What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5189279?

The tribunal order states: Daniel Grant Russell must pay Grenadier Rent Shop Limited As Agent For C

How much money was awarded in case 5189279?

Cleaning: $172.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $327.75 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $540.50 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5189279?

The primary dispute was Property damage. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5189279?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11854338-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5189279?

The tribunal order states: Daniel Grant Russell must pay Grenadier Rent Shop Limited As Agent For C

How much money was awarded in case 5189279?

Cleaning: $172.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $327.75 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $540.50 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5189279?

The primary dispute was Property damage. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5189279?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11854338-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 2, 27 Andover Street, Merivale, Christchurch 8014 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5189279 — 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 5189279 — net $1,067.75 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Damage to wall	$327.75	Damage to wall
Cleaning	$172.50	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$540.50	Rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,067.75
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,067.75

Claims and awards for application 5189279 — net $1,067.75 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Damage to wall

Amount: $327.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Damage to wall

Cleaning

Amount: $172.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $540.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $27.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $1,067.75

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,067.75

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Daniel Grant Russell must pay Grenadier Rent Shop Limited As Agent For C Turnbull (Turnbull Property Investments Ltd) $1,067.75 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.

Reasons

A hearing was held today by teleconference. The landlord attended the hearing. The Tribunal was unable to contact the tenant using the phone number provided. I am satisfied that the notice of hearing was properly served on the tenant, and it was therefore appropriate to proceed with the hearing in the tenant’s absence.
The landlord has applied for compensation, damages and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

Did the tenant comply with their obligations?

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 (“RTA”).
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.
The tenancy commenced on 20 May 2024 and ended on 19 February 2025. Following the end of the tenancy, the landlord filed an application seeking compensation for cleaning, damage to the premises, and rubbish removal. The claims were supported by invoices, photographs, and a final property inspection report.
The claim for cleaning in the amount of $172.50 relates to end-of-tenancy cleaning, including the kitchen, oven, cupboards, bathroom, and general disposal of items left in the property. The Tribunal is satisfied that this cleaning was necessary due to the tenant’s failure to leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy. The amount claimed is reasonable and supported by an invoice.
The landlord also seeks compensation of $327.75 for repair to a damaged wall. The landlord’s evidence included photographs and an invoice confirming the nature and extent of the damage. The Tribunal is satisfied that the damage was caused during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The third claim is for rubbish removal costs of $540.50. The evidence shows that the tenant left behind a substantial amount of rubbish and unwanted items, including furniture, mattresses, bikes, and other goods, which the landlord was required to remove and dispose of. The invoice for removal and dumping fees is consistent with the items identified in the landlord’s photographic evidence.
Accordingly, I find that the landlord’s claims are proven and reasonable in the circumstances. Filing fee
As the landlord has wholly succeeded with the claim, I must order the tenant to reimburse 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 5189279 — net $1,067.75 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Damage to wall	$327.75	Damage to wall
Cleaning	$172.50	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$540.50	Rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,067.75
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,067.75

Claims and awards for application 5189279 — net $1,067.75 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Damage to wall

Amount: $327.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Damage to wall

Cleaning

Amount: $172.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $540.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $27.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $1,067.75

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,067.75

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Daniel Grant Russell must pay Grenadier Rent Shop Limited As Agent For C Turnbull (Turnbull Property Investments Ltd) $1,067.75 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.

Reasons

A hearing was held today by teleconference. The landlord attended the hearing. The Tribunal was unable to contact the tenant using the phone number provided. I am satisfied that the notice of hearing was properly served on the tenant, and it was therefore appropriate to proceed with the hearing in the tenant’s absence.
The landlord has applied for compensation, damages and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

Did the tenant comply with their obligations?

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 (“RTA”).
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.
The tenancy commenced on 20 May 2024 and ended on 19 February 2025. Following the end of the tenancy, the landlord filed an application seeking compensation for cleaning, damage to the premises, and rubbish removal. The claims were supported by invoices, photographs, and a final property inspection report.
The claim for cleaning in the amount of $172.50 relates to end-of-tenancy cleaning, including the kitchen, oven, cupboards, bathroom, and general disposal of items left in the property. The Tribunal is satisfied that this cleaning was necessary due to the tenant’s failure to leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy. The amount claimed is reasonable and supported by an invoice.
The landlord also seeks compensation of $327.75 for repair to a damaged wall. The landlord’s evidence included photographs and an invoice confirming the nature and extent of the damage. The Tribunal is satisfied that the damage was caused during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The third claim is for rubbish removal costs of $540.50. The evidence shows that the tenant left behind a substantial amount of rubbish and unwanted items, including furniture, mattresses, bikes, and other goods, which the landlord was required to remove and dispose of. The invoice for removal and dumping fees is consistent with the items identified in the landlord’s photographic evidence.
Accordingly, I find that the landlord’s claims are proven and reasonable in the circumstances. Filing fee
As the landlord has wholly succeeded with the claim, I must order the tenant to reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5189279 — Property damage at Unit/Flat 2, 27 Andover Street, Merivale, Christchurch 8014

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5189279 — Property damage at Unit/Flat 2, 27 Andover Street, Merivale, Christchurch 8014

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Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Did the tenant comply with their obligations?

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Residential Tenancies Act sections

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Property management

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Did the tenant comply with their obligations?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions