What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5482825 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay [The landlord/s] $3,138.63

How much money was awarded in case 5482825?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $316.43 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $95.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $296.60 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,025.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $127.60 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5482825?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5482825?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13656000-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5482825 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay [The landlord/s] $3,138.63

How much money was awarded in case 5482825?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $316.43 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $95.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $296.60 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,025.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $127.60 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5482825?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5482825?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13656000-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

429B Kahikatea Drive, Dinsdale, Hamilton 3204 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5482825 — 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 5482825 — net $3,138.63 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears as at 23 April 2026	$4,025.00	Rent arrears as at 23 April 2026
Rubbish removal	$127.60	Rubbish removal
Repair broken window - ranchslider	$316.43	Repair broken window - ranchslider
Repair broken bathroom mirror	$95.00	Repair broken bathroom mirror
Repair broken fireplace glass	$296.60	Repair broken fireplace glass
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,138.63
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,138.63

Claims and awards for application 5482825 — net $3,138.63 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears as at 23 April 2026

Amount: $4,025.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears as at 23 April 2026

Rubbish removal

Amount: $127.60
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Repair broken window - ranchslider

Amount: $316.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repair broken window - ranchslider

Repair broken bathroom mirror

Amount: $95.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repair broken bathroom mirror

Repair broken fireplace glass

Amount: $296.60
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repair broken fireplace glass

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay [The landlord/s] $3,138.63 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,750.00 (BN-00090087) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

This application was scheduled to be heard by video conference. The tenant did not connect to the Teams link provided to her and nor did she ring in to the hearing as directed in the Notice of Hearing. The hearing therefore proceeded in her absence.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, payment 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 23 April 2024. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy - $4,025.00. The last payment of rent was $1,150.00 paid on 26 February 2026.

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.
I accept the evidence indicating that the tenant left a significant amount of rubbish behind.
The landlord claims only the tip fees which were evidenced as being $127.60.

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 following damage was caused during the tenancy: [list items]. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
I accept the evidence showing that during the tenancy a ranchslider window was broken, a bathroom mirror was broken, and a fireplace glass was broken.
The amounts ordered to repair this damage are proved by invoices. Filing fee reimbursement
I am also ordering the tenant to reimburse the filing fee to the landlord because the landlord was wholly successful with this claim against her. C ter Haar 26 May 2026

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 5482825 — net $3,138.63 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears as at 23 April 2026	$4,025.00	Rent arrears as at 23 April 2026
Rubbish removal	$127.60	Rubbish removal
Repair broken window - ranchslider	$316.43	Repair broken window - ranchslider
Repair broken bathroom mirror	$95.00	Repair broken bathroom mirror
Repair broken fireplace glass	$296.60	Repair broken fireplace glass
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,138.63
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,138.63

Claims and awards for application 5482825 — net $3,138.63 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears as at 23 April 2026

Amount: $4,025.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears as at 23 April 2026

Rubbish removal

Amount: $127.60
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Repair broken window - ranchslider

Amount: $316.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repair broken window - ranchslider

Repair broken bathroom mirror

Amount: $95.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repair broken bathroom mirror

Repair broken fireplace glass

Amount: $296.60
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repair broken fireplace glass

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay [The landlord/s] $3,138.63 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,750.00 (BN-00090087) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

This application was scheduled to be heard by video conference. The tenant did not connect to the Teams link provided to her and nor did she ring in to the hearing as directed in the Notice of Hearing. The hearing therefore proceeded in her absence.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, payment 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 23 April 2024. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy - $4,025.00. The last payment of rent was $1,150.00 paid on 26 February 2026.

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.
I accept the evidence indicating that the tenant left a significant amount of rubbish behind.
The landlord claims only the tip fees which were evidenced as being $127.60.

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 following damage was caused during the tenancy: [list items]. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
I accept the evidence showing that during the tenancy a ranchslider window was broken, a bathroom mirror was broken, and a fireplace glass was broken.
The amounts ordered to repair this damage are proved by invoices. Filing fee reimbursement
I am also ordering the tenant to reimburse the filing fee to the landlord because the landlord was wholly successful with this claim against her. C ter Haar 26 May 2026

Tenancy Tribunal case 5482825 — Rent arrears at 429B Kahikatea Drive, Dinsdale, Hamilton 3204

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5482825 — Rent arrears at 429B Kahikatea Drive, Dinsdale, Hamilton 3204

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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

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

Frequently asked questions