How much money was awarded in case 5236243?

Rubbish Removal: $1,330.00 awarded to landlord; Credit Check - New Tenant: $29.57 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Fixed Term Tenancy Break Fee: $450.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $6,592.85 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $546.64 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $279.45 awarded to landlord; Toilet Door Replaced And Painted: $299.00 awarded to landlord; Trademe Advertisement: $308.20 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5236243?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5236243?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11919164-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5236243?

Rubbish Removal: $1,330.00 awarded to landlord; Credit Check - New Tenant: $29.57 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Fixed Term Tenancy Break Fee: $450.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $6,592.85 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $546.64 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $279.45 awarded to landlord; Toilet Door Replaced And Painted: $299.00 awarded to landlord; Trademe Advertisement: $308.20 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5236243?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5236243?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11919164-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

32 Cheshire Street, Cannons Creek, Porirua 5024 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5236243 — Rent arrears

Q: What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5236243?

The tribunal order states: Jhakiisha Marthalina Arave Samuel and Fola Enari Valoaga must pay Seddon

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5236243 — net $7,262.71 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 30 May 2025	$6,592.85	Rent arrears to 30 May 2025
Fixed term tenancy break fee	$450.00	Fixed term tenancy break fee
Trademe Advertisement	$308.20	Trademe Advertisement
Cleaning: and rubbish removal and tip fees	$1,330.00	Cleaning: and rubbish removal and tip fees
Repairs: Parts for repairs	$546.64	Repairs: Parts for repairs
Toilet door replaced and painted	$299.00	Toilet door replaced and painted
Credit check - new tenant	$29.57	Credit check - new tenant
Rubbish removal: from recycling bin to the tip	$279.45	Rubbish removal: from recycling bin to the tip
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$7,262.71
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$7,262.71

Jhakiisha Marthalina Arave Samuel and Fola Enari Valoaga must pay Seddon Street Property Management Limited As Agent For Reawar Property Holding Trust $7,262.71 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to 30 May 2025$6,592.85 Fixed term tenancy break fee$450.00 Trademe Advertisement$308.20 Cleaning: and rubbish removal and tip fees$1,330.00 Repairs: Parts for repairs$546.64 Toilet door replaced and painted$299.00 Credit check - new tenant$29.57 Rubbish removal: from recycling bin to the tip$279.45 Filing fee reimbursement$27.00 Total award$9,862.71 Bond$2,600.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$7,262.71

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,600.00 (BN-00005542) to Seddon Street Property Management Limited as agent For Reawar Property Holding Trust immediately.

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing.

The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy was for a fixed term. It began on 29 November 2024 and was to end on 29 November 2025. However the tenants abandoned the tenancy and left the landlord to find replacement tenants. The tenants are liable to pay rent until new tenants are found or until the end of the fixed term, whichever occurs first.

The landlord has found a replacement tenant. The tenancy begins tomorrow, 31 May 2025. Therefore rent owing by Jhakiisha Marthalina Arave Samuel, Fola Enari Valoaga is up to and including 30 May 2025.

The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing to 30 May 2025. Fixed term break costs

Because the tenants breached the fixed term contract, the landlord incurred costs relating to finding new tenants. These included administration, credit check fees and advertising. The landlord provided receipts for these charges.

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.

Jhakiisha Marthalina Arave Samuel, Fola Enari Valoaga did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish. The landlord provided photos showing the condition of the property. It required a considerable amount of cleaning and rubbish to be removed. After the rubbish removal had been completed it was discovered that there was rubbish in the recycling wheelie bin.

The tenant did not return the keys.

The amounts ordered for this work are proved.

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 toilet door had been kicked in during the tenancy. There was other minor damage requiring repair. Some handles on doors had to be replaced.

The amounts ordered are proved. Filing Fee

Because the landlord has been successful with the claim the filing fee of $27.00 is ordered to be paid by the tenant.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5236243 — net $7,262.71 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 30 May 2025	$6,592.85	Rent arrears to 30 May 2025
Fixed term tenancy break fee	$450.00	Fixed term tenancy break fee
Trademe Advertisement	$308.20	Trademe Advertisement
Cleaning: and rubbish removal and tip fees	$1,330.00	Cleaning: and rubbish removal and tip fees
Repairs: Parts for repairs	$546.64	Repairs: Parts for repairs
Toilet door replaced and painted	$299.00	Toilet door replaced and painted
Credit check - new tenant	$29.57	Credit check - new tenant
Rubbish removal: from recycling bin to the tip	$279.45	Rubbish removal: from recycling bin to the tip
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$7,262.71
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$7,262.71

Order

Jhakiisha Marthalina Arave Samuel and Fola Enari Valoaga must pay Seddon Street Property Management Limited As Agent For Reawar Property Holding Trust $7,262.71 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to 30 May 2025$6,592.85 Fixed term tenancy break fee$450.00 Trademe Advertisement$308.20 Cleaning: and rubbish removal and tip fees$1,330.00 Repairs: Parts for repairs$546.64 Toilet door replaced and painted$299.00 Credit check - new tenant$29.57 Rubbish removal: from recycling bin to the tip$279.45 Filing fee reimbursement$27.00 Total award$9,862.71 Bond$2,600.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$7,262.71
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,600.00 (BN-00005542) to Seddon Street Property Management Limited as agent For Reawar Property Holding Trust immediately.

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy was for a fixed term. It began on 29 November 2024 and was to end on 29 November 2025. However the tenants abandoned the tenancy and left the landlord to find replacement tenants. The tenants are liable to pay rent until new tenants are found or until the end of the fixed term, whichever occurs first.
The landlord has found a replacement tenant. The tenancy begins tomorrow, 31 May 2025. Therefore rent owing by Jhakiisha Marthalina Arave Samuel, Fola Enari Valoaga is up to and including 30 May 2025.
The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing to 30 May 2025. Fixed term break costs
Because the tenants breached the fixed term contract, the landlord incurred costs relating to finding new tenants. These included administration, credit check fees and advertising. The landlord provided receipts for these charges.

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.
Jhakiisha Marthalina Arave Samuel, Fola Enari Valoaga did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish. The landlord provided photos showing the condition of the property. It required a considerable amount of cleaning and rubbish to be removed. After the rubbish removal had been completed it was discovered that there was rubbish in the recycling wheelie bin.
The tenant did not return the keys.
The amounts ordered for this work are proved.

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 toilet door had been kicked in during the tenancy. There was other minor damage requiring repair. Some handles on doors had to be replaced.
The amounts ordered are proved. Filing Fee
Because the landlord has been successful with the claim the filing fee of $27.00 is ordered to be paid by the tenant.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5236243 — Rent arrears at 32 Cheshire Street, Cannons Creek, Porirua 5024

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5236243 — Rent arrears at 32 Cheshire Street, Cannons Creek, Porirua 5024

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?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

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?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions