What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5475272 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities

How much money was awarded in case 5475272?

Cleaning: $48.45 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $40.16 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,771.43 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $200.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5475272?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5475272?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13800144-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5475272 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities

How much money was awarded in case 5475272?

Cleaning: $48.45 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $40.16 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,771.43 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $200.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5475272?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5475272?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13800144-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

4 Mirahau Way, Pukekohe, Pukekohe 2120 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5475272 — 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 5475272 — net $3,060.04 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears as at 29 January 2026	$2,771.43	Rent arrears as at 29 January 2026
Cleaning	$48.45	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$200.00	Rubbish removal
Repair hole in wall - bedrm 2	$40.16	Repair hole in wall - bedrm 2
Net award	$3,060.04
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,060.04

Claims and awards for application 5475272 — net $3,060.04 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears as at 29 January 2026

Amount: $2,771.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears as at 29 January 2026

Cleaning

Amount: $48.45
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $200.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Repair hole in wall - bedrm 2

Amount: $40.16
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repair hole in wall - bedrm 2

Net award

Landlord $3,060.04

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $3,060.04

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $3,060.04 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

This application was scheduled to be heard by video conference. The tenant did not connect to the Teams link provided to him in the Notice of Hearing and nor did he dial in to the hearing as directed in that same notice. Further, both 5475272 2 calls I made to the telephone number provided for him went to voicemail. The hearing therefore proceeded in his absence.
The tenancy ended on 29 January 2026 as a result of the tenant giving notice to terminate.
The landlord subsequently made a claim to the Tenancy Tribunal for rent arrears and compensation.

How much is owed for rent?

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy – that is, as at 29 January 2026. An amount of $2,771.43 is owing and I note that the last payment of rent was $450.00 on 11 December 2025.

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.
The landlord claims the cost of cleaning the rangehood - $48.45. The photographs show that this was not left in a reasonably clean condition.
The landlord also claims $537.75 as the cost of removing what they say was 3m3 of external rubbish.
The photographs provided as evidence of this does not warrant this charge in that there was not that amount of rubbish photographed.
Based on the photographs I consider it reasonable for the tenant to pay $200.00 as the cost of removing the rubbish he left behind.
The amounts ordered are proved.

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.
I accept the evidence showing that during the tenancy a hole in the wall of bedroom 2 appeared.
The tenant is liable for the cost of repair since it is beyond fair wear and tear. 5475272 3
The amount ordered to repair the hole is proved. C ter Haar 24 June 2026 5475272 4

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 5475272 — net $3,060.04 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears as at 29 January 2026	$2,771.43	Rent arrears as at 29 January 2026
Cleaning	$48.45	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$200.00	Rubbish removal
Repair hole in wall - bedrm 2	$40.16	Repair hole in wall - bedrm 2
Net award	$3,060.04
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,060.04

Claims and awards for application 5475272 — net $3,060.04 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears as at 29 January 2026

Amount: $2,771.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears as at 29 January 2026

Cleaning

Amount: $48.45
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $200.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Repair hole in wall - bedrm 2

Amount: $40.16
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repair hole in wall - bedrm 2

Net award

Landlord $3,060.04

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $3,060.04

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $3,060.04 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

This application was scheduled to be heard by video conference. The tenant did not connect to the Teams link provided to him in the Notice of Hearing and nor did he dial in to the hearing as directed in that same notice. Further, both 5475272 2 calls I made to the telephone number provided for him went to voicemail. The hearing therefore proceeded in his absence.
The tenancy ended on 29 January 2026 as a result of the tenant giving notice to terminate.
The landlord subsequently made a claim to the Tenancy Tribunal for rent arrears and compensation.

How much is owed for rent?

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy – that is, as at 29 January 2026. An amount of $2,771.43 is owing and I note that the last payment of rent was $450.00 on 11 December 2025.

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.
The landlord claims the cost of cleaning the rangehood - $48.45. The photographs show that this was not left in a reasonably clean condition.
The landlord also claims $537.75 as the cost of removing what they say was 3m3 of external rubbish.
The photographs provided as evidence of this does not warrant this charge in that there was not that amount of rubbish photographed.
Based on the photographs I consider it reasonable for the tenant to pay $200.00 as the cost of removing the rubbish he left behind.
The amounts ordered are proved.

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.
I accept the evidence showing that during the tenancy a hole in the wall of bedroom 2 appeared.
The tenant is liable for the cost of repair since it is beyond fair wear and tear. 5475272 3
The amount ordered to repair the hole is proved. C ter Haar 24 June 2026 5475272 4

Tenancy Tribunal case 5475272 — Rent arrears at 4 Mirahau Way, Pukekohe, Pukekohe 2120

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5475272 — Rent arrears at 4 Mirahau Way, Pukekohe, Pukekohe 2120

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

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

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

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

Property management

Frequently asked questions