What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5479170 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay The Rent Shop Limited as Agent for Chris Lowrey

How much money was awarded in case 5479170?

Cleaning: $575.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $2,564.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $7,721.43 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $202.07 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5479170?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5479170?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14205616-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5479170 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay The Rent Shop Limited as Agent for Chris Lowrey

How much money was awarded in case 5479170?

Cleaning: $575.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $2,564.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $7,721.43 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $202.07 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5479170?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5479170?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14205616-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

12 Desmond Place, Otara, Auckland 2023 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5479170 — 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 5479170 — net $8,751.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$7,721.43	Rent arrears
Water rates	$202.07	Water rates
Carpet Cleaning	$575.00	Carpet Cleaning
Wall repairs	$2,564.50	Wall repairs
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$8,751.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$8,751.00

Claims and awards for application 5479170 — net $8,751.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $7,721.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Water rates

Amount: $202.07
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $575.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Wall repairs

Amount: $2,564.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Wall repairs

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay The Rent Shop Limited as Agent for Chris Lowrey $8,751.00 immediately, calculated below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,340.00 (3359133-011) to The Rent Shop Limited as Agent for Chris Lowrey immediately.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing by video/ teleconference.
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 tenant gave notice on 4 May 2026 that the tenancy would end on 1 June 2026.
The tenant ended on that date and the keys were returned.
The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. Those records are not disputed by the tenant.

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.
Photographs from the exit inspection done on 29 May show that there were some bulky items the tenant was unable to remove, including a trampoline mattress and furniture. The landlord arranged for that material to be disposed of and has provided the tax invoice showing the amount paid.

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 inspection photos show that there were holes in the walls of one of the bedrooms and in the sleepout.
The tenant accepts that they occurred during the tenancy.
She says that the damage in the sleepout was contributed to by the walls being damp and fragile but that is not something the landlord was advised about. 1
The repair cost is proved by the invoice provided. Having heard from the property manager I am satisfied that those are repair costs only and do not result in a betterment for the owner that needs to be allowed for. 1 See s.40(1)(d) RTA
Because The Rent Shop Limited as Agent for Chris Lowrey 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 5479170 — net $8,751.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$7,721.43	Rent arrears
Water rates	$202.07	Water rates
Carpet Cleaning	$575.00	Carpet Cleaning
Wall repairs	$2,564.50	Wall repairs
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$8,751.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$8,751.00

Claims and awards for application 5479170 — net $8,751.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $7,721.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Water rates

Amount: $202.07
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $575.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Wall repairs

Amount: $2,564.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Wall repairs

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay The Rent Shop Limited as Agent for Chris Lowrey $8,751.00 immediately, calculated below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,340.00 (3359133-011) to The Rent Shop Limited as Agent for Chris Lowrey immediately.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing by video/ teleconference.
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 tenant gave notice on 4 May 2026 that the tenancy would end on 1 June 2026.
The tenant ended on that date and the keys were returned.
The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. Those records are not disputed by the tenant.

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.
Photographs from the exit inspection done on 29 May show that there were some bulky items the tenant was unable to remove, including a trampoline mattress and furniture. The landlord arranged for that material to be disposed of and has provided the tax invoice showing the amount paid.

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 inspection photos show that there were holes in the walls of one of the bedrooms and in the sleepout.
The tenant accepts that they occurred during the tenancy.
She says that the damage in the sleepout was contributed to by the walls being damp and fragile but that is not something the landlord was advised about. 1
The repair cost is proved by the invoice provided. Having heard from the property manager I am satisfied that those are repair costs only and do not result in a betterment for the owner that needs to be allowed for. 1 See s.40(1)(d) RTA
Because The Rent Shop Limited as Agent for Chris Lowrey has succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5479170 — Rent arrears at 12 Desmond Place, Otara, Auckland 2023

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5479170 — Rent arrears at 12 Desmond Place, Otara, Auckland 2023

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

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.

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

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.