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Tenancy Tribunal case 5481489 — Property damage at 96 McFaddens Road, St Albans, Christchurch 8052
Decided 31 Aug 2026 · Published 31 Aug 2026 · Application 5481489
- Property damage
- Cleanliness
- Rent arrears
At a glance
Key facts from the published tribunal order.
Location
Christchurch
Tribunal region
Adjudicator
J Tam
Dispute themes
Award balance
Gross awards, any bond applied per the order, and the remaining balance payable.
- Gross award
- $3,373.76
- Bond payment as ordered
- −$2,280.00
- Total balance for Tenant to pay Landlord
- $1,093.76
Claims & awards
What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.
| Claim | Landlord | Tenant | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replace furnishings: curtains, light bulbs and rubbish removal | $288.94 | Replace furnishings: curtains, light bulbs and rubbish removal | |
| Rent arrears to 22 Feb 2026 | $428.57 | Rent arrears to 22 Feb 2026 | |
| Lock/key replacement: garage | $9.25 | Lock/key replacement: garage | |
| Repairs: walls and doors | $2,070.00 | Repairs: walls and doors | |
| Cleaning | $299.00 | Cleaning | |
| Carpet Cleaning | $250.00 | Carpet Cleaning | |
| Filing fee reimbursement | $28.00 | Filing fee reimbursement | |
| Net award | $1,093.76 | ||
| Total payable by Tenant to Landlord | $1,093.76 |
Claims and awards for application 5481489 — net $1,093.76 NZD. Verify on MoJ.
Replace furnishings: curtains, light bulbs and rubbish removal
- Amount
- $288.94
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Replace furnishings: curtains, light bulbs and rubbish removal
Rent arrears to 22 Feb 2026
- Amount
- $428.57
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Rent arrears to 22 Feb 2026
Lock/key replacement: garage
- Amount
- $9.25
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Lock/key replacement: garage
Repairs: walls and doors
- Amount
- $2,070.00
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Repairs: walls and doors
Cleaning
- Amount
- $299.00
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Cleaning
Claim types — money lines allowed on this order
Order
- [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Progressive Realty Limited As Agents For Jonny Dixon $1,093.76 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
- The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,280.00 (5858911-005) to Progressive Realty Limited As Agents For Jonny Dixon immediately.
Reasons
- Only the landlord attended the hearing.
- 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 22 February 2026. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.
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 tenant is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.
- The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
- The tenant did not return the garage key.
- The landlord had to replace light bulbs and smoke alarm batteries.
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 walls and doors were damaged during the tenancy. Painting was required. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
- The amounts ordered are proved.
Topics & place
Topics are dispute themes across the order (not the same as claim-type money lines).
Residential Tenancies Act sections
s40(1), s40(2)
Key findings
- Dispute theme: rent arrears
- Dispute theme: property damage
- Dispute theme: cleaning
Property management
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Tenancy Tribunal case.
What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5481489 about?
The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Progressive Realty Limited As Agents For Jonny
How much money was awarded in case 5481489?
Cleaning: $250.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $299.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $9.25 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $428.57 awarded to landlord; Walls and Doors: $2,070.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $288.94 awarded to landlord
What type of tenancy dispute was case 5481489?
The primary dispute was Property damage. Related themes: Cleanliness, Rent arrears.
Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5481489?
The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14135477-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.
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