What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5523192 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,967.14

How much money was awarded in case 5523192?

Cleaning: $750.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns: $250.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $927.14 awarded to landlord; Wall: $40.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,000.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5523192?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5523192?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14029568-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5523192 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,967.14

How much money was awarded in case 5523192?

Cleaning: $750.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns: $250.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $927.14 awarded to landlord; Wall: $40.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,000.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5523192?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5523192?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14029568-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

13 Electra Place, Mangere, Auckland 2022 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5523192 — 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 5523192 — net $2,967.14 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 28 October 2025	$927.14	Rent arrears to 28 October 2025
Cleaning	$750.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$1,000.00	Rubbish removal
Repairs: wall	$40.00	Repairs: wall
Lawns	$250.00	Lawns
Net award	$2,967.14
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,967.14

Claims and awards for application 5523192 — net $2,967.14 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 28 October 2025

Amount: $927.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 28 October 2025

Cleaning

Amount: $750.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $1,000.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Repairs: wall

Amount: $40.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: wall

Lawns

Amount: $250.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Rent arrears Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,967.14 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, and compensation following the end of the tenancy.
The tenancy started in 2015 and ended in October 2025.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenant gave notice for the tenancy to end on 10 October 2025 and the tenant left the premises on that date.
The property however was only returned to the landlord on 28 October 2025 because the sole tenant Mr Lynch had earlier permitted his niece and her children to continue residing there until 28 October 2025.
The tenant had already allowed her niece to move in and stay there prior to 10 October 2025.
I consider that the sole tenant remains liable to pay rent until 28 October 2025 under the circumstances. The tenant himself has asked the landlord to allow his niece to remain at the property while his niece was being granted a tenancy at a different property by the social housing provider on or after 28 October 2025.
There is nothing before me to indicate that the landlord had agreed to waive rent or provide free accommodation to the tenant’s niece during the intervening period.
The tenant remains liable to pay rent until the date that vacant possession is returned to the landlord. There remains only one legal tenant and it is Mr Lynch, at all material times.
The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy on 28 October 2025.
I consider Mr Lynch liable to pay rent until that date. It will be in order for Mr Lynch to pursue rent against his own niece who had the benefit of the accommodation if he sees fit. But Mr Lynch remains liable to pay rent to the landlord in the meantime.

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 lawns were not mowed and was overgrown as at 28 October 2025.
I have moderated the cleaning costs and rubbish removal costs having regard to the 10 year tenancy, fair wear and tear and what I consider to be reasonable costs to undertake cleaning and rubbish removal.
Only 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.
One of the walls was damaged during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amount claimed for wall repairs of $40.00 ordered is 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 5523192 — net $2,967.14 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 28 October 2025	$927.14	Rent arrears to 28 October 2025
Cleaning	$750.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$1,000.00	Rubbish removal
Repairs: wall	$40.00	Repairs: wall
Lawns	$250.00	Lawns
Net award	$2,967.14
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,967.14

Claims and awards for application 5523192 — net $2,967.14 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 28 October 2025

Amount: $927.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 28 October 2025

Cleaning

Amount: $750.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $1,000.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Repairs: wall

Amount: $40.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: wall

Lawns

Amount: $250.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Rent arrears Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,967.14 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, and compensation following the end of the tenancy.
The tenancy started in 2015 and ended in October 2025.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenant gave notice for the tenancy to end on 10 October 2025 and the tenant left the premises on that date.
The property however was only returned to the landlord on 28 October 2025 because the sole tenant Mr Lynch had earlier permitted his niece and her children to continue residing there until 28 October 2025.
The tenant had already allowed her niece to move in and stay there prior to 10 October 2025.
I consider that the sole tenant remains liable to pay rent until 28 October 2025 under the circumstances. The tenant himself has asked the landlord to allow his niece to remain at the property while his niece was being granted a tenancy at a different property by the social housing provider on or after 28 October 2025.
There is nothing before me to indicate that the landlord had agreed to waive rent or provide free accommodation to the tenant’s niece during the intervening period.
The tenant remains liable to pay rent until the date that vacant possession is returned to the landlord. There remains only one legal tenant and it is Mr Lynch, at all material times.
The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy on 28 October 2025.
I consider Mr Lynch liable to pay rent until that date. It will be in order for Mr Lynch to pursue rent against his own niece who had the benefit of the accommodation if he sees fit. But Mr Lynch remains liable to pay rent to the landlord in the meantime.

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 lawns were not mowed and was overgrown as at 28 October 2025.
I have moderated the cleaning costs and rubbish removal costs having regard to the 10 year tenancy, fair wear and tear and what I consider to be reasonable costs to undertake cleaning and rubbish removal.
Only 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.
One of the walls was damaged during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amount claimed for wall repairs of $40.00 ordered is proved.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5523192 — Rent arrears at 13 Electra Place, Mangere, Auckland 2022

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5523192 — Rent arrears at 13 Electra Place, Mangere, Auckland 2022

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

Property management

Frequently asked questions

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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

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.