What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5313382?

The tribunal order states: Jaymie Leigh Tapita Awhina Jesseana Rua and Kevin Maxwell Sydney Deegan

How much money was awarded in case 5313382?

Cleaning: $1,104.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $21.60 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Pest Control: $569.25 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $264.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $514.28 awarded to landlord; Broken Door: $109.50 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $2,400.00 awarded to landlord; Laundry: $747.50 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $152.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $45.54 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5313382?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5313382?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13170910-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5313382?

The tribunal order states: Jaymie Leigh Tapita Awhina Jesseana Rua and Kevin Maxwell Sydney Deegan

How much money was awarded in case 5313382?

Cleaning: $1,104.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $21.60 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Pest Control: $569.25 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $264.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $514.28 awarded to landlord; Broken Door: $109.50 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $2,400.00 awarded to landlord; Laundry: $747.50 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $152.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $45.54 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5313382?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5313382?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13170910-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

19B Line Road, Glen Innes, Auckland 1072 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5313382 — 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 5313382 — net $5,956.17 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears from 7 to 11 July 2025	$514.28	Rent arrears from 7 to 11 July 2025
Water rates	$45.54	Water rates
Cleaning	$1,104.00	Cleaning
Pest control	$569.25	Pest control
Repairs: laundry	$747.50	Repairs: laundry
Repairs: carpet replacement	$2,400.00	Repairs: carpet replacement
Lock/key replacement	$264.50	Lock/key replacement
Rubbish removal	$152.00	Rubbish removal
Cleaning: curtains	$21.60	Cleaning: curtains
Repairs: broken door	$109.50	Repairs: broken door
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$5,956.17
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$5,956.17

Claims and awards for application 5313382 — net $5,956.17 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears from 7 to 11 July 2025

Amount: $514.28
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears from 7 to 11 July 2025

Water rates

Amount: $45.54
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Cleaning

Amount: $1,104.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Pest control

Amount: $569.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Pest control

Repairs: laundry

Amount: $747.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: laundry

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Pest Control Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

Jaymie Leigh Tapita Awhina Jesseana Rua and Kevin Maxwell Sydney Deegan must pay Hui Qiong Shew $5,956.17 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing on 17 November 2025.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenant vacated on 11 July after the previous order of the Tribunal under application 5276441 dated 7 July 2025.
The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy on 11 July 2025.

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 tenant did not return the master key.
The amounts ordered 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 following damage was caused during the tenancy: carpets, laundry and door. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.
I have taken into account betterment and depreciation. The landlord should be returned to the position they would have been in had the tenant not breached their obligations, and should not be better or worse off. In calculating depreciation, I have taken into account the age and condition of the items at the start of the tenancy and their likely useful lifespan.

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 5313382 — net $5,956.17 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears from 7 to 11 July 2025	$514.28	Rent arrears from 7 to 11 July 2025
Water rates	$45.54	Water rates
Cleaning	$1,104.00	Cleaning
Pest control	$569.25	Pest control
Repairs: laundry	$747.50	Repairs: laundry
Repairs: carpet replacement	$2,400.00	Repairs: carpet replacement
Lock/key replacement	$264.50	Lock/key replacement
Rubbish removal	$152.00	Rubbish removal
Cleaning: curtains	$21.60	Cleaning: curtains
Repairs: broken door	$109.50	Repairs: broken door
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$5,956.17
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$5,956.17

Claims and awards for application 5313382 — net $5,956.17 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears from 7 to 11 July 2025

Amount: $514.28
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears from 7 to 11 July 2025

Water rates

Amount: $45.54
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Cleaning

Amount: $1,104.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Pest control

Amount: $569.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Pest control

Repairs: laundry

Amount: $747.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: laundry

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Pest Control Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

Jaymie Leigh Tapita Awhina Jesseana Rua and Kevin Maxwell Sydney Deegan must pay Hui Qiong Shew $5,956.17 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing on 17 November 2025.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenant vacated on 11 July after the previous order of the Tribunal under application 5276441 dated 7 July 2025.
The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy on 11 July 2025.

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 tenant did not return the master key.
The amounts ordered 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 following damage was caused during the tenancy: carpets, laundry and door. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.
I have taken into account betterment and depreciation. The landlord should be returned to the position they would have been in had the tenant not breached their obligations, and should not be better or worse off. In calculating depreciation, I have taken into account the age and condition of the items at the start of the tenancy and their likely useful lifespan.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5313382 — Property damage at 19B Line Road, Glen Innes, Auckland 1072

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5313382 — Property damage at 19B Line Road, Glen Innes, Auckland 1072

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

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

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

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