What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5531458 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Watson Real Estate Limited $12,414.20

How much money was awarded in case 5531458?

Cleaning: $450.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $1,268.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $316.25 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $565.05 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $9,682.86 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $900.00 awarded to landlord; Replace Furnishings: Blinds: $753.25 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $930.79 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5531458?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5531458?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14081025-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5531458 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Watson Real Estate Limited $12,414.20

How much money was awarded in case 5531458?

Cleaning: $450.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $1,268.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $316.25 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $565.05 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $9,682.86 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $900.00 awarded to landlord; Replace Furnishings: Blinds: $753.25 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $930.79 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5531458?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5531458?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14081025-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 2, 5C Rata Street, Feilding, Feilding 4702 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5531458 — 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 5531458 — net $12,414.20 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$9,682.86	Rent arrears
Lock/key replacement	$316.25	Lock/key replacement
Cleaning	$1,268.00	Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning	$450.00	Carpet Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$930.79	Rubbish removal
Repairs: wall damage	$900.00	Repairs: wall damage
Window repairs	$565.05	Window repairs
Replace furnishings: blinds	$753.25	Replace furnishings: blinds
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$12,414.20
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$12,414.20

Claims and awards for application 5531458 — net $12,414.20 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $9,682.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $316.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Cleaning

Amount: $1,268.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $450.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $930.79
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Repairs: wall damage

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Watson Real Estate Limited $12,414.20 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,480.00 (BN-25100762) to Watson Real Estate Limited immediately. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$9,682.86 Lock/key replacement$316.25 Cleaning$1,268.00 Carpet Cleaning$450.00 Rubbish removal$930.79 Repairs: wall damage$900.00 Window repairs$565.05 Replace furnishings: blinds$753.25 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$14,894.20 Bond$2,480.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$12,414.20

Reasons

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?

The tenancy ended on 3 June 2026. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.

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 leave all chattels provided for their benefit. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The landlord provided photographic evidence that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. The evidence shows that the tenant took what she wanted, left anything else behind and made no attempt to clean the premises.
The photographic evidence showed staining to the carpet caused by the tenant and her cat. It is appropriate that the tenant pay for carpet cleaning. An amount is awarded that is commensurate with invoices the Tribunal regularly sees for such work in this area.
The tenant did not return the keys.
The landlord provided photographic evidence that the new blinds in the lounge, bedroom 1 and bedroom 3 were missing at the end of the tenancy.
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.
Where the damage is caused carelessly, and is covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to the lesser of the insurance excess or four weeks' rent (or four weeks' market rent in the case of a tenant paying income-related rent). See section 49B(3)(a) RTA.
Where the damage is careless and is not covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to four weeks' rent (or market rent). See section 49B(3)(b) RTA. Where insurance money is irrecoverable because of the tenant's conduct, the property is treated as if it is not insured against the damage. See section 49B(3A)(a) RTA.
Tenants are liable for the cost of repairing damage that is intentional or which results from any activity at the premises that is an imprisonable offence. This applies to anything the tenant does and anything done by a person they are responsible for. See section 49B(1) RTA.
Damage is intentional where a person intends to cause damage and takes the necessary steps to achieve that purpose. Damage is also intentional where a person does something, or allows a situation to continue, knowing that damage is a certainty. See Guo v Korck [2019] NZHC 1541.
The landlord provided photographic evidence that the following damage was caused during the tenancy: a. There was wall damage in bedrooms 2 and 3. b. The door in bedroom 2 was damaged. c. The wardrobe door in bedroom 3 was damaged. d. The door sill to the sliding door in the lounge had scrape marks. e. There was graffiti on the wall in the lounge. f. A window in the lounge was broken.
The damage is more than fair wear and tear and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. From its nature and extent in a tenancy that lasted only four months, it is reasonable for the Tribunal to conclude that it is more likely than not that the damage was intentional.
As the premises were new at the start of the tenancy and the tenancy lasted only four months, it is not appropriate to deduct any amount for depreciation or betterment.
The landlord has not completed all the repairs required as it needs access to the bond to fund those repairs. The landlord has supplied quotations for the necessary work. On the evidence before the Tribunal the landlord has proven loss by the diminution in value of the property and the anticipated cost of repairs. In accordance with the general principles of the law and the substantial merits and justice of the case, it is appropriate to compensate the landlord the amounts in this order. These amounts are commensurate with invoices the Tribunal regularly sees for such work in this area.
The landlord provided evidence that the tenant had threatened to damage the property after the end of the tenancy. The graffiti on the lounge wall occurred after the end of the tenancy and the landlord reasonably believes that it was caused by the tenant. However, as the damage did not occur during the tenancy and there was no landlord and tenant relationship between the parties at the time the damage occurred, the Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to make any award.
The amounts ordered are proved.
Because Watson Real Estate Limited has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed 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 5531458 — net $12,414.20 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$9,682.86	Rent arrears
Lock/key replacement	$316.25	Lock/key replacement
Cleaning	$1,268.00	Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning	$450.00	Carpet Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$930.79	Rubbish removal
Repairs: wall damage	$900.00	Repairs: wall damage
Window repairs	$565.05	Window repairs
Replace furnishings: blinds	$753.25	Replace furnishings: blinds
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$12,414.20
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$12,414.20

Claims and awards for application 5531458 — net $12,414.20 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $9,682.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $316.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Cleaning

Amount: $1,268.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $450.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $930.79
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Repairs: wall damage

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Watson Real Estate Limited $12,414.20 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,480.00 (BN-25100762) to Watson Real Estate Limited immediately. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$9,682.86 Lock/key replacement$316.25 Cleaning$1,268.00 Carpet Cleaning$450.00 Rubbish removal$930.79 Repairs: wall damage$900.00 Window repairs$565.05 Replace furnishings: blinds$753.25 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$14,894.20 Bond$2,480.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$12,414.20

Reasons

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?

The tenancy ended on 3 June 2026. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.

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 leave all chattels provided for their benefit. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The landlord provided photographic evidence that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. The evidence shows that the tenant took what she wanted, left anything else behind and made no attempt to clean the premises.
The photographic evidence showed staining to the carpet caused by the tenant and her cat. It is appropriate that the tenant pay for carpet cleaning. An amount is awarded that is commensurate with invoices the Tribunal regularly sees for such work in this area.
The tenant did not return the keys.
The landlord provided photographic evidence that the new blinds in the lounge, bedroom 1 and bedroom 3 were missing at the end of the tenancy.
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.
Where the damage is caused carelessly, and is covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to the lesser of the insurance excess or four weeks' rent (or four weeks' market rent in the case of a tenant paying income-related rent). See section 49B(3)(a) RTA.
Where the damage is careless and is not covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to four weeks' rent (or market rent). See section 49B(3)(b) RTA. Where insurance money is irrecoverable because of the tenant's conduct, the property is treated as if it is not insured against the damage. See section 49B(3A)(a) RTA.
Tenants are liable for the cost of repairing damage that is intentional or which results from any activity at the premises that is an imprisonable offence. This applies to anything the tenant does and anything done by a person they are responsible for. See section 49B(1) RTA.
Damage is intentional where a person intends to cause damage and takes the necessary steps to achieve that purpose. Damage is also intentional where a person does something, or allows a situation to continue, knowing that damage is a certainty. See Guo v Korck [2019] NZHC 1541.
The landlord provided photographic evidence that the following damage was caused during the tenancy: a. There was wall damage in bedrooms 2 and 3. b. The door in bedroom 2 was damaged. c. The wardrobe door in bedroom 3 was damaged. d. The door sill to the sliding door in the lounge had scrape marks. e. There was graffiti on the wall in the lounge. f. A window in the lounge was broken.
The damage is more than fair wear and tear and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. From its nature and extent in a tenancy that lasted only four months, it is reasonable for the Tribunal to conclude that it is more likely than not that the damage was intentional.
As the premises were new at the start of the tenancy and the tenancy lasted only four months, it is not appropriate to deduct any amount for depreciation or betterment.
The landlord has not completed all the repairs required as it needs access to the bond to fund those repairs. The landlord has supplied quotations for the necessary work. On the evidence before the Tribunal the landlord has proven loss by the diminution in value of the property and the anticipated cost of repairs. In accordance with the general principles of the law and the substantial merits and justice of the case, it is appropriate to compensate the landlord the amounts in this order. These amounts are commensurate with invoices the Tribunal regularly sees for such work in this area.
The landlord provided evidence that the tenant had threatened to damage the property after the end of the tenancy. The graffiti on the lounge wall occurred after the end of the tenancy and the landlord reasonably believes that it was caused by the tenant. However, as the damage did not occur during the tenancy and there was no landlord and tenant relationship between the parties at the time the damage occurred, the Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to make any award.
The amounts ordered are proved.
Because Watson Real Estate Limited has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5531458 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 2, 5C Rata Street, Feilding, Feilding 4702

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5531458 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 2, 5C Rata Street, Feilding, Feilding 4702

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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

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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.