What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5400269?

The tribunal order states: Akesa Tukuafu and Sitiveni Tukuafu must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And

How much money was awarded in case 5400269?

Rent Arrears: $1,137.15 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,319.94 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5400269?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5400269?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13323224-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5400269?

The tribunal order states: Akesa Tukuafu and Sitiveni Tukuafu must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And

How much money was awarded in case 5400269?

Rent Arrears: $1,137.15 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,319.94 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5400269?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5400269?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13323224-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

32 Mona Avenue, Mangere Bridge, Auckland 2022 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5400269 — 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 5400269 — net $2,265.09 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 16 October 2025	$1,137.15	Rent arrears to 16 October 2025
Rubbish removal	$1,319.94	Rubbish removal
Net award	$2,265.09
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,265.09

Claims and awards for application 5400269 — net $2,265.09 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 16 October 2025

Amount: $1,137.15
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 16 October 2025

Rubbish removal

Amount: $1,319.94
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Net award

Landlord $2,265.09

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $2,265.09

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Akesa Tukuafu and Sitiveni Tukuafu must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,265.09 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $192.00 (BN-10032488) to Kāinga Ora– Homes And Communities immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held remotely. The tenants did not attend the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation and refund of the bond, following the end of the tenancy. The landlord has waived its right to reimbursement of the filing fee.

How much is owed for rent ?

The tenancy was terminated by the Tribunal on 16 October 2025 for abandonment. The landlord provided rent records 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 (RTA).
The tenant did not remove all rubbish at the end of the tenancy.
The landlord made separate claims for internal rubbish, external rubbish and removal of 6 tyres. I am satisfied that the landlord has proven that the amounts claimed for internal rubbish and removal of tyres are reasonable.
The landlord claims $1812.04 for removal of external rubbish. The landlord’s photograph’s support its claim that there was 11m³ of rubbish and belongings left at the premises other than in the house at the end of the tenancy. However I am not persuaded that the amount claimed is the reasonable cost of removing the rubbish.
I find the reasonable cost to be $1,150.00. In making this determination I have considered the cost of a 12m³ skip bin delivered to site, the cost of labour to remove the rubbish from the house and place it in the bin, and travel costs for those doing the work to travel to the tenancy premises. In determining the reasonable cost I have considered that the cost of disposing of the fridge left outside the premises is in addition to any rubbish/belongings placed into a skip bin. Other matters
The landlord had properly attempted to make an additional claim for damage to a shed. However at the hearing the landlord withdrew this claim.

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 5400269 — net $2,265.09 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 16 October 2025	$1,137.15	Rent arrears to 16 October 2025
Rubbish removal	$1,319.94	Rubbish removal
Net award	$2,265.09
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,265.09

Claims and awards for application 5400269 — net $2,265.09 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 16 October 2025

Amount: $1,137.15
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 16 October 2025

Rubbish removal

Amount: $1,319.94
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Net award

Landlord $2,265.09

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $2,265.09

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Akesa Tukuafu and Sitiveni Tukuafu must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,265.09 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $192.00 (BN-10032488) to Kāinga Ora– Homes And Communities immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held remotely. The tenants did not attend the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation and refund of the bond, following the end of the tenancy. The landlord has waived its right to reimbursement of the filing fee.

How much is owed for rent ?

The tenancy was terminated by the Tribunal on 16 October 2025 for abandonment. The landlord provided rent records 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 (RTA).
The tenant did not remove all rubbish at the end of the tenancy.
The landlord made separate claims for internal rubbish, external rubbish and removal of 6 tyres. I am satisfied that the landlord has proven that the amounts claimed for internal rubbish and removal of tyres are reasonable.
The landlord claims $1812.04 for removal of external rubbish. The landlord’s photograph’s support its claim that there was 11m³ of rubbish and belongings left at the premises other than in the house at the end of the tenancy. However I am not persuaded that the amount claimed is the reasonable cost of removing the rubbish.
I find the reasonable cost to be $1,150.00. In making this determination I have considered the cost of a 12m³ skip bin delivered to site, the cost of labour to remove the rubbish from the house and place it in the bin, and travel costs for those doing the work to travel to the tenancy premises. In determining the reasonable cost I have considered that the cost of disposing of the fridge left outside the premises is in addition to any rubbish/belongings placed into a skip bin. Other matters
The landlord had properly attempted to make an additional claim for damage to a shed. However at the hearing the landlord withdrew this claim.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5400269 — Rent arrears at 32 Mona Avenue, Mangere Bridge, Auckland 2022

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5400269 — Rent arrears at 32 Mona Avenue, Mangere Bridge, Auckland 2022

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

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

Frequently asked questions