What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5465915 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 5465915?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $510.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5465915?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5465915?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14192407-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5465915 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 5465915?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $510.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5465915?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5465915?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14192407-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5465915 — 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 5465915 — net $538.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 19 December 2026	$510.00	Rent arrears to 19 December 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$538.00
Bond	$2,040.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$538.00

Claims and awards for application 5465915 — net $538.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 19 December 2026

Amount: $510.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 19 December 2026

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $538.00

Bond

Landlord $2,040.00

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $538.00

Dismissed claims

Other Claims — All other claims dismissed

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
[The tenant/s] tenant/s] to pay [The tenant/s] landlord/s] $538.00 from the bond, calculated as shown in table below.
All other claims are dismissed.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,040.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) immediately apportioned as follows: [The tenant/s] landlord/s]: $538.00 [The tenant/s] tenant/s]: $1,502.00

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. The tenant did not answer the call to her phone.
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?

The tenancy ended on 19 December 2025 after the tenant gave notice. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the vanity?

There is a claim for a replacement vanity. The vanity had water damage at the end of the tenancy and the landlord wants the tenant to pay for a new one.
The landlord must prove that damage to the premises occurred during the tenancy and is more t[The tenant/s] tenant/s] 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 landlord provided me with photos of the damaged vanity and a copy of the entry inspection report. I can see the two vanity drawers were more damaged at the end of the tenancy. However, the entry report shows both drawers were already worn at the start of the tenancy, and it looks to me like the waterproof wrapping was split along the top of each drawer. I am not persuaded the damage caused during the tenancy was more t[The tenant/s] tenant/s] fair wear and tear. This means I cannot make an order that the tenant pay for a new vanity. This claim is dismissed. Other orders
I have sent a request to the Bond Centre.
Because the landlord has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee.
The landlord has applied for suppression. Section 95A RTA provides that the Tribunal may, on the application of any party to proceedings or on its own initiative, order that the name of a party not be published, having regard to the interests of the parties and to the public interest.
The landlord’s name is suppressed because they are the most successful party. The tenant’s name will be published because there is public interest when tenants owe money at the end of the tenancy.

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 5465915 — net $538.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 19 December 2026	$510.00	Rent arrears to 19 December 2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$538.00
Bond	$2,040.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$538.00

Claims and awards for application 5465915 — net $538.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 19 December 2026

Amount: $510.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 19 December 2026

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $538.00

Bond

Landlord $2,040.00

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $538.00

Dismissed claims

Other Claims — All other claims dismissed

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
[The tenant/s] tenant/s] to pay [The tenant/s] landlord/s] $538.00 from the bond, calculated as shown in table below.
All other claims are dismissed.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,040.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) immediately apportioned as follows: [The tenant/s] landlord/s]: $538.00 [The tenant/s] tenant/s]: $1,502.00

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. The tenant did not answer the call to her phone.
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?

The tenancy ended on 19 December 2025 after the tenant gave notice. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the vanity?

There is a claim for a replacement vanity. The vanity had water damage at the end of the tenancy and the landlord wants the tenant to pay for a new one.
The landlord must prove that damage to the premises occurred during the tenancy and is more t[The tenant/s] tenant/s] 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 landlord provided me with photos of the damaged vanity and a copy of the entry inspection report. I can see the two vanity drawers were more damaged at the end of the tenancy. However, the entry report shows both drawers were already worn at the start of the tenancy, and it looks to me like the waterproof wrapping was split along the top of each drawer. I am not persuaded the damage caused during the tenancy was more t[The tenant/s] tenant/s] fair wear and tear. This means I cannot make an order that the tenant pay for a new vanity. This claim is dismissed. Other orders
I have sent a request to the Bond Centre.
Because the landlord has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee.
The landlord has applied for suppression. Section 95A RTA provides that the Tribunal may, on the application of any party to proceedings or on its own initiative, order that the name of a party not be published, having regard to the interests of the parties and to the public interest.
The landlord’s name is suppressed because they are the most successful party. The tenant’s name will be published because there is public interest when tenants owe money at the end of the tenancy.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5465915 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5465915 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Dismissed claims

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the vanity?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

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Claims & awards

Dismissed claims

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the vanity?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.