What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5523491 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 5523491?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $392.86 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $361.10 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $284.69 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5523491?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5523491?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14192451-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5523491 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 5523491?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $392.86 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $361.10 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $284.69 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5523491?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5523491?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14192451-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

84 Kawai Street, Nelson South, Nelson 7010 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5523491 — 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 5523491 — net $1,066.65 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 15.5.26	$392.86	Rent arrears to 15.5.26
Water rates	$284.69	Water rates
Rubbish removal and cleaning	$361.10	Rubbish removal and cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,066.65
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,066.65

Claims and awards for application 5523491 — net $1,066.65 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 15.5.26

Amount: $392.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 15.5.26

Water rates

Amount: $284.69
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Rubbish removal and cleaning

Amount: $361.10
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal and cleaning

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $1,066.65

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,066.65

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord name and identifying details.
[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay [The tenant/s] landlord/s] $1,066.65 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing via remote video conference.
The tenant did not join the hearing via the remote or telephone link as instructed in the notice of hearing.
An attempt was also made to contact the tenant on the telephone number provided with the application. The call went unanswered.
The landlord has applied for rent and water arrears, compensation 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 15 May 2026. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The landlord provided a rent ledger, and water invoices from Nelson City Council. Having sighted this evidence I am satisfied that the tenant is responsible for the amounts claimed.
The claim for outstanding rent and water charges is proven.

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 is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The landlord provided an exit inspection report and photographs dated 22 May 2026, along with an invoice from Painting Aotearoa dated 28 May 2026 in support of the amount claimed.
The amount ordered for cleaning and rubbish removal is established.
Because [The tenant/s] applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.
The Tribunal must, on the application of a party that has wholly or substantially succeeded in proceedings, order that the party’s name or identifying particulars not be published, unless the Tribunal considers that publication is in the public interest or is justified because of the party’s conduct or any other circumstances of the case – section 95A Residential Tenancies Act.
The landlord applied for a name suppression order. The landlord is entitled to name suppression as the application is successful – see section 95A RTA.

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 5523491 — net $1,066.65 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 15.5.26	$392.86	Rent arrears to 15.5.26
Water rates	$284.69	Water rates
Rubbish removal and cleaning	$361.10	Rubbish removal and cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,066.65
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,066.65

Claims and awards for application 5523491 — net $1,066.65 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 15.5.26

Amount: $392.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 15.5.26

Water rates

Amount: $284.69
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Rubbish removal and cleaning

Amount: $361.10
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal and cleaning

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $1,066.65

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,066.65

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord name and identifying details.
[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay [The tenant/s] landlord/s] $1,066.65 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing via remote video conference.
The tenant did not join the hearing via the remote or telephone link as instructed in the notice of hearing.
An attempt was also made to contact the tenant on the telephone number provided with the application. The call went unanswered.
The landlord has applied for rent and water arrears, compensation 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 15 May 2026. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The landlord provided a rent ledger, and water invoices from Nelson City Council. Having sighted this evidence I am satisfied that the tenant is responsible for the amounts claimed.
The claim for outstanding rent and water charges is proven.

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 is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The landlord provided an exit inspection report and photographs dated 22 May 2026, along with an invoice from Painting Aotearoa dated 28 May 2026 in support of the amount claimed.
The amount ordered for cleaning and rubbish removal is established.
Because [The tenant/s] applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.
The Tribunal must, on the application of a party that has wholly or substantially succeeded in proceedings, order that the party’s name or identifying particulars not be published, unless the Tribunal considers that publication is in the public interest or is justified because of the party’s conduct or any other circumstances of the case – section 95A Residential Tenancies Act.
The landlord applied for a name suppression order. The landlord is entitled to name suppression as the application is successful – see section 95A RTA.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5523491 — Rent arrears at 84 Kawai Street, Nelson South, Nelson 7010

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5523491 — Rent arrears at 84 Kawai Street, Nelson South, Nelson 7010

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?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

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?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.