What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5178872?

The tribunal order states: Kilistina Siaosi must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities $4,238.75

How much money was awarded in case 5178872?

Cleaning: $678.61 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $804.86 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $2,461.80 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $605.48 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5178872?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5178872?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11959992-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5178872?

The tribunal order states: Kilistina Siaosi must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities $4,238.75

How much money was awarded in case 5178872?

Cleaning: $678.61 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $804.86 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $2,461.80 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $605.48 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5178872?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5178872?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11959992-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

9 Wordsworth Road, Manurewa, Auckland 2102 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5178872 — Rent arrears

Reasons

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5178872 — net $4,238.75 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 8.1.2025	$804.86	Rent arrears to 8.1.2025
Cleaning	$678.61	Cleaning
Rubbish removal: interior	$605.48	Rubbish removal: interior
Rubbish removal: exterior - garage	$2,461.80	Rubbish removal: exterior - garage
Net award	$4,238.75
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,238.75

Only the landlord, represented by Mr van Gent, attended the hearing, which was conducted via teleconference. Three attempts were made to contact the tenant, and on each occasion, the call went to voicemail. As the tenant has been notified, the hearing proceeded.

The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, and payment from the bond, following the end of the tenancy. The bond is currently held in the names of two tenants, but the landlord has evidence to show that the tenancy is now in the name of the current tenant only. The landlord understands the previous tenant has no claim over the bond.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 8 January 2025, after the tenant gave notice to the landlord. 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 security devices, and leave all chattels provided for their benefit. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the RTA). The landlord seeks cleaning and rubbish removal costs, which are considered below. Cleaning

The evidence shows that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish. The landlord provided photographs and detailed inspection reports showing the condition of the premises at the start and end of the tenancy. The photographs show that the interior of the house required cleaning. I am satisfied that the landlord has established the claimed cleaning cost, as awarded above. Rubbish removal

At the end of the tenancy there were large items, including mattresses, furniture, an outdoor picnic table, household goods, construction material and other rubbish left at the premises, which the landlord had to arrange for removal and disposal. The landlord’s maintenance work order was provided. This shows that 4 cubic metres of rubbish was removed from the interior of the premises, 15 cubic metres from the garage, and 19 cubic metres from the exterior.

The landlord has explained that an error was made when advising the tenant of her liability for costs at the end of the tenancy. The landlord seeks an additional $3,118.28, for the 19 cubic metres of exterior rubbish, which was mistakenly left out of the calculation. In the absence of further and more detailed evidence in support, and evidence that the tenant has been informed of the additional amount sought, this cost is declined. As explained, the tenant was not provided with this information in the landlord’s application, where the total costs sought for cleaning and rubbish removal was stated to be $3,745.89. The tenant was previously advised of this amount in a letter from the landlord dated 21 February 2025 titled “Statement of final account for 9 Wordsworth Rd, Manurewa, Manukau.”

Therefore, while the landlord has established that the tenant is liable for rubbish removal costs, the amount awarded is limited to the costs previously advised to the tenant, as awarded above. Filing fee

While successful, the landlord does not seek the filing fee.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5178872 — net $4,238.75 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 8.1.2025	$804.86	Rent arrears to 8.1.2025
Cleaning	$678.61	Cleaning
Rubbish removal: interior	$605.48	Rubbish removal: interior
Rubbish removal: exterior - garage	$2,461.80	Rubbish removal: exterior - garage
Net award	$4,238.75
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,238.75

Order

Kilistina Siaosi must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities $4,238.75 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $312.00 (3053892-008) to Kāinga Ora– Homes and Communities immediately.

Reasons

Only the landlord, represented by Mr van Gent, attended the hearing, which was conducted via teleconference. Three attempts were made to contact the tenant, and on each occasion, the call went to voicemail. As the tenant has been notified, the hearing proceeded.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, and payment from the bond, following the end of the tenancy. The bond is currently held in the names of two tenants, but the landlord has evidence to show that the tenancy is now in the name of the current tenant only. The landlord understands the previous tenant has no claim over the bond.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 8 January 2025, after the tenant gave notice to the landlord. 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 security devices, and leave all chattels provided for their benefit. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the RTA). The landlord seeks cleaning and rubbish removal costs, which are considered below. Cleaning
The evidence shows that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish. The landlord provided photographs and detailed inspection reports showing the condition of the premises at the start and end of the tenancy. The photographs show that the interior of the house required cleaning. I am satisfied that the landlord has established the claimed cleaning cost, as awarded above. Rubbish removal
At the end of the tenancy there were large items, including mattresses, furniture, an outdoor picnic table, household goods, construction material and other rubbish left at the premises, which the landlord had to arrange for removal and disposal. The landlord’s maintenance work order was provided. This shows that 4 cubic metres of rubbish was removed from the interior of the premises, 15 cubic metres from the garage, and 19 cubic metres from the exterior.
The landlord has explained that an error was made when advising the tenant of her liability for costs at the end of the tenancy. The landlord seeks an additional $3,118.28, for the 19 cubic metres of exterior rubbish, which was mistakenly left out of the calculation. In the absence of further and more detailed evidence in support, and evidence that the tenant has been informed of the additional amount sought, this cost is declined. As explained, the tenant was not provided with this information in the landlord’s application, where the total costs sought for cleaning and rubbish removal was stated to be $3,745.89. The tenant was previously advised of this amount in a letter from the landlord dated 21 February 2025 titled “Statement of final account for 9 Wordsworth Rd, Manurewa, Manukau.”
Therefore, while the landlord has established that the tenant is liable for rubbish removal costs, the amount awarded is limited to the costs previously advised to the tenant, as awarded above. Filing fee
While successful, the landlord does not seek the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5178872 — Rent arrears at 9 Wordsworth Road, Manurewa, Auckland 2102

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5178872 — Rent arrears at 9 Wordsworth Road, Manurewa, Auckland 2102

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?

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?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions