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Tenancy Tribunal case 5484964 — Property damage at 3 Begonia Place, Wiri, Auckland 2104
Decided 10 June 2026 · Published 10 June 2026 · Application 5484964
- Property damage
- Cleanliness
At a glance
Key facts from the published tribunal order.
Outcome
Landlord favoured
From published order
Location
Auckland
Tribunal region
Adjudicator
J Tam
Dispute themes
Award balance
Gross awards, any bond applied per the order, and the remaining balance payable.
- Gross award
- $4,593.04
- Total balance for Tenant to pay Landlord
- $4,593.04
Claims & awards
What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.
| Claim | Landlord | Tenant | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | $858.61 | Cleaning | |
| Repairs: carpet replacement, less depreciation | $1,640.00 | Repairs: carpet replacement, less depreciation | |
| Repairs: walls repairs and painting throughout the house | $794.04 | Repairs: walls repairs and painting throughout the house | |
| Oven/stove cleaning | $165.86 | Oven/stove cleaning | |
| Repairs: door | $40.30 | Repairs: door | |
| Repairs: vinyl | $148.25 | Repairs: vinyl | |
| Repairs: towel rail | $49.73 | Repairs: towel rail | |
| Rubbish removal | $896.25 | Rubbish removal | |
| Net award | $4,593.04 | ||
| Total payable by Tenant to Landlord | $4,593.04 |
Claims and awards for application 5484964 — net $4,593.04 NZD. Verify on MoJ.
Cleaning
- Amount
- $858.61
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Cleaning
Repairs: carpet replacement, less depreciation
- Amount
- $1,640.00
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Repairs: carpet replacement, less depreciation
Repairs: walls repairs and painting throughout the house
- Amount
- $794.04
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Repairs: walls repairs and painting throughout the house
Oven/stove cleaning
- Amount
- $165.86
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Oven/stove cleaning
Repairs: door
- Amount
- $40.30
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Repairs: door
Repairs: vinyl
- Amount
- $148.25
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Repairs: vinyl
Repairs: towel rail
- Amount
- $49.73
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Repairs: towel rail
Rubbish removal
- Amount
- $896.25
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Rubbish removal
Net award
Landlord $4,593.04
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord
Landlord $4,593.04
Claim types — money lines allowed on this order
Order
Darlene Valentine Esetavaka must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $4,593.04 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
Reasons
- Only the landlord’s representative attended the hearing.
- The landlord has applied for compensation following the end of the tenancy.
- The tenancy ended on 4 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.
- The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
- 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.
- The following damage was caused during the tenancy: carpet, walls, vinyl, door and towel rail. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
- The amounts ordered are proved.
- I have taken into account betterment and depreciation. The landlord should be returned to the position they would have been in had the tenant not breached their obligations, and should not be better or worse off. In calculating depreciation, I have taken into account the age and condition of the items at the start of the tenancy and their likely useful lifespan.
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: cleaning
- Dispute theme: property damage
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Tenancy Tribunal case.
What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5484964?
The tribunal order states: Darlene Valentine Esetavaka must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities
How much money was awarded in case 5484964?
Cleaning: $858.61 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $165.86 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $1,640.00 awarded to landlord; Door: $40.30 awarded to landlord; Towel Rail: $49.73 awarded to landlord; Kitchen Vinyl: $148.25 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $794.04 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $896.25 awarded to landlord
What type of tenancy dispute was case 5484964?
The primary dispute was Property damage. Related themes: Cleanliness.
Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5484964?
The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13731717-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.