What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5223111?

The tribunal order states: Chynnyce Henry to pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited $2,864.77 immediately,

How much money was awarded in case 5223111?

Cleaning: $344.34 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $5,173.43 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $700.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5223111?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5223111?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11825256-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5223111?

The tribunal order states: Chynnyce Henry to pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited $2,864.77 immediately,

How much money was awarded in case 5223111?

Cleaning: $344.34 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $5,173.43 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $700.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5223111?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5223111?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11825256-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

173 State Highway 16, Whenuapai, Auckland 0814 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5223111 — 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 5223111. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 3 April 2025 (rent in lieu of notice	$5,173.43	Rent arrears to 3 April 2025 (rent in lieu of notice
Internal cleaning	$344.34	Internal cleaning
Rubbish removal	$700.00	Rubbish removal
Application Filing Fee	$27.00	Application Filing Fee

Claims and awards for application 5223111. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 3 April 2025 (rent in lieu of notice

Amount: $5,173.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 3 April 2025 (rent in lieu of notice

Internal cleaning

Amount: $344.34
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Internal cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $700.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Application Filing Fee

Amount: $27.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Application Filing Fee

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Chynnyce Henry to pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited $2,864.77 immediately, calculated as follows: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to 3 April 2025 (rent in lieu of notice)$5,173.43 Internal cleaning$344.34 Rubbish removal$700.00 Application Filing Fee$27.00 Total award$6,244.77 Minus Bond- $3,380.00 Tenant to pay$2,864.77
Bond Centre is to pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited $3,380.00 immediately.

Reasons

The Landlord attended the hearing.
The Landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears and refund of the bond.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The Tribunal may terminate the tenancy where the premises have been abandoned and rent is in arrear at the hearing date. See section 61 Residential Tenancies Act 1986. A tenancy is abandoned where the tenant leaves the premises without reasonable excuse, not intending to return or to meet their obligations, and fails to notify the landlord.
On 3 March 2025 the Landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the Tenant had abandoned the premises.
On 31 March the Landlord says he visited the premises. The door was left open, and the Tenant had left with their belongings, he said. He could not recall when he had visited the premises before that date. He said he was being asked to test his memory to its limits. He manages several rental properties.
The Landlord claims rent arrears to 3 April 2025 of $3,481.43 and two weeks rent in lieu of notice: $1,690.00
Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrear, the tenancy is terminated immediately.
I approve the Landlord’s rent claim totalling: $5,171.43

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 Landlord makes the following compensation claims: a. Interior cleaning and rubbish collection – $344.34 b. Removal of household rubbish and furniture – $700 c. First garden rubbish removal – $350 d. Second garden rubbish removal – $200 e. House wash – $280 (paid in cash)
I only have photograph of inside of the premises, and I do not have any photographs of the outside or surrounds of the property. I do not have photographs of the premises – inside or outside – before the commencement of the tenancy.
From the Landlord’s photographs and evidence I conclude that the Tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clear and tidy and remove their rubbish.
I approve $344.34 for internal cleaning and $700.00 for rubbish removal, but I decline all other claims.
Because the Landlord has mostly succeeded in its claim, the Tenant must reimburse the Landlord’s 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 5223111. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 3 April 2025 (rent in lieu of notice	$5,173.43	Rent arrears to 3 April 2025 (rent in lieu of notice
Internal cleaning	$344.34	Internal cleaning
Rubbish removal	$700.00	Rubbish removal
Application Filing Fee	$27.00	Application Filing Fee

Claims and awards for application 5223111. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 3 April 2025 (rent in lieu of notice

Amount: $5,173.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 3 April 2025 (rent in lieu of notice

Internal cleaning

Amount: $344.34
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Internal cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $700.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Application Filing Fee

Amount: $27.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Application Filing Fee

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Chynnyce Henry to pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited $2,864.77 immediately, calculated as follows: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to 3 April 2025 (rent in lieu of notice)$5,173.43 Internal cleaning$344.34 Rubbish removal$700.00 Application Filing Fee$27.00 Total award$6,244.77 Minus Bond- $3,380.00 Tenant to pay$2,864.77
Bond Centre is to pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited $3,380.00 immediately.

Reasons

The Landlord attended the hearing.
The Landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for abandonment, rent arrears and refund of the bond.

Should the tenancy be terminated?

The Tribunal may terminate the tenancy where the premises have been abandoned and rent is in arrear at the hearing date. See section 61 Residential Tenancies Act 1986. A tenancy is abandoned where the tenant leaves the premises without reasonable excuse, not intending to return or to meet their obligations, and fails to notify the landlord.
On 3 March 2025 the Landlord became aware (or ought to have been aware) that the Tenant had abandoned the premises.
On 31 March the Landlord says he visited the premises. The door was left open, and the Tenant had left with their belongings, he said. He could not recall when he had visited the premises before that date. He said he was being asked to test his memory to its limits. He manages several rental properties.
The Landlord claims rent arrears to 3 April 2025 of $3,481.43 and two weeks rent in lieu of notice: $1,690.00
Because the premises have been abandoned, and rent is in arrear, the tenancy is terminated immediately.
I approve the Landlord’s rent claim totalling: $5,171.43

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 Landlord makes the following compensation claims: a. Interior cleaning and rubbish collection – $344.34 b. Removal of household rubbish and furniture – $700 c. First garden rubbish removal – $350 d. Second garden rubbish removal – $200 e. House wash – $280 (paid in cash)
I only have photograph of inside of the premises, and I do not have any photographs of the outside or surrounds of the property. I do not have photographs of the premises – inside or outside – before the commencement of the tenancy.
From the Landlord’s photographs and evidence I conclude that the Tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clear and tidy and remove their rubbish.
I approve $344.34 for internal cleaning and $700.00 for rubbish removal, but I decline all other claims.
Because the Landlord has mostly succeeded in its claim, the Tenant must reimburse the Landlord’s filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5223111 — Rent arrears at 173 State Highway 16, Whenuapai, Auckland 0814

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5223111 — Rent arrears at 173 State Highway 16, Whenuapai, Auckland 0814

At a glance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Did the tenant comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Should the tenancy be terminated?

Did the tenant comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions