What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5168631?

The tribunal order states: Gloryalilly Singhsran must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,804.61

How much money was awarded in case 5168631?

Rent Arrears: $151.01 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $239.82 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $130.02 awarded to landlord; Window: $213.95 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $2,069.81 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5168631?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5168631?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11895494-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5168631?

The tribunal order states: Gloryalilly Singhsran must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,804.61

How much money was awarded in case 5168631?

Rent Arrears: $151.01 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $239.82 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $130.02 awarded to landlord; Window: $213.95 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $2,069.81 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5168631?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5168631?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11895494-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

94B Bairds Road, Otara, Auckland 2023 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5168631 — Property damage

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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 5168631 — net $2,804.61 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 9/12/2024	$151.01	Rent arrears to 9/12/2024
Rubbish removal: Interior and exterior including tyres	$2,069.81	Rubbish removal: Interior and exterior including tyres
Repairs: Damage to kitchen floor	$239.82	Repairs: Damage to kitchen floor
Repairs: Damage to walls x3	$130.02	Repairs: Damage to walls x3
Repairs: Window	$213.95	Repairs: Window
Net award	$2,804.61
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,804.61

Claims and awards for application 5168631 — net $2,804.61 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 9/12/2024

Amount: $151.01
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 9/12/2024

Rubbish removal: Interior and exterior including tyres

Amount: $2,069.81
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: Interior and exterior including tyres

Repairs: Damage to kitchen floor

Amount: $239.82
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Damage to kitchen floor

Repairs: Damage to walls x3

Amount: $130.02
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Damage to walls x3

Repairs: Window

Amount: $213.95
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Window

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Rent arrears Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Gloryalilly Singhsran must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,804.61 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to 9/12/2024$151.01 Rubbish removal: Interior and exterior including tyres$2,069.81 Repairs: Damage to kitchen floor$239.82 Repairs: Damage to walls x3$130.02 Repairs: Window$213.95 Total award$2,804.61 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$2,804.61

Reasons

Only the applicant attended the hearing. There was no appearance by the tenant.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and compensation following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 9 December 2025. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy in the sum of $151.01.

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 remove all rubbish in both the interior and exterior of the premises including tyres.
The amounts ordered are proved. Photographs and the scope report for costs have been provided.

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 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.
The landlord claimed that the following damage was caused during the tenancy: damage to the kitchen floor and damage to five walls and a cracked window. The landlord provided entry and exit inspection reports and evidence of the cost to remedy. As there was no entry photograph for two of the walls damaged these amounts are not ordered. The damage to the floor and three walls and the window is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. The amounts ordered are 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 5168631 — net $2,804.61 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 9/12/2024	$151.01	Rent arrears to 9/12/2024
Rubbish removal: Interior and exterior including tyres	$2,069.81	Rubbish removal: Interior and exterior including tyres
Repairs: Damage to kitchen floor	$239.82	Repairs: Damage to kitchen floor
Repairs: Damage to walls x3	$130.02	Repairs: Damage to walls x3
Repairs: Window	$213.95	Repairs: Window
Net award	$2,804.61
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,804.61

Claims and awards for application 5168631 — net $2,804.61 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 9/12/2024

Amount: $151.01
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 9/12/2024

Rubbish removal: Interior and exterior including tyres

Amount: $2,069.81
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: Interior and exterior including tyres

Repairs: Damage to kitchen floor

Amount: $239.82
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Damage to kitchen floor

Repairs: Damage to walls x3

Amount: $130.02
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Damage to walls x3

Repairs: Window

Amount: $213.95
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Window

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Rent arrears Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Gloryalilly Singhsran must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,804.61 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to 9/12/2024$151.01 Rubbish removal: Interior and exterior including tyres$2,069.81 Repairs: Damage to kitchen floor$239.82 Repairs: Damage to walls x3$130.02 Repairs: Window$213.95 Total award$2,804.61 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$2,804.61

Reasons

Only the applicant attended the hearing. There was no appearance by the tenant.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and compensation following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 9 December 2025. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy in the sum of $151.01.

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 remove all rubbish in both the interior and exterior of the premises including tyres.
The amounts ordered are proved. Photographs and the scope report for costs have been provided.

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 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.
The landlord claimed that the following damage was caused during the tenancy: damage to the kitchen floor and damage to five walls and a cracked window. The landlord provided entry and exit inspection reports and evidence of the cost to remedy. As there was no entry photograph for two of the walls damaged these amounts are not ordered. The damage to the floor and three walls and the window is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. The amounts ordered are proved.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5168631 — Property damage at 94B Bairds Road, Otara, Auckland 2023

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5168631 — Property damage at 94B Bairds Road, Otara, Auckland 2023

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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

Frequently asked questions

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

Frequently asked questions