What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5197451?

The tribunal order states: Sarah Akenese Patea must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities

How much money was awarded in case 5197451?

Cleaning: $678.61 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,282.72 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $378.43 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5197451?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5197451?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11808858-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5197451?

The tribunal order states: Sarah Akenese Patea must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities

How much money was awarded in case 5197451?

Cleaning: $678.61 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,282.72 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $378.43 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5197451?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5197451?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11808858-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

22B Lappington Road, Otara, Auckland 2023 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5197451 — 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 5197451 — net $2,339.76 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 3.2.2025	$1,282.72	Rent arrears to 3.2.2025
Cleaning	$678.61	Cleaning
Rubbish removal: interior	$378.43	Rubbish removal: interior
Net award	$2,339.76
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,339.76

Claims and awards for application 5197451 — net $2,339.76 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 3.2.2025

Amount: $1,282.72
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 3.2.2025

Cleaning

Amount: $678.61
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal: interior

Amount: $378.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: interior

Net award

Landlord $2,339.76

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $2,339.76

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Sarah Akenese Patea must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,339.76 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

Ms Eder, representing the landlord, attended the teleconference hearing. The phone number for the tenant, the last three digits being 932, was called twice. Both calls went to voicemail. As the tenant was served, the hearing proceeded in her absence.
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 3 February 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy, which is $1,282.72.

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 landlord said the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
The landlord provided an entry inspection report dated 9 May 2019 and an exit/final inspection report dated 3 February 2025. The photographs in the final inspection report were taken on the day the tenant left the property.
The photographs in the final inspection report show drawings on the walls, dirty floors that had to be cleaned and vacuumed after rubbish strewn across the floors was removed, a dirty toilet and bath tub, dirty benchtops, grubby doors and windowsills with dust and drink stains. The photographs showed other cleaning required also.
Given the evidence provided, I find the landlord’s claim for cleaning in the amount of $678.61 to be reasonable and award this to the landlord for cleaning.
The landlord also said there was a lot of rubbish that had to be removed from the interior of the property, including a large, heavy mattress, coffee table, full rubbish bin, many personal belongings and rubbish items left on the floor or in cupboards, bathroom products, a computer screen or TV, laundry basket and other items. The landlord said that 2.5 cubic metres of rubbish was removed at a cost of $378.43, which included labour, transportation and dump fees. Given the evidence of the large and heavy items and amount of rubbish, I find this to be a reasonable cost and award $378.43 to the landlord to remove the interior rubbish at the end of the tenancy.
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 5197451 — net $2,339.76 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 3.2.2025	$1,282.72	Rent arrears to 3.2.2025
Cleaning	$678.61	Cleaning
Rubbish removal: interior	$378.43	Rubbish removal: interior
Net award	$2,339.76
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,339.76

Claims and awards for application 5197451 — net $2,339.76 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 3.2.2025

Amount: $1,282.72
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 3.2.2025

Cleaning

Amount: $678.61
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal: interior

Amount: $378.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: interior

Net award

Landlord $2,339.76

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $2,339.76

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Sarah Akenese Patea must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,339.76 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

Ms Eder, representing the landlord, attended the teleconference hearing. The phone number for the tenant, the last three digits being 932, was called twice. Both calls went to voicemail. As the tenant was served, the hearing proceeded in her absence.
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 3 February 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy, which is $1,282.72.

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 landlord said the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
The landlord provided an entry inspection report dated 9 May 2019 and an exit/final inspection report dated 3 February 2025. The photographs in the final inspection report were taken on the day the tenant left the property.
The photographs in the final inspection report show drawings on the walls, dirty floors that had to be cleaned and vacuumed after rubbish strewn across the floors was removed, a dirty toilet and bath tub, dirty benchtops, grubby doors and windowsills with dust and drink stains. The photographs showed other cleaning required also.
Given the evidence provided, I find the landlord’s claim for cleaning in the amount of $678.61 to be reasonable and award this to the landlord for cleaning.
The landlord also said there was a lot of rubbish that had to be removed from the interior of the property, including a large, heavy mattress, coffee table, full rubbish bin, many personal belongings and rubbish items left on the floor or in cupboards, bathroom products, a computer screen or TV, laundry basket and other items. The landlord said that 2.5 cubic metres of rubbish was removed at a cost of $378.43, which included labour, transportation and dump fees. Given the evidence of the large and heavy items and amount of rubbish, I find this to be a reasonable cost and award $378.43 to the landlord to remove the interior rubbish at the end of the tenancy.
The amounts ordered are proved.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5197451 — Rent arrears at 22B Lappington Road, Otara, Auckland 2023

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5197451 — Rent arrears at 22B Lappington Road, Otara, Auckland 2023

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