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $160.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $3,114.23

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $3,114.23

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee 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.
Rosemary Elizabeth Conaghan must pay [The landlord/s] $3,114.23 immediately, calculated below:
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,960.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing by teleconference. The tenant didn’t attend and couldn’t be contacted on the phone number given in the Notice of Hearing, which was properly served.
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?

On 8 April 2026 the property manager discovered that the tenant had abandoned the premises. She arranged for a locksmith to gain entry and change the locks.
A tenant is liable for rent for 21 days from the date a landlord discovers the premises have been abandoned, unless a new tenancy is put in place before then. 1
A new tenancy began on 18 April 2026, so the tenant is liable for rent to 17 April.
The landlord has provided rent records showing the rent owed to that date.

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. 2
The tenant did not return the keys and the landlord is entitled to be compensated for the cost of resecuring the premises, as proved by the locksmith’s invoice provided.
The evidence satisfies me that the tenant left rubbish at the premises which the landlord had to pay to have removed. The loss is proved by the contractor’s provided. The landlord is entitled to compensation for that loss.
The landlord paid to have the premises professionally cleaned. The landlord was unable to find the photographic evidence which the Tribunal would need, to assess whether the tenant breached her obligation to leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy. That claim is not allowed but is not dismissed so if the landlord is able to locate that evidence, a further application can be brought. 1 S.61(3)(a) RTA 2 S. 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) RTA
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 5465480 — net $3,114.23 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 17 April 2026	$4,620.00	Rent arrears to 17 April 2026
Rubbish removal	$266.23	Rubbish removal
Lock/key replacement	$160.00	Lock/key replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,114.23
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,114.23

Claims and awards for application 5465480 — net $3,114.23 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 17 April 2026

Amount: $4,620.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 17 April 2026

Rubbish removal

Amount: $266.23
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $160.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $3,114.23

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $3,114.23

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee 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.
Rosemary Elizabeth Conaghan must pay [The landlord/s] $3,114.23 immediately, calculated below:
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,960.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing by teleconference. The tenant didn’t attend and couldn’t be contacted on the phone number given in the Notice of Hearing, which was properly served.
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?

On 8 April 2026 the property manager discovered that the tenant had abandoned the premises. She arranged for a locksmith to gain entry and change the locks.
A tenant is liable for rent for 21 days from the date a landlord discovers the premises have been abandoned, unless a new tenancy is put in place before then. 1
A new tenancy began on 18 April 2026, so the tenant is liable for rent to 17 April.
The landlord has provided rent records showing the rent owed to that date.

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. 2
The tenant did not return the keys and the landlord is entitled to be compensated for the cost of resecuring the premises, as proved by the locksmith’s invoice provided.
The evidence satisfies me that the tenant left rubbish at the premises which the landlord had to pay to have removed. The loss is proved by the contractor’s provided. The landlord is entitled to compensation for that loss.
The landlord paid to have the premises professionally cleaned. The landlord was unable to find the photographic evidence which the Tribunal would need, to assess whether the tenant breached her obligation to leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy. That claim is not allowed but is not dismissed so if the landlord is able to locate that evidence, a further application can be brought. 1 S.61(3)(a) RTA 2 S. 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) RTA
Because [The applicant/s] has succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5465480 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5465480 — Rent arrears

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Claims & awards

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How much is owed for rent?

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

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Claims & awards

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How much is owed for rent?

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

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