What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5502615 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay [The tenant/s] landlord/s] and [The tenant/s] landlord/s] $622.78

How much money was awarded in case 5502615?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Previous Order Application 5473529 D…: $1,288.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $1,736.78 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $90.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5502615?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5502615?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14016641-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5502615 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay [The tenant/s] landlord/s] and [The tenant/s] landlord/s] $622.78

How much money was awarded in case 5502615?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Previous Order Application 5473529 D…: $1,288.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $1,736.78 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $90.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5502615?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5502615?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14016641-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

15 Protea Place, Bell Block, New Plymouth 4312 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5502615 — 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 5502615 — net $622.78 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Lawns, gardens, carpets, replacement net curtains and	$1,736.78	Lawns, gardens, carpets, replacement net curtains and
Rent arrears	$90.00	Rent arrears
Previous order application 5473529 dated 14/04/2026	$1,288.00	Previous order application 5473529 dated 14/04/2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$622.78
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$622.78

Claims and awards for application 5502615 — net $622.78 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Lawns, gardens, carpets, replacement net curtains and

Amount: $1,736.78
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns, gardens, carpets, replacement net curtains and

Rent arrears

Amount: $90.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Previous order application 5473529 dated 14/04/2026

Amount: $1,288.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Previous order application 5473529 dated 14/04/2026

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $622.78

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $622.78

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay [The tenant/s] landlord/s] and [The tenant/s] landlord/s] $622.78 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.
This order incorporates the Tribunal order made on 14 April 2026 under application 5473529.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,520.00 (BN-00111004) to [The tenant/s] landlord/s] and [The tenant/s] landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held by video conference. The tenant did not attend. I am satisfied that adequate service of the hearing notice has been completed and proceeded with the hearing in the tenant’s absence.
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 14 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 and are they responsible for the alleged damage?
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.
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 landlord claimed compensation to mow the lawns and tidy the garden, remove all rubbish from the premises and replace the damaged curtains. The landlord relied on photographs of the condition of the premises at the end of the tenancy, receipts and invoices.
On the evidence, I am satisfied that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
I also find the curtains were damaged during the tenancy: The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved. Incorporation of previous order
On 14 April 2026 the Tribunal made an order relating to this tenancy, for rent arrears and reimbursement of the filing fee. The previous order is incorporated into this order for enforcement purposes.
As the landlord has wholly succeeded with the claim, I must order the tenant to reimburse the filing fee.

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 5502615 — net $622.78 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Lawns, gardens, carpets, replacement net curtains and	$1,736.78	Lawns, gardens, carpets, replacement net curtains and
Rent arrears	$90.00	Rent arrears
Previous order application 5473529 dated 14/04/2026	$1,288.00	Previous order application 5473529 dated 14/04/2026
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$622.78
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$622.78

Claims and awards for application 5502615 — net $622.78 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Lawns, gardens, carpets, replacement net curtains and

Amount: $1,736.78
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns, gardens, carpets, replacement net curtains and

Rent arrears

Amount: $90.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Previous order application 5473529 dated 14/04/2026

Amount: $1,288.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Previous order application 5473529 dated 14/04/2026

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $622.78

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $622.78

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay [The tenant/s] landlord/s] and [The tenant/s] landlord/s] $622.78 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.
This order incorporates the Tribunal order made on 14 April 2026 under application 5473529.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,520.00 (BN-00111004) to [The tenant/s] landlord/s] and [The tenant/s] landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held by video conference. The tenant did not attend. I am satisfied that adequate service of the hearing notice has been completed and proceeded with the hearing in the tenant’s absence.
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 14 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 and are they responsible for the alleged damage?
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.
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 landlord claimed compensation to mow the lawns and tidy the garden, remove all rubbish from the premises and replace the damaged curtains. The landlord relied on photographs of the condition of the premises at the end of the tenancy, receipts and invoices.
On the evidence, I am satisfied that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
I also find the curtains were damaged during the tenancy: The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved. Incorporation of previous order
On 14 April 2026 the Tribunal made an order relating to this tenancy, for rent arrears and reimbursement of the filing fee. The previous order is incorporated into this order for enforcement purposes.
As the landlord has wholly succeeded with the claim, I must order the tenant to reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5502615 — Property damage at 15 Protea Place, Bell Block, New Plymouth 4312

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5502615 — Property damage at 15 Protea Place, Bell Block, New Plymouth 4312

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

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