What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5200452?

The tribunal order states: Tama Awhitia Hokianga must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities

How much money was awarded in case 5200452?

Cleaning: $455.85 awarded to landlord; Minus Rent Credit: $234.86 awarded to tenant; Door - Bedroom: $91.86 awarded to landlord; Walls - Bedroom: $86.68 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $454.11 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5200452?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5200452?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11870619-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5200452?

The tribunal order states: Tama Awhitia Hokianga must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities

How much money was awarded in case 5200452?

Cleaning: $455.85 awarded to landlord; Minus Rent Credit: $234.86 awarded to tenant; Door - Bedroom: $91.86 awarded to landlord; Walls - Bedroom: $86.68 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $454.11 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5200452?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5200452?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11870619-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit 5, 53 Friedlanders Road, Manurewa, Auckland 2102 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5200452 — Cleanliness

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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 5200452 — net $853.64 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Cleaning	$455.85		Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$454.11		Rubbish removal
Repairs: Walls - bedroom	$86.68		Repairs: Walls - bedroom
Repairs: Door - bedroom	$91.86		Repairs: Door - bedroom
Minus Rent credit		$234.86	Minus Rent credit
Total award	$1,088.50	$234.86
Net award	$853.64
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$853.64

Claims and awards for application 5200452 — net $853.64 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Cleaning

Amount: $455.85
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $454.11
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Repairs: Walls - bedroom

Amount: $86.68
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Walls - bedroom

Repairs: Door - bedroom

Amount: $91.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Door - bedroom

Minus Rent credit

Amount: $234.86
Awarded to: Tenant
Reason: Minus Rent credit

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Tama Awhitia Hokianga must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $853.64 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

Only the applicant landlord attended the hearing which took place by teleconference. The tenant was called on the number provided and the calls went to voicemail. The file records that both parties were sent notice of the hearing by email with sms reminders, therefore, the hearing proceeded.
The landlord advised that this tenancy ended in January 2025.
The landlord has applied for compensation for cleaning, rubbish removal and repairs following 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) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The amounts ordered are proved. The landlord provided an exit inspection report with photographs and confirmation of the amounts charged to remove the items left behind by the tenant and clean the premises.

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.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: two holes in the walls in a bedroom and a damaged door frame. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved. The landlord provided entry and exit inspection photographs proving that the damage occurred during the tenancy and proof of the amounts claimed for the repairs.
The landlord provided a rent summary which records a rent credit of $234.86 at the end of the tenancy and this has been applied to reduce the amount owed by the tenant as recorded in Order 1.
The landlord advised that no other payments have been received towards the debt.

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 5200452 — net $853.64 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Cleaning	$455.85		Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$454.11		Rubbish removal
Repairs: Walls - bedroom	$86.68		Repairs: Walls - bedroom
Repairs: Door - bedroom	$91.86		Repairs: Door - bedroom
Minus Rent credit		$234.86	Minus Rent credit
Total award	$1,088.50	$234.86
Net award	$853.64
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$853.64

Claims and awards for application 5200452 — net $853.64 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Cleaning

Amount: $455.85
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $454.11
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Repairs: Walls - bedroom

Amount: $86.68
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Walls - bedroom

Repairs: Door - bedroom

Amount: $91.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Door - bedroom

Minus Rent credit

Amount: $234.86
Awarded to: Tenant
Reason: Minus Rent credit

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Tama Awhitia Hokianga must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $853.64 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

Only the applicant landlord attended the hearing which took place by teleconference. The tenant was called on the number provided and the calls went to voicemail. The file records that both parties were sent notice of the hearing by email with sms reminders, therefore, the hearing proceeded.
The landlord advised that this tenancy ended in January 2025.
The landlord has applied for compensation for cleaning, rubbish removal and repairs following 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) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The amounts ordered are proved. The landlord provided an exit inspection report with photographs and confirmation of the amounts charged to remove the items left behind by the tenant and clean the premises.

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.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: two holes in the walls in a bedroom and a damaged door frame. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved. The landlord provided entry and exit inspection photographs proving that the damage occurred during the tenancy and proof of the amounts claimed for the repairs.
The landlord provided a rent summary which records a rent credit of $234.86 at the end of the tenancy and this has been applied to reduce the amount owed by the tenant as recorded in Order 1.
The landlord advised that no other payments have been received towards the debt.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5200452 — Cleanliness at Unit 5, 53 Friedlanders Road, Manurewa, Auckland 2102

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5200452 — Cleanliness at Unit 5, 53 Friedlanders Road, Manurewa, Auckland 2102

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

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

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