What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5285323?

The tribunal order states: Kennedy Bulamba must pay Online Rentals Limited as Agent for Christopher

How much money was awarded in case 5285323?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $196.65 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $189.91 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5285323?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5285323?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12167806-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5285323?

The tribunal order states: Kennedy Bulamba must pay Online Rentals Limited as Agent for Christopher

How much money was awarded in case 5285323?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $196.65 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $189.91 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5285323?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5285323?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12167806-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Room C, Unit/Flat 3, 5 Edgecumbe Street, Whitiora, Tenancy Tribunal Case 5285323 — 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 5285323 — net $413.56 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 28 July 2025	$189.91	Rent arrears (to 28 July 2025
Lock/key replacement	$196.65	Lock/key replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$413.56
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$413.56

Claims and awards for application 5285323 — net $413.56 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears (to 28 July 2025

Amount: $189.91
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears (to 28 July 2025

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $196.65
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $413.56

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $413.56

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

Kennedy Bulamba must pay Online Rentals Limited as Agent for Christopher Wearing $413.56 immediately, being rent arrears to 28 July 2025.

Reasons

Ms Milne, Property Manager, appeared for the landlord. The tenant did not appear. The Tribunal was satisfied that the tenant was properly served with the notice of hearing and the case proceeded in their absence.
The tenancy commenced on 23 April 2024 and is periodic.
On 12 June 2025 the landlord filed an application with the Tribunal seeking rent arrears, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee. Rent arrears
The landlord provided an up to date rent record which proved the amount of $189.91 is owed. The amount claimed is awarded.
The Tribunal reminds the tenant of their obligation to pay rent as and when it falls due. Failure to do so could result in the landlord serving a breach notice for breach of the tenant’s obligations under the tenancy agreement or the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the “Act”). This could result in a further application being made to the Tribunal. Lock change
The property is rented on a room-by-room basis, with five tenants sharing kitchen and bathroom facilities but each having exclusive possession of their bedrooms. The landlord told the Tribunal the on or around 8 December 2024 the tenant lost their keys to the property and has since been unable to find them. The landlord advised that as this presented as a security risk to the other tenants, they arranged for the locks to be changed.
The landlord seeks reimbursement for the lock change and provided an invoice totalling $196.65.
Having heard from the landlord and reviewing the evidence the Tribunal is satisfied the locks required changing as a result of the tenant losing their keys. In the circumstances the amount claimed is reasonable and awarded. Cost
Because Online Rentals Limited as Agent for Christopher Wearing has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. Name Suppression
The landlord did not seek name suppression.

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 5285323 — net $413.56 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 28 July 2025	$189.91	Rent arrears (to 28 July 2025
Lock/key replacement	$196.65	Lock/key replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$413.56
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$413.56

Claims and awards for application 5285323 — net $413.56 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears (to 28 July 2025

Amount: $189.91
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears (to 28 July 2025

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $196.65
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $413.56

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $413.56

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

Kennedy Bulamba must pay Online Rentals Limited as Agent for Christopher Wearing $413.56 immediately, being rent arrears to 28 July 2025.

Reasons

Ms Milne, Property Manager, appeared for the landlord. The tenant did not appear. The Tribunal was satisfied that the tenant was properly served with the notice of hearing and the case proceeded in their absence.
The tenancy commenced on 23 April 2024 and is periodic.
On 12 June 2025 the landlord filed an application with the Tribunal seeking rent arrears, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee. Rent arrears
The landlord provided an up to date rent record which proved the amount of $189.91 is owed. The amount claimed is awarded.
The Tribunal reminds the tenant of their obligation to pay rent as and when it falls due. Failure to do so could result in the landlord serving a breach notice for breach of the tenant’s obligations under the tenancy agreement or the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the “Act”). This could result in a further application being made to the Tribunal. Lock change
The property is rented on a room-by-room basis, with five tenants sharing kitchen and bathroom facilities but each having exclusive possession of their bedrooms. The landlord told the Tribunal the on or around 8 December 2024 the tenant lost their keys to the property and has since been unable to find them. The landlord advised that as this presented as a security risk to the other tenants, they arranged for the locks to be changed.
The landlord seeks reimbursement for the lock change and provided an invoice totalling $196.65.
Having heard from the landlord and reviewing the evidence the Tribunal is satisfied the locks required changing as a result of the tenant losing their keys. In the circumstances the amount claimed is reasonable and awarded. Cost
Because Online Rentals Limited as Agent for Christopher Wearing has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. Name Suppression
The landlord did not seek name suppression.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5285323 — Property damage at Room C, Unit/Flat 3, 5 Edgecumbe Street, Whitiora,

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5285323 — Property damage at Room C, Unit/Flat 3, 5 Edgecumbe Street, Whitiora,

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Claims & awards

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Key findings

Property management

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions