What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5487282 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

How much money was awarded in case 5487282?

Cleaning: $900.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $450.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,325.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $500.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5487282?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5487282?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13663792-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5487282 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

How much money was awarded in case 5487282?

Cleaning: $900.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $450.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,325.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $500.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5487282?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5487282?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13663792-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5487282 — Rent arrears

Tenantcheck Insights

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5487282 — Rent arrears | TenantCheck

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 5487282 — net $4,103.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 30 April 2026	$4,325.00	Rent arrears (to 30 April 2026
Cleaning	$900.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$500.00	Rubbish removal
Window repairs	$450.00	Window repairs
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,103.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,103.00

Claims and awards for application 5487282 — net $4,103.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears (to 30 April 2026

Amount: $4,325.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears (to 30 April 2026

Cleaning

Amount: $900.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $500.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Window repairs

Amount: $450.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
Ladeana Ashleigh Gibbs must pay [The landlord/s] $4,103.00 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears (to 30 April 2026)$4,325.00 Cleaning$900.00 Rubbish removal$500.00 Window repairs$450.00 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$6,203.00 Bond$2,100.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$4,103.00
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,100.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

A representative of the landlord attended the hearing by video.
The tenant did not join the hearing by any of the methods set out in the Notice of Hearing. I made two calls to the tenant during the hearing, both were answered by voicemail.
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 30 April 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 did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. It appears that the tenant left the premises before her notice period expired, leaving the property in disarray.
The landlord has provided photographs of the condition of the property at the end of the tenancy. The landlord has completed most of the cleaning and tidy up work herself. She said that she spent 30 hours doing so. I accept her evidence of the time spent, having regard to the photographs. I have applied a rate of $30 per hour for her labour, and have awarded rubbish disposal costs of $500.

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.
There was window damage at the end of the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
I note that the landlord was generous in her assessment that other damage could be considered wear and tear.
As the landlord was the successful party, I award reimbursement of the Tribunal application fee and grant the landlord’s request for suppression.

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 5487282 — net $4,103.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 30 April 2026	$4,325.00	Rent arrears (to 30 April 2026
Cleaning	$900.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$500.00	Rubbish removal
Window repairs	$450.00	Window repairs
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,103.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,103.00

Claims and awards for application 5487282 — net $4,103.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears (to 30 April 2026

Amount: $4,325.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears (to 30 April 2026

Cleaning

Amount: $900.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $500.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Window repairs

Amount: $450.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
Ladeana Ashleigh Gibbs must pay [The landlord/s] $4,103.00 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears (to 30 April 2026)$4,325.00 Cleaning$900.00 Rubbish removal$500.00 Window repairs$450.00 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$6,203.00 Bond$2,100.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$4,103.00
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,100.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

A representative of the landlord attended the hearing by video.
The tenant did not join the hearing by any of the methods set out in the Notice of Hearing. I made two calls to the tenant during the hearing, both were answered by voicemail.
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 30 April 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 did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. It appears that the tenant left the premises before her notice period expired, leaving the property in disarray.
The landlord has provided photographs of the condition of the property at the end of the tenancy. The landlord has completed most of the cleaning and tidy up work herself. She said that she spent 30 hours doing so. I accept her evidence of the time spent, having regard to the photographs. I have applied a rate of $30 per hour for her labour, and have awarded rubbish disposal costs of $500.

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.
There was window damage at the end of the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
I note that the landlord was generous in her assessment that other damage could be considered wear and tear.
As the landlord was the successful party, I award reimbursement of the Tribunal application fee and grant the landlord’s request for suppression.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5487282 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Award balance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5487282 — Rent arrears

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

Frequently asked questions

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