What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5389804?

The tribunal order states: Gordon William-Alfie Ward to pay Calvert Property Investments Limited

How much money was awarded in case 5389804?

Advertising Costs: $199.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $250.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,590.14 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5389804?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5389804?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13037438-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5389804?

The tribunal order states: Gordon William-Alfie Ward to pay Calvert Property Investments Limited

How much money was awarded in case 5389804?

Advertising Costs: $199.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $250.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,590.14 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5389804?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5389804?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13037438-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

37B Rifle Range Road, Taupo, Taupo 3330 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5389804 — 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 5389804 — net $2,067.14 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears as at 8 November 2025	$1,590.14	Rent arrears as at 8 November 2025
Insurance excess	$250.00	Insurance excess
Advertising costs	$199.00	Advertising costs
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,067.14
Bond	$2,196.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,067.14

Claims and awards for application 5389804 — net $2,067.14 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears as at 8 November 2025

Amount: $1,590.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears as at 8 November 2025

Insurance excess

Amount: $250.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Insurance excess

Advertising costs

Amount: $199.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Advertising costs

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $2,067.14

Bond

Landlord $2,196.00

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

Gordon William-Alfie Ward to pay Calvert Property Investments Limited $2,067.14 from the bond, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,196.00 (BN-00096930) immediately apportioned as follows: Calvert Property Investments Limited: $2,067.14 Gordon William-Alfie Ward: $128.86

Reasons

This application was scheduled to be heard by video conference. Mr Ward did not connect to the Teams link provided to him and both calls I made to his telephone number went unanswered. I am satisfied that he received notice of today’s hearing and so the hearing proceeded in his absence.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, payment from the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

Mr Ward signed a fixed term tenancy agreement which was due to expire on 2 June 2026. However, he left the tenancy without notice on 21 October 2025.
Given that he had signed a fixed term tenancy he is required to pay rent until the expiry of the fixed term or until the date a new tenancy started, whichever is the earlier.
I accept the evidence that a new tenancy started at these premises on 9 November 2025 and so Mr Ward is required to pay rent to 8 November 2025 - $2039.14.
At today’s hearing I was advised that the landlord’s insurer covered $449.00 of this outstanding rent and so Mr Ward is required to pay the remaining $1590.14. Advertising costs
Given that the tenant broke the fixed term lease he is also required to pay the cost of re-advertising the property. This is because this is a loss suffered by the landlord because of his breach.
I accept the evidence that the cost of re-advertising was $199.00.

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.
I accept the evidence that during Mr Ward’s tenancy the electrical meter board was damaged and cost $550.87 to repair. I also accept that the meter needed replacing at a cost of $198.13. Further to this I accept that a window latch was damaged and light bulbs were missing which cost a further $41.05 to remedy.
The landlord advised that as with the $449.00 rent payment as described above, the landlord’s insurer covered the cost of remedying these damages.
The landlord has had to pay a $250.00 insurance excess for this rent and damage cover and so the tenant is required to reimburse this amount to the landlord. Filing fee reimbursement
I am ordering the tenant to reimburse the filing fee to the landlord because the landlord was wholly successful with this claim against him. C ter Haar 28 January 2026

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 5389804 — net $2,067.14 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears as at 8 November 2025	$1,590.14	Rent arrears as at 8 November 2025
Insurance excess	$250.00	Insurance excess
Advertising costs	$199.00	Advertising costs
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,067.14
Bond	$2,196.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,067.14

Claims and awards for application 5389804 — net $2,067.14 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears as at 8 November 2025

Amount: $1,590.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears as at 8 November 2025

Insurance excess

Amount: $250.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Insurance excess

Advertising costs

Amount: $199.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Advertising costs

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $2,067.14

Bond

Landlord $2,196.00

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

Gordon William-Alfie Ward to pay Calvert Property Investments Limited $2,067.14 from the bond, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,196.00 (BN-00096930) immediately apportioned as follows: Calvert Property Investments Limited: $2,067.14 Gordon William-Alfie Ward: $128.86

Reasons

This application was scheduled to be heard by video conference. Mr Ward did not connect to the Teams link provided to him and both calls I made to his telephone number went unanswered. I am satisfied that he received notice of today’s hearing and so the hearing proceeded in his absence.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, payment from the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

Mr Ward signed a fixed term tenancy agreement which was due to expire on 2 June 2026. However, he left the tenancy without notice on 21 October 2025.
Given that he had signed a fixed term tenancy he is required to pay rent until the expiry of the fixed term or until the date a new tenancy started, whichever is the earlier.
I accept the evidence that a new tenancy started at these premises on 9 November 2025 and so Mr Ward is required to pay rent to 8 November 2025 - $2039.14.
At today’s hearing I was advised that the landlord’s insurer covered $449.00 of this outstanding rent and so Mr Ward is required to pay the remaining $1590.14. Advertising costs
Given that the tenant broke the fixed term lease he is also required to pay the cost of re-advertising the property. This is because this is a loss suffered by the landlord because of his breach.
I accept the evidence that the cost of re-advertising was $199.00.

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.
I accept the evidence that during Mr Ward’s tenancy the electrical meter board was damaged and cost $550.87 to repair. I also accept that the meter needed replacing at a cost of $198.13. Further to this I accept that a window latch was damaged and light bulbs were missing which cost a further $41.05 to remedy.
The landlord advised that as with the $449.00 rent payment as described above, the landlord’s insurer covered the cost of remedying these damages.
The landlord has had to pay a $250.00 insurance excess for this rent and damage cover and so the tenant is required to reimburse this amount to the landlord. Filing fee reimbursement
I am ordering the tenant to reimburse the filing fee to the landlord because the landlord was wholly successful with this claim against him. C ter Haar 28 January 2026

Tenancy Tribunal case 5389804 — Rent arrears at 37B Rifle Range Road, Taupo, Taupo 3330

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5389804 — Rent arrears at 37B Rifle Range Road, Taupo, Taupo 3330

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

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?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions