What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5472662 about?

The tribunal order states: [The party] is removed as a party.

How much money was awarded in case 5472662?

Individual award amounts are in the official MoJ PDF. Claim amounts appear on this page when claims and net totals reconcile.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5472662?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5472662?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13959397-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5472662 about?

The tribunal order states: [The party] is removed as a party.

How much money was awarded in case 5472662?

Individual award amounts are in the official MoJ PDF. Claim amounts appear on this page when claims and net totals reconcile.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5472662?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5472662?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13959397-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

52 Anderson Avenue, Point England, Auckland 1072 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5472662 — Property damage

Order

[The party] is removed as a party.
[The party] must immediately pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited as agent for Shazad Ibnul $4,854.89, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $3,000.00 (BN-00107065) to Barfoot & Thompson Limited as agent for Shazad Ibnul immediately. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to 15 March 2026 Rent in lieu of notice 16 March to 5 April 2026 $414.29 $2,250.00 Water rates$260.69 Cleaning$500.00 Rubbish removal$1,120.16 Lock/key replacement$281.75 Insurance excess for repairs$3,000.00 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Subtotal$7,854.89 Bond payment to landlord$3,000.00 Balance tenant owes the landlord$4,854.89

Reasons

Rowan Ma, the property manager for Barfoot & Thompson, attended the hearing for the landlord.
The respondents did not attend. The hearing continued in their absence.
I remove [The party] as a party. She did not sign the tenancy agreement even though she was the first point of contact for the tenancy and lived in the premises throughout the tenancy. I am not persuaded on the balance of probabilities she intended to contract as a party.
The tenancy has ended. The landlord has applied for rent arrears, rent in lieu, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

What does the tenant owe for rent and water?

The tenant moved out on 15 March 2026 without giving notice. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amounts owing for water and rent to that date.
Section 51(2A) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) requires tenants to give the landlord 21 days’ notice to terminate the tenancy. The tenant having failed to give any notice, I order the tenant to pay the landlord 21 days’ rent in lieu of notice.

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

The landlord claims for the cost of cleaning, rubbish removal, and replacing locks and keys.
At the end of the tenancy, tenants must leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, remove all rubbish, and return all keys and security devices. 1
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, remove all rubbish, nor return all the keys. 1 Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) s 40(1)(e).
The landlord provided a quote for cleaning in the amount of $1,551.35. However, oddly given how long ago the tenancy ended, the landlord has still not had the cleaning done. The landlord’s photographs indicate that a cleaning contractor could complete the cleaning for about $500.00. I order that amount.
Mr Ma proved the cost of rubbish removal by the production of invoices. The Tribunal allows the costs sought.
Mr Ma provided an invoice for replacing the front and back door locks and keys. I allow that expense.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

The landlord claims for three broken windows, damage to various walls, a damaged bedroom door, a broken heat pump, and damage to the back lawn.
The damage alleged to the premises occurred during the tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. The tenant has not proved 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. 2
The landlord’s insurer agreed to cover the damage. The insurer assessed the total damage at $11,360.00. The RTA limits the tenant's liability to the lesser of the insurance excess or four weeks' rent. The landlord’s excess was $1,000.00 per event. The landlord’s insurer paid out based on three events, so the landlord’s excess cost was $3,000.00. The rent was $750.00 per week, so the maximum amount the tenant is liable to pay per event is $3,000.00.
The Tribunal orders the landlord’s excesses totalling $3,000.00. Filing fee
The tenant must reimburse the landlord for the filing fee. 2 RTA ss 40(2)(a), 41, and 49B RTA. Bond
The Tribunal directs the Bond Centre to pay out the bond to the landlord in part payment of the tenant’s debt under this order.

Order

[The party] is removed as a party.
[The party] must immediately pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited as agent for Shazad Ibnul $4,854.89, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $3,000.00 (BN-00107065) to Barfoot & Thompson Limited as agent for Shazad Ibnul immediately. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to 15 March 2026 Rent in lieu of notice 16 March to 5 April 2026 $414.29 $2,250.00 Water rates$260.69 Cleaning$500.00 Rubbish removal$1,120.16 Lock/key replacement$281.75 Insurance excess for repairs$3,000.00 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Subtotal$7,854.89 Bond payment to landlord$3,000.00 Balance tenant owes the landlord$4,854.89

Reasons

Rowan Ma, the property manager for Barfoot & Thompson, attended the hearing for the landlord.
The respondents did not attend. The hearing continued in their absence.
I remove [The party] as a party. She did not sign the tenancy agreement even though she was the first point of contact for the tenancy and lived in the premises throughout the tenancy. I am not persuaded on the balance of probabilities she intended to contract as a party.
The tenancy has ended. The landlord has applied for rent arrears, rent in lieu, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

What does the tenant owe for rent and water?

The tenant moved out on 15 March 2026 without giving notice. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amounts owing for water and rent to that date.
Section 51(2A) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) requires tenants to give the landlord 21 days’ notice to terminate the tenancy. The tenant having failed to give any notice, I order the tenant to pay the landlord 21 days’ rent in lieu of notice.

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

The landlord claims for the cost of cleaning, rubbish removal, and replacing locks and keys.
At the end of the tenancy, tenants must leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, remove all rubbish, and return all keys and security devices. 1
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, remove all rubbish, nor return all the keys. 1 Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) s 40(1)(e).
The landlord provided a quote for cleaning in the amount of $1,551.35. However, oddly given how long ago the tenancy ended, the landlord has still not had the cleaning done. The landlord’s photographs indicate that a cleaning contractor could complete the cleaning for about $500.00. I order that amount.
Mr Ma proved the cost of rubbish removal by the production of invoices. The Tribunal allows the costs sought.
Mr Ma provided an invoice for replacing the front and back door locks and keys. I allow that expense.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

The landlord claims for three broken windows, damage to various walls, a damaged bedroom door, a broken heat pump, and damage to the back lawn.
The damage alleged to the premises occurred during the tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. The tenant has not proved 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. 2
The landlord’s insurer agreed to cover the damage. The insurer assessed the total damage at $11,360.00. The RTA limits the tenant's liability to the lesser of the insurance excess or four weeks' rent. The landlord’s excess was $1,000.00 per event. The landlord’s insurer paid out based on three events, so the landlord’s excess cost was $3,000.00. The rent was $750.00 per week, so the maximum amount the tenant is liable to pay per event is $3,000.00.
The Tribunal orders the landlord’s excesses totalling $3,000.00. Filing fee
The tenant must reimburse the landlord for the filing fee. 2 RTA ss 40(2)(a), 41, and 49B RTA. Bond
The Tribunal directs the Bond Centre to pay out the bond to the landlord in part payment of the tenant’s debt under this order.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5472662 — Property damage at 52 Anderson Avenue, Point England, Auckland 1072

Tenancy Tribunal case 5472662 — Property damage at 52 Anderson Avenue, Point England, Auckland 1072

Order

Reasons

What does the tenant owe for rent and water?

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

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

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Order

Reasons

What does the tenant owe for rent and water?

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

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Property management

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.