How much money was awarded in case 5516548?

Cleaning: $573.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $150.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $60.00 awarded to landlord; Letting fee: reasonable costs to rel…: $513.87 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $668.57 awarded to landlord; Wall Painting: $2,141.88 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $517.50 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $193.60 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5516548?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5516548?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14025318-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5516548?

Cleaning: $573.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $150.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $60.00 awarded to landlord; Letting fee: reasonable costs to rel…: $513.87 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $668.57 awarded to landlord; Wall Painting: $2,141.88 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $517.50 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $193.60 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5516548?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5516548?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14025318-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

2B Landette Road, Manurewa, Auckland 2102 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5516548 — Property damage

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5516548 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Noble Property Management

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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 5516548 — net $4,846.42 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 4 February 2026	$668.57	Rent arrears to 4 February 2026
Water rates	$193.60	Water rates
Lawns and Garden work	$60.00	Lawns and Garden work
Cleaning	$150.00	Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning	$573.00	Carpet Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$517.50	Rubbish removal
Letting fee: reasonable costs to relet the premises	$513.87	Letting fee: reasonable costs to relet the premises
Repairs: wall painting	$2,141.88	Repairs: wall painting
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,846.42
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,846.42

Claims and awards for application 5516548 — net $4,846.42 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 4 February 2026

Amount: $668.57
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 4 February 2026

Water rates

Amount: $193.60
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $60.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Cleaning

Amount: $150.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $573.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Rent arrears Property damage Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Noble Property Management Limited As Agent For Hamendra Lal $4,846.42 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

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 fixed term tenancy ended on 4 February 2026 after it was relet by the landlord on 5 February.
The tenant could not continue with the terms of the fixed term tenancy as their immigration visas did not permit them to do so.
The landlord incurred costs to relet the premises before the expiry of the fixed term.
The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The bond has since been paid to the landlord to cover part of the rent arrears.

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.

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 walls 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.

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 5516548 — net $4,846.42 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 4 February 2026	$668.57	Rent arrears to 4 February 2026
Water rates	$193.60	Water rates
Lawns and Garden work	$60.00	Lawns and Garden work
Cleaning	$150.00	Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning	$573.00	Carpet Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$517.50	Rubbish removal
Letting fee: reasonable costs to relet the premises	$513.87	Letting fee: reasonable costs to relet the premises
Repairs: wall painting	$2,141.88	Repairs: wall painting
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,846.42
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,846.42

Claims and awards for application 5516548 — net $4,846.42 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 4 February 2026

Amount: $668.57
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 4 February 2026

Water rates

Amount: $193.60
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $60.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Cleaning

Amount: $150.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $573.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Rent arrears Property damage Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Noble Property Management Limited As Agent For Hamendra Lal $4,846.42 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

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 fixed term tenancy ended on 4 February 2026 after it was relet by the landlord on 5 February.
The tenant could not continue with the terms of the fixed term tenancy as their immigration visas did not permit them to do so.
The landlord incurred costs to relet the premises before the expiry of the fixed term.
The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The bond has since been paid to the landlord to cover part of the rent arrears.

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.

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 walls 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.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5516548 — Property damage at 2B Landette Road, Manurewa, Auckland 2102

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5516548 — Property damage at 2B Landette Road, Manurewa, Auckland 2102

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

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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

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.