What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5387782?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

How much money was awarded in case 5387782?

Cleaning: $782.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $414.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,275.71 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5387782?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5387782?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13061826-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5387782?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

How much money was awarded in case 5387782?

Cleaning: $782.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $414.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,275.71 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5387782?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5387782?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13061826-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat Unit 5F, 15 Dixon Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5387782 — 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 5387782 — net $1,929.71 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 21 January 2026	$1,275.71	Rent arrears to 21 January 2026
Cleaning	$414.00	Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning	$782.00	Carpet Cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,929.71
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,929.71

Claims and awards for application 5387782 — net $1,929.71 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 21 January 2026

Amount: $1,275.71
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 21 January 2026

Cleaning

Amount: $414.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $782.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $1,929.71

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,929.71

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord’s name and identifying details and that of the tenant Tate Coleman.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $570.00 (BN-00073050) to Te Aro Tenancies Limited as Agent for Crombie Lockwood, immediately.
Owen Joseph, Tate Colman and Mitilda Kuklinski must pay Te Aro Tenancies Limited as Agent for Crombie Lockwood $1,929.71 immediately, as follows:

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held by videoconference. Of the tenants, Mr Coleman attended. The others could not be reached on the numbers given in the Notice of Hearing, which was properly served.
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?

During the tenancy, Ms Kuklinski left without prior arrangement.
To make the rent more affordable for the remaining tenants, the rent was reduced from $570.00 to $380.00.
The rent fell into areas and the parties agreed to the tenancy ending on 21 January 2026.
Mr Coleman continued to pay his agreed share of the rent and the sum Ordered takes into account a payment of $190.00 made by him today.
The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.
The landlord does not agree that Mr Coleman should be released from liability for the arrears, even though he has continued to pay his contribution to the rent. This is a joint and several tenancy so all the tenants are jointly and severally liable for all the tenancy obligations.
It is however fair that the prejudice to Mr Coleman be limited by supressing his identifying details.

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

At the end of the tenancy the tenants 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.
End of tenancy photographs provided by the landlord show that the tenants did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy.
The landlord has incurred costs of $414.00 to have a preliminary clean done, as proved by the invoice provided. That claim is reasonable and the landlord should be compensated.
The evidence shows that the carpets require thorough cleaning. The landlord has provide a quote for that work to be done at a cost of $782.00. The work has been booked. The landlord should also be compensated for that cost.
Because the landlord has succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the 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 5387782 — net $1,929.71 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 21 January 2026	$1,275.71	Rent arrears to 21 January 2026
Cleaning	$414.00	Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning	$782.00	Carpet Cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,929.71
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,929.71

Claims and awards for application 5387782 — net $1,929.71 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 21 January 2026

Amount: $1,275.71
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 21 January 2026

Cleaning

Amount: $414.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $782.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $1,929.71

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,929.71

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord’s name and identifying details and that of the tenant Tate Coleman.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $570.00 (BN-00073050) to Te Aro Tenancies Limited as Agent for Crombie Lockwood, immediately.
Owen Joseph, Tate Colman and Mitilda Kuklinski must pay Te Aro Tenancies Limited as Agent for Crombie Lockwood $1,929.71 immediately, as follows:

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held by videoconference. Of the tenants, Mr Coleman attended. The others could not be reached on the numbers given in the Notice of Hearing, which was properly served.
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?

During the tenancy, Ms Kuklinski left without prior arrangement.
To make the rent more affordable for the remaining tenants, the rent was reduced from $570.00 to $380.00.
The rent fell into areas and the parties agreed to the tenancy ending on 21 January 2026.
Mr Coleman continued to pay his agreed share of the rent and the sum Ordered takes into account a payment of $190.00 made by him today.
The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.
The landlord does not agree that Mr Coleman should be released from liability for the arrears, even though he has continued to pay his contribution to the rent. This is a joint and several tenancy so all the tenants are jointly and severally liable for all the tenancy obligations.
It is however fair that the prejudice to Mr Coleman be limited by supressing his identifying details.

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

At the end of the tenancy the tenants 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.
End of tenancy photographs provided by the landlord show that the tenants did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy.
The landlord has incurred costs of $414.00 to have a preliminary clean done, as proved by the invoice provided. That claim is reasonable and the landlord should be compensated.
The evidence shows that the carpets require thorough cleaning. The landlord has provide a quote for that work to be done at a cost of $782.00. The work has been booked. The landlord should also be compensated for that cost.
Because the landlord has succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5387782 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Unit 5F, 15 Dixon Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5387782 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Unit 5F, 15 Dixon Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011

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?

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?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions