What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5330541?

The tribunal order states: ZIFAN WANG must pay Global Property Management Limited As Agent For

How much money was awarded in case 5330541?

Cleaning: $201.25 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,081.43 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $446.91 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5330541?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5330541?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13049074-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5330541?

The tribunal order states: ZIFAN WANG must pay Global Property Management Limited As Agent For

How much money was awarded in case 5330541?

Cleaning: $201.25 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,081.43 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $446.91 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5330541?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5330541?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13049074-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 912B, 8 Airedale Street, Auckland Central, Tenancy Tribunal Case 5330541 — Rent arrears

Reasons

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5330541 — net $2,757.59 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$2,081.43	3. The landlord has applied for rent arrears, water rates arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of t…
Water rates	$446.91	4. The Landlord was requested to confirm the amount of bond remaining at the Bond Centre however they failed to provide this after the hearing.
Cleaning	$201.25	Cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,757.59
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,757.59

The Landlord attended the hearing. The Tenant did not attend by video or answer the telephone call made by the Tribunal.

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

The Landlord was requested to confirm the amount of bond remaining at the Bond Centre however they failed to provide this after the hearing.

How much is owed for rent and water rates arrears?

The tenancy ended on 14 September 2025. The tenancy was fixed from 21 March 2025 to 6 February 2026. New Tenants moved into the property on 15 September 2025.The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at 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 is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.

The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy. Photographs were provided of the property which appeared as if it had been abandoned. There was rubbish left in the kitchen, on the table and on the floor. Photographs of the toilet showed it was filthy. An invoice was provided to substantiate the costs.

The amounts ordered are proved. Break lease fee

The Landlord claimed two weeks rent $1081.00 because the Tenant ended the tenancy early. They submitted this was in the Tenancy agreement at clause

4 which stated: ”If the Tenant wishes to vacate the fixed-term tenancy early, the Tenant may submit a request in writing seeking the Landlord's consent. The Tenant may also apply to the Tribunal to release from the tenancy agreement per S.66 of the residential tenancy Act 1986. The Landlord reserves the right to grant or decline the request for early release from the Tenant. The Tenant is liable for the rent and other matters contained in the agreement until they need to be formally released in terms of the agreement. If the Lease needs to transfer to a different name(s), a tenancy transferring fee of two (2) weeks' rent plus GST will apply”

Section 44A RTA provides: (1) a landlord who consents to an assignment under section 43B, to a subletting or parting with possession under section 44, or to termination of the tenancy in accordance with section 50(1)(d) is entitled to recover from the outgoing tenant any expenses reasonably incurred by the landlord in respect of the assignment, subletting, parting with possession, or termination. (2) A landlord who seeks to recover expenses from a tenant in accordance with subsection (1) must first provide an itemised account of the expenses to the tenant.

In considering the evidence, the Landlord sought to recover fees as a result of the early termination however did not provide any specific evidence as to the reasonable costs incurred in finding new tenants such as the advertising fees, viewings, inspections.

For this reason, the claim is dismissed.

As Global Property Management Limited As Agent For Nick Guan has substantially succeeded with the claim the Tenant shall reimburse the filing fee.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5330541 — net $2,757.59 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$2,081.43	3. The landlord has applied for rent arrears, water rates arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of t…
Water rates	$446.91	4. The Landlord was requested to confirm the amount of bond remaining at the Bond Centre however they failed to provide this after the hearing.
Cleaning	$201.25	Cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,757.59
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,757.59

Order

ZIFAN WANG must pay Global Property Management Limited As Agent For Nick Guan $2,757.59 immediately, being rent arrears to 14 September 2025.

Reasons

The Landlord attended the hearing. The Tenant did not attend by video or answer the telephone call made by the Tribunal.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, water rates arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.
The Landlord was requested to confirm the amount of bond remaining at the Bond Centre however they failed to provide this after the hearing.

How much is owed for rent and water rates arrears?

The tenancy ended on 14 September 2025. The tenancy was fixed from 21 March 2025 to 6 February 2026. New Tenants moved into the property on 15 September 2025.The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at 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 is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy. Photographs were provided of the property which appeared as if it had been abandoned. There was rubbish left in the kitchen, on the table and on the floor. Photographs of the toilet showed it was filthy. An invoice was provided to substantiate the costs.
The amounts ordered are proved. Break lease fee
The Landlord claimed two weeks rent $1081.00 because the Tenant ended the tenancy early. They submitted this was in the Tenancy agreement at clause
4 which stated: ”If the Tenant wishes to vacate the fixed-term tenancy early, the Tenant may submit a request in writing seeking the Landlord's consent. The Tenant may also apply to the Tribunal to release from the tenancy agreement per S.66 of the residential tenancy Act 1986. The Landlord reserves the right to grant or decline the request for early release from the Tenant. The Tenant is liable for the rent and other matters contained in the agreement until they need to be formally released in terms of the agreement. If the Lease needs to transfer to a different name(s), a tenancy transferring fee of two (2) weeks' rent plus GST will apply”
Section 44A RTA provides: (1) a landlord who consents to an assignment under section 43B, to a subletting or parting with possession under section 44, or to termination of the tenancy in accordance with section 50(1)(d) is entitled to recover from the outgoing tenant any expenses reasonably incurred by the landlord in respect of the assignment, subletting, parting with possession, or termination. (2) A landlord who seeks to recover expenses from a tenant in accordance with subsection (1) must first provide an itemised account of the expenses to the tenant.
In considering the evidence, the Landlord sought to recover fees as a result of the early termination however did not provide any specific evidence as to the reasonable costs incurred in finding new tenants such as the advertising fees, viewings, inspections.
For this reason, the claim is dismissed.
As Global Property Management Limited As Agent For Nick Guan has substantially succeeded with the claim the Tenant shall reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5330541 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 912B, 8 Airedale Street, Auckland Central,

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5330541 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 912B, 8 Airedale Street, Auckland Central,

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water rates arrears?

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

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water rates arrears?

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