What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5486577?

The tribunal order states: Christopher David Kennedy must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities

How much money was awarded in case 5486577?

Bathroom Privacy Knob: $122.82 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $171.57 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $298.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Credit: $219.86 awarded to tenant; Wall Patching: $251.36 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5486577?

The primary dispute was Property damage. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5486577?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13770828-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5486577?

The tribunal order states: Christopher David Kennedy must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities

How much money was awarded in case 5486577?

Bathroom Privacy Knob: $122.82 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $171.57 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $298.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Credit: $219.86 awarded to tenant; Wall Patching: $251.36 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5486577?

The primary dispute was Property damage. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5486577?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13770828-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

36 Hoani Street, Papanui, Christchurch 8053 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5486577 — Property damage

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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 5486577 — net $623.89 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Oven/stove cleaning	$171.57		Oven/stove cleaning
Wall patching	$251.36		Wall patching
Carpet replacement	$298.00		Carpet replacement
Bathroom privacy knob	$122.82		Bathroom privacy knob
Rent credit		$219.86	Rent credit
Total award	$843.75	$219.86
Net award	$623.89
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$623.89

Claims and awards for application 5486577 — net $623.89 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Oven/stove cleaning

Amount: $171.57
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Oven/stove cleaning

Wall patching

Amount: $251.36
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Wall patching

Carpet replacement

Amount: $298.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet replacement

Bathroom privacy knob

Amount: $122.82
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Bathroom privacy knob

Rent credit

Amount: $219.86
Awarded to: Tenant
Reason: Rent credit

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Property damage

Order

Christopher David Kennedy must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities $623.89, calculated as shown in the table below.
The tenant must pay the debt in this order at the rate of $20 per week.
The first payment must be made on Tuesday 7 July 2026 and payments must continue every Tuesday until the debt is paid in full.
If the tenant fails to make any payment within 2 working days of the due date, the balance of the debt owing will be payable immediately and can be enforced through the District Court.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing remotely.
The landlord has applied for compensation following the end of the tenancy. There is no bond.
The tenancy ended on 17 February 2026. The landlord provided rent records showing a $219.86 rent credit at the end of the tenancy. The tenant has been given credit for that.
At the end of the tenancy the tenant must leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy. The oven needed cleaning.
The tenant must not carelessly or intentionally damage 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.
Where the damage is caused carelessly, and is covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to the lesser of the insurance excess or four weeks' rent (or four weeks' market rent in the case of a tenant paying income-related rent).
Where the damage is careless and is not covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to four weeks' rent (or market rent).
There was some damage during the tenancy including wall damage, a bathroom privacy knob and carpet. It is beyond fair wear and tear and the tenant accepted responsibility for the damage.
I am satisfied that the claims are reasonable in amount and that the landlord has applied depreciation for the age and condition of damaged items where appropriate. The tenant accepted the claims.
The tenant offered to pay the amount due from him at the rate of $20 per week which the landlord accepted. I have therefore made an instalment order.

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 5486577 — net $623.89 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Oven/stove cleaning	$171.57		Oven/stove cleaning
Wall patching	$251.36		Wall patching
Carpet replacement	$298.00		Carpet replacement
Bathroom privacy knob	$122.82		Bathroom privacy knob
Rent credit		$219.86	Rent credit
Total award	$843.75	$219.86
Net award	$623.89
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$623.89

Claims and awards for application 5486577 — net $623.89 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Oven/stove cleaning

Amount: $171.57
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Oven/stove cleaning

Wall patching

Amount: $251.36
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Wall patching

Carpet replacement

Amount: $298.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet replacement

Bathroom privacy knob

Amount: $122.82
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Bathroom privacy knob

Rent credit

Amount: $219.86
Awarded to: Tenant
Reason: Rent credit

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Property damage

Order

Christopher David Kennedy must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities $623.89, calculated as shown in the table below.
The tenant must pay the debt in this order at the rate of $20 per week.
The first payment must be made on Tuesday 7 July 2026 and payments must continue every Tuesday until the debt is paid in full.
If the tenant fails to make any payment within 2 working days of the due date, the balance of the debt owing will be payable immediately and can be enforced through the District Court.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing remotely.
The landlord has applied for compensation following the end of the tenancy. There is no bond.
The tenancy ended on 17 February 2026. The landlord provided rent records showing a $219.86 rent credit at the end of the tenancy. The tenant has been given credit for that.
At the end of the tenancy the tenant must leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy. The oven needed cleaning.
The tenant must not carelessly or intentionally damage 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.
Where the damage is caused carelessly, and is covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to the lesser of the insurance excess or four weeks' rent (or four weeks' market rent in the case of a tenant paying income-related rent).
Where the damage is careless and is not covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to four weeks' rent (or market rent).
There was some damage during the tenancy including wall damage, a bathroom privacy knob and carpet. It is beyond fair wear and tear and the tenant accepted responsibility for the damage.
I am satisfied that the claims are reasonable in amount and that the landlord has applied depreciation for the age and condition of damaged items where appropriate. The tenant accepted the claims.
The tenant offered to pay the amount due from him at the rate of $20 per week which the landlord accepted. I have therefore made an instalment order.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5486577 — Property damage at 36 Hoani Street, Papanui, Christchurch 8053

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5486577 — Property damage at 36 Hoani Street, Papanui, Christchurch 8053

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