What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5496386 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 5496386?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $434.55 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $600.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $2,500.00 awarded to landlord; Replace Missing Shower Head: $85.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $618.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5496386?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5496386?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13847358-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5496386 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 5496386?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $434.55 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $600.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $2,500.00 awarded to landlord; Replace Missing Shower Head: $85.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $618.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5496386?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5496386?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13847358-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

90B Aitken Street, Ashburton, Ashburton 7700 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5496386 — 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 5496386 — net $3,365.55 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 24 April 2026	$600.00	Rent arrears to 24 April 2026
Rubbish removal, trailer hire, and dump fees	$618.00	Rubbish removal, trailer hire, and dump fees
Lock/key replacement	$434.55	Lock/key replacement
Replace missing shower head	$85.00	Replace missing shower head
Repairs: insurance excess	$2,500.00	Repairs: insurance excess
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,365.55
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,365.55

Claims and awards for application 5496386 — net $3,365.55 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 24 April 2026

Amount: $600.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 24 April 2026

Rubbish removal, trailer hire, and dump fees

Amount: $618.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal, trailer hire, and dump fees

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $434.55
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Replace missing shower head

Amount: $85.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace missing shower head

Repairs: insurance excess

Amount: $2,500.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: insurance excess

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

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’s name and identifying details.
[The tenant/s] must pay [The landlord/s] $3,365.55 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. The tenant did not attend.
On 17 April 2026 the Tribunal made an order terminating the tenancy and an order for the tenant to pay the bond 1 .
The landlord enforced the order, and the tenant was evicted on 24 April 2026. The landlord is receiving weekly payments towards the money order for rent arrears.
Because the previous order has been enforced, I cannot combine it with this order.
The tenant paid $900.00 towards the bond. The landlord may now keep that amount in reduction of the total amount awarded in this order.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The Tribunal ordered rent arrears to 17 April 2026 in its order of that date. The tenant is liable for additional rent to the date she was evicted – 24 April 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 2 .
The tenant did not remove her goods, nor did she remove all rubbish.
The landlord has proved a claim for their labour removing the tenant’s goods and rubbish, trailer hire, and dump fees.

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 3 . 1 See [2026] NZTT 5476536 2 See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) 3 See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA
The following damage was caused during the tenancy. A shower head was missing and had to be replaced. There was damage to the carpets and skirting boards. The landlord’s insurer assessed the damage at approximately $8,000.00 to remedy. The landlord’s claim is limited the amount of the insurance excess.
The amounts ordered are proved by invoices and photos and by the landlord’s evidence at the hearing.
As the application is successful, I have reimbursed the landlord the filing fee.
The landlord sought, and is entitled to, an order for name suppression as the application is successful 4 .

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 5496386 — net $3,365.55 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 24 April 2026	$600.00	Rent arrears to 24 April 2026
Rubbish removal, trailer hire, and dump fees	$618.00	Rubbish removal, trailer hire, and dump fees
Lock/key replacement	$434.55	Lock/key replacement
Replace missing shower head	$85.00	Replace missing shower head
Repairs: insurance excess	$2,500.00	Repairs: insurance excess
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,365.55
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,365.55

Claims and awards for application 5496386 — net $3,365.55 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 24 April 2026

Amount: $600.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 24 April 2026

Rubbish removal, trailer hire, and dump fees

Amount: $618.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal, trailer hire, and dump fees

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $434.55
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Replace missing shower head

Amount: $85.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace missing shower head

Repairs: insurance excess

Amount: $2,500.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: insurance excess

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

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’s name and identifying details.
[The tenant/s] must pay [The landlord/s] $3,365.55 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. The tenant did not attend.
On 17 April 2026 the Tribunal made an order terminating the tenancy and an order for the tenant to pay the bond 1 .
The landlord enforced the order, and the tenant was evicted on 24 April 2026. The landlord is receiving weekly payments towards the money order for rent arrears.
Because the previous order has been enforced, I cannot combine it with this order.
The tenant paid $900.00 towards the bond. The landlord may now keep that amount in reduction of the total amount awarded in this order.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The Tribunal ordered rent arrears to 17 April 2026 in its order of that date. The tenant is liable for additional rent to the date she was evicted – 24 April 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 2 .
The tenant did not remove her goods, nor did she remove all rubbish.
The landlord has proved a claim for their labour removing the tenant’s goods and rubbish, trailer hire, and dump fees.

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 3 . 1 See [2026] NZTT 5476536 2 See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) 3 See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA
The following damage was caused during the tenancy. A shower head was missing and had to be replaced. There was damage to the carpets and skirting boards. The landlord’s insurer assessed the damage at approximately $8,000.00 to remedy. The landlord’s claim is limited the amount of the insurance excess.
The amounts ordered are proved by invoices and photos and by the landlord’s evidence at the hearing.
As the application is successful, I have reimbursed the landlord the filing fee.
The landlord sought, and is entitled to, an order for name suppression as the application is successful 4 .

Tenancy Tribunal case 5496386 — Property damage at 90B Aitken Street, Ashburton, Ashburton 7700

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5496386 — Property damage at 90B Aitken Street, Ashburton, Ashburton 7700

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

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