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Tenancy Tribunal case 5406108 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Flat 1, 22 Avenal Street, Avenal, Invercargill 9810
Published 15 May 2026 · Application 5406108
- Rent arrears
- Cleanliness
At a glance
Key facts from the published tribunal order.
Outcome
Landlord favoured
From published order
Location
Invercargill
Tribunal region
Adjudicator
B Smallbone
Dispute themes
Award balance
Gross awards, any bond applied per the order, and the remaining balance payable.
- Gross award
- $1,503.09
- Bond payment as ordered
- −$1,340.00
- Total balance for Tenant to pay Landlord
- $163.09
Claims & awards
What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.
| Claim | Landlord | Tenant | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent arrears | $920.71 | Rent arrears | |
| Cleaning | $195.00 | Cleaning | |
| Rubbish removal | $172.50 | Rubbish removal | |
| Carpet Cleaning | $186.88 | Carpet Cleaning | |
| Filing fee reimbursement | $28.00 | Filing fee reimbursement | |
| Net award | $163.09 | ||
| Total payable by Tenant to Landlord | $163.09 |
Claims and awards for application 5406108 — net $163.09 NZD. Verify on MoJ.
Rent arrears
- Amount
- $920.71
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Rent arrears
Cleaning
- Amount
- $195.00
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Cleaning
Rubbish removal
- Amount
- $172.50
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Rubbish removal
Carpet Cleaning
- Amount
- $186.88
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Carpet Cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement
- Amount
- $28.00
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Filing fee reimbursement
Net award
Landlord $163.09
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord
Landlord $163.09
Claim types — money lines allowed on this order
Order
- The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,340.00 (5246608-012) to Inspire Real Estate Limited immediately.
- Ashley Matthew Trent Gantley must pay Inspire Real Estate Limited $163.09 calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$920.71 Cleaning$195.00 Rubbish removal$172.50 Carpet Cleaning$186.88 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$1,503.09 Less Bond$1,340.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$163.09
- Ashley Gantley will pay the $163.09 as follows: a. $63.09 by Friday 22 May 2026 b. $50.00 by Friday 29 May 2026 c. $50.00 by Friday 5 June 2026
- Default in any payment will result in the total outstanding being enforceable immediately.
Reasons
- The tenant agreed that the amount claimed is reasonable and will pay the amount ordered.
Topics & place
Topics are dispute themes across the order (not the same as claim-type money lines).
Key findings
- Dispute theme: rent arrears
- Dispute theme: cleaning
Property management
- INSPIRE REAL ESTATE LIMITED (applicant)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Tenancy Tribunal case.
What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5406108?
The tribunal order states: The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,340.00 (5246608-012) to Inspire Real
How much money was awarded in case 5406108?
Cleaning: $186.88 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $195.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $920.71 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $172.50 awarded to landlord
What type of tenancy dispute was case 5406108?
The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Cleanliness.
Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5406108?
The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13602220-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.