What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5516960 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Shelter Realty Limited As Agent For

How much money was awarded in case 5516960?

Broken Bathroom Door: $450.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $180.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $130.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $6,879.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $950.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $731.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5516960?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5516960?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14139700-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5516960 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Shelter Realty Limited As Agent For

How much money was awarded in case 5516960?

Broken Bathroom Door: $450.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $180.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $130.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $6,879.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $950.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $731.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5516960?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5516960?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14139700-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat Flat 5, 118 St George Street, Papatoetoe, Tenancy Tribunal Case 5516960 — 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 5516960 — net $7,188.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 05/08/2026	$6,879.00	Rent arrears to 05/08/2026
Water rates	$731.00	Water rates
Sliding door broken lock - new replacement	$180.00	Sliding door broken lock - new replacement
Broken bathroom door	$450.00	Broken bathroom door
Toilet seat - new replacement	$130.00	Toilet seat - new replacement
Rubbish removal	$950.00	Rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$7,188.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$7,188.00

Claims and awards for application 5516960 — net $7,188.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 05/08/2026

Amount: $6,879.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 05/08/2026

Water rates

Amount: $731.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Sliding door broken lock - new replacement

Amount: $180.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Sliding door broken lock - new replacement

Broken bathroom door

Amount: $450.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Broken bathroom door

Toilet seat - new replacement

Amount: $130.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Toilet seat - new replacement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Shelter Realty Limited As Agent For Iva Barretto $7,188.00 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,160.00 (BN-00131614) to Shelter Realty Limited As Agent For Iva Barretto immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held by videoconference on 27 August 2026. The tenants did not attend. The Tribunal was satisfied that adequate service of the hearing notice had been completed and proceeded with the hearing in the tenants’ absence.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, unpaid water rates, 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 5 August 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 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 tenants did not remove all rubbish. The landlord’s claim was supported by the outgoing property condition report and an invoice.
The amount ordered is 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: the sliding door lock was broken, the bathroom door was damaged and the toilet seat was broken. The landlord relied on the end of outgoing property condition report, photographs and invoices. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenants have not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.
As the landlord has wholly succeeded with the claim, I must order the tenants 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 5516960 — net $7,188.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 05/08/2026	$6,879.00	Rent arrears to 05/08/2026
Water rates	$731.00	Water rates
Sliding door broken lock - new replacement	$180.00	Sliding door broken lock - new replacement
Broken bathroom door	$450.00	Broken bathroom door
Toilet seat - new replacement	$130.00	Toilet seat - new replacement
Rubbish removal	$950.00	Rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$7,188.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$7,188.00

Claims and awards for application 5516960 — net $7,188.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 05/08/2026

Amount: $6,879.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 05/08/2026

Water rates

Amount: $731.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Sliding door broken lock - new replacement

Amount: $180.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Sliding door broken lock - new replacement

Broken bathroom door

Amount: $450.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Broken bathroom door

Toilet seat - new replacement

Amount: $130.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Toilet seat - new replacement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Shelter Realty Limited As Agent For Iva Barretto $7,188.00 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,160.00 (BN-00131614) to Shelter Realty Limited As Agent For Iva Barretto immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held by videoconference on 27 August 2026. The tenants did not attend. The Tribunal was satisfied that adequate service of the hearing notice had been completed and proceeded with the hearing in the tenants’ absence.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, unpaid water rates, 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 5 August 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 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 tenants did not remove all rubbish. The landlord’s claim was supported by the outgoing property condition report and an invoice.
The amount ordered is 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: the sliding door lock was broken, the bathroom door was damaged and the toilet seat was broken. The landlord relied on the end of outgoing property condition report, photographs and invoices. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenants have not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.
As the landlord has wholly succeeded with the claim, I must order the tenants to reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5516960 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Flat 5, 118 St George Street, Papatoetoe,

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5516960 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Flat 5, 118 St George Street, Papatoetoe,

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?

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.

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

Did the tenant comply with their obligations?

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.