How much money was awarded in case 5556827?

Filing Fee: $29.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $6,086.43 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5556827?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5556827?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14186448-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5556827?

Filing Fee: $29.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $6,086.43 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5556827?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5556827?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14186448-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

9E Hinau Grove, Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt 5014 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5556827 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5556827 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5556827 — net $3,575.43 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (29/08/26	$6,086.43	Rent arrears (29/08/26
Filing fee reimbursement	$29.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,575.43
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,575.43

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] $3,575.43 immediately, being rent arrears to 29 August 2026 and filing fee, as calculated and set out below: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears (29/08/26)$6,086.43 Filing fee reimbursement$29.00 Total award$6,115.43 Minus Bond- $2,540.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$3,575.43

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,540.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The tenant/s] landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, the tenant did not attend. I rang the tenant on the mobile phone number that had been provided by the landlord. The calls went unanswered.

The Tribunal has sent the tenant a notice of hearing and followed that up with text messages about the date and time of the hearing.

The tenant has not communicated with the Tribunal seeking an adjournment. I find the tenant was aware of this hearing and has chosen not to attend. I am proceeding with the landlord’s application in the absence of the tenant.

The landlord filed an application with the Tribunal on 2 August 2026 seeking termination of a fixed term tenancy, rent arrears, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee. Additional Claims:

On 8 September 2026 the landlord filed further claims for carpet cleaning, and gardening costs. On 9 September 2026, the day of the hearing, the landlord filed a claim for advertising costs. The landlord seeks that they be included in this hearing.

The landlord advised the Tribunal that the tenant has agreed to pay the carpet cleaning and gardening costs but disagrees with the advertising costs. The landlord requests that I include these costs in my order and make an attachment order for the debt.

I have decline to deal with the additional claims made yesterday and today and the making of an attachment order for the following reasons.

The Tribunal is required to ensure that all parties have a fair opportunity to know the case against them and to respond to any claims. As the additional claims were filed without sufficient notice to the tenant, and the tenant was not present at the hearing, it would not be fair or just to consider or determine those claims at this time. Accordingly, the Tribunal declines to deal with the additional claims filed without proper notice.

The landlord also seeks an attachment order. Under section 77(2)(pa) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, the Tribunal may only make an attachment order if the parties have agreed to enforce payment in this way. As the tenant has not attended the hearing the Tribunal does not have jurisdiction to make an attachment order in these circumstances.

I remind the landlord that the Tribunal is required to apply the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 and to ensure that all parties are treated fairly and in accordance with the law. Decisions are made based on the evidence, the law, and the principles of fairness, not on the insistence of either party. Termination and rent arrears:

The tenancy has now terminated by agreement between the parties on 29 August 2026. Therefore, I only need to consider the rent arrears, filing fee, refund of the bond and suppression.

The landlord has applied for rent arrears and has provided rent records which prove the amount of $6086.43 owing on 29 August 2026.

I am satisfied that the landlord has proven their claim for rent arrears. Filing Fee/ Bond/ Suppression:

Because [The tenant/s] applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

The Bond Centre is to refund the bond to the landlord immediately to offset the debt owed by the tenant to the landlord.

The landlord has applied for suppression and as they have been successful, I am granting suppression.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5556827 — net $3,575.43 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (29/08/26	$6,086.43	Rent arrears (29/08/26
Filing fee reimbursement	$29.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,575.43
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,575.43

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] $3,575.43 immediately, being rent arrears to 29 August 2026 and filing fee, as calculated and set out below: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears (29/08/26)$6,086.43 Filing fee reimbursement$29.00 Total award$6,115.43 Minus Bond- $2,540.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$3,575.43
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,540.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The tenant/s] landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, the tenant did not attend. I rang the tenant on the mobile phone number that had been provided by the landlord. The calls went unanswered.
The Tribunal has sent the tenant a notice of hearing and followed that up with text messages about the date and time of the hearing.
The tenant has not communicated with the Tribunal seeking an adjournment. I find the tenant was aware of this hearing and has chosen not to attend. I am proceeding with the landlord’s application in the absence of the tenant.
The landlord filed an application with the Tribunal on 2 August 2026 seeking termination of a fixed term tenancy, rent arrears, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee. Additional Claims:
On 8 September 2026 the landlord filed further claims for carpet cleaning, and gardening costs. On 9 September 2026, the day of the hearing, the landlord filed a claim for advertising costs. The landlord seeks that they be included in this hearing.
The landlord advised the Tribunal that the tenant has agreed to pay the carpet cleaning and gardening costs but disagrees with the advertising costs. The landlord requests that I include these costs in my order and make an attachment order for the debt.
I have decline to deal with the additional claims made yesterday and today and the making of an attachment order for the following reasons.
The Tribunal is required to ensure that all parties have a fair opportunity to know the case against them and to respond to any claims. As the additional claims were filed without sufficient notice to the tenant, and the tenant was not present at the hearing, it would not be fair or just to consider or determine those claims at this time. Accordingly, the Tribunal declines to deal with the additional claims filed without proper notice.
The landlord also seeks an attachment order. Under section 77(2)(pa) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, the Tribunal may only make an attachment order if the parties have agreed to enforce payment in this way. As the tenant has not attended the hearing the Tribunal does not have jurisdiction to make an attachment order in these circumstances.
I remind the landlord that the Tribunal is required to apply the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 and to ensure that all parties are treated fairly and in accordance with the law. Decisions are made based on the evidence, the law, and the principles of fairness, not on the insistence of either party. Termination and rent arrears:
The tenancy has now terminated by agreement between the parties on 29 August 2026. Therefore, I only need to consider the rent arrears, filing fee, refund of the bond and suppression.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and has provided rent records which prove the amount of $6086.43 owing on 29 August 2026.
I am satisfied that the landlord has proven their claim for rent arrears. Filing Fee/ Bond/ Suppression:
Because [The tenant/s] applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.
The Bond Centre is to refund the bond to the landlord immediately to offset the debt owed by the tenant to the landlord.
The landlord has applied for suppression and as they have been successful, I am granting suppression.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5556827 — Rent arrears at 9E Hinau Grove, Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt 5014

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5556827 — Rent arrears at 9E Hinau Grove, Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt 5014

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.