What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5493389 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] must pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited As

How much money was awarded in case 5493389?

Bailiff’S Eviction Fees: $267.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $315.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,290.00 awarded to landlord; Doors: $316.25 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $241.50 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $2,196.50 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $334.88 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5493389?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5493389?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13782706-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5493389 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] must pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited As

How much money was awarded in case 5493389?

Bailiff’S Eviction Fees: $267.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $315.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,290.00 awarded to landlord; Doors: $316.25 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $241.50 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $2,196.50 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $334.88 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5493389?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5493389?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13782706-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

4A Palmers Road, Clendon Park, Auckland 2103 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5493389 — 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 5493389 — net $3,469.63 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Repairs: Repair bedroom light knob & toilet vanity damage/blocked	$241.50	Repairs: Repair bedroom light knob & toilet vanity damage/blocked
Rent arrears to 10 February 2026	$2,290.00	Rent arrears to 10 February 2026
Water rates	$334.88	Water rates
Lock/key replacement	$315.50	Lock/key replacement
Bailiff’s eviction fees	$267.00	Bailiff’s eviction fees
Repairs: doors	$316.25	Repairs: doors
Rubbish removal: lawns, and holes in walls, and cleaning	$2,196.50	Rubbish removal: lawns, and holes in walls, and cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,469.63
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,469.63

Claims and awards for application 5493389 — net $3,469.63 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Repairs: Repair bedroom light knob & toilet vanity damage/blocked

Amount: $241.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Repair bedroom light knob & toilet vanity damage/blocked

Rent arrears to 10 February 2026

Amount: $2,290.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 10 February 2026

Water rates

Amount: $334.88
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $315.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Bailiff’s eviction fees

Amount: $267.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Bailiff’s eviction fees

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

[The tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] must pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited As Agent For Thulapitiyage Weerasinghe & Lanka Dona $3,469.63 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,520.00 (BN-00087265) to Barfoot & Thompson Limited As Agent For Thulapitiyage Weerasinghe & Lanka Dona immediately. 5493389 2

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 and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 10 February 2026. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices 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.
The landlord had to replace the locks and the keys due to eviction proceedings being carried out.
The claim for bailiff’s costs to enforce eviction for breach of the tenancy agreement is allowed.
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: walls, doors, light knob, and toilet vanity. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved. 5493389 3
The bond is to be refunded to the landlord towards some of the above debt proved at the end of the tenancy.

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 5493389 — net $3,469.63 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Repairs: Repair bedroom light knob & toilet vanity damage/blocked	$241.50	Repairs: Repair bedroom light knob & toilet vanity damage/blocked
Rent arrears to 10 February 2026	$2,290.00	Rent arrears to 10 February 2026
Water rates	$334.88	Water rates
Lock/key replacement	$315.50	Lock/key replacement
Bailiff’s eviction fees	$267.00	Bailiff’s eviction fees
Repairs: doors	$316.25	Repairs: doors
Rubbish removal: lawns, and holes in walls, and cleaning	$2,196.50	Rubbish removal: lawns, and holes in walls, and cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,469.63
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,469.63

Claims and awards for application 5493389 — net $3,469.63 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Repairs: Repair bedroom light knob & toilet vanity damage/blocked

Amount: $241.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Repair bedroom light knob & toilet vanity damage/blocked

Rent arrears to 10 February 2026

Amount: $2,290.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 10 February 2026

Water rates

Amount: $334.88
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $315.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Bailiff’s eviction fees

Amount: $267.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Bailiff’s eviction fees

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

[The tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] must pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited As Agent For Thulapitiyage Weerasinghe & Lanka Dona $3,469.63 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,520.00 (BN-00087265) to Barfoot & Thompson Limited As Agent For Thulapitiyage Weerasinghe & Lanka Dona immediately. 5493389 2

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 and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 10 February 2026. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices 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.
The landlord had to replace the locks and the keys due to eviction proceedings being carried out.
The claim for bailiff’s costs to enforce eviction for breach of the tenancy agreement is allowed.
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: walls, doors, light knob, and toilet vanity. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved. 5493389 3
The bond is to be refunded to the landlord towards some of the above debt proved at the end of the tenancy.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5493389 — Rent arrears at 4A Palmers Road, Clendon Park, Auckland 2103

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5493389 — Rent arrears at 4A Palmers Road, Clendon Park, Auckland 2103

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

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

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

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

Property management

Frequently asked questions