What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5416754?

The tribunal order states: Brett Michael Thomson must pay Maranello Property Investments Limited

How much money was awarded in case 5416754?

Dump Fees: $155.27 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $28.75 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $474.38 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $125.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $354.95 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,512.85 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $791.61 awarded to landlord; Walls and Doors: $455.21 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5416754?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5416754?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13255228-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5416754?

The tribunal order states: Brett Michael Thomson must pay Maranello Property Investments Limited

How much money was awarded in case 5416754?

Dump Fees: $155.27 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $28.75 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $474.38 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $125.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $354.95 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,512.85 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $791.61 awarded to landlord; Walls and Doors: $455.21 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5416754?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5416754?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13255228-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat Flat 5, 482 Hereford Street, Linwood, Christchurch Tenancy Tribunal Case 5416754 — 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 5416754 — net $4,226.02 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 12 January 2026	$3,512.85	Rent arrears to 12 January 2026
Repairs to walls and doors (plastering and painting) and replace door in bedroom	$455.21	Repairs to walls and doors (plastering and painting) and replace door in bedroom
Repair broken power socket	$28.75	Repair broken power socket
Cleaning, carpet cleaning, and rubbish removal	$791.61	Cleaning, carpet cleaning, and rubbish removal
Repairs to gate, kitchen cabinetry	$474.38	Repairs to gate, kitchen cabinetry
Dump fees	$155.27	Dump fees
Lock/key replacement	$125.00	Lock/key replacement
Repairs to fence	$354.95	Repairs to fence
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,226.02
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,226.02

Claims and awards for application 5416754 — net $4,226.02 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 12 January 2026

Amount: $3,512.85
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 12 January 2026

Repairs to walls and doors (plastering and painting) and replace door in bedroom

Amount: $455.21
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs to walls and doors (plastering and painting) and replace door in bedroom

Repair broken power socket

Amount: $28.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repair broken power socket

Cleaning, carpet cleaning, and rubbish removal

Amount: $791.61
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning, carpet cleaning, and rubbish removal

Repairs to gate, kitchen cabinetry

Amount: $474.38
Awarded to: Landlord

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Brett Michael Thomson must pay Maranello Property Investments Limited $4,226.02 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,700.00 (BN-00129858) to Maranello Property Investments Limited immediately.

Reasons

Ms Russell (in person) and Mr Loader (by phone) represented the landlord. The tenant did not attend the hearing.
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?

The landlord found the tenancy abandoned on 12 January 2026. The landlord has limited its claim for rent to that date. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount of rent owing.

Did the tenant comply with his 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 1 .
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
Because the property appeared to be abandoned, the landlord changed the locks. The tenant did not return the keys.

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 2 .
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: there were holes in walls; a door was damaged and had to be replaced; the kitchen cabinetry was damaged; a power socket was broken; and a fence was damaged because it had been driven into.
The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. 1 See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) 2 See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA
The amounts ordered are proved by invoices, quotes, and photos, and by the evidence the landlord’s representatives gave at the hearing.
I have reimbursed the landlord the filing fee on the successful application.

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 5416754 — net $4,226.02 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 12 January 2026	$3,512.85	Rent arrears to 12 January 2026
Repairs to walls and doors (plastering and painting) and replace door in bedroom	$455.21	Repairs to walls and doors (plastering and painting) and replace door in bedroom
Repair broken power socket	$28.75	Repair broken power socket
Cleaning, carpet cleaning, and rubbish removal	$791.61	Cleaning, carpet cleaning, and rubbish removal
Repairs to gate, kitchen cabinetry	$474.38	Repairs to gate, kitchen cabinetry
Dump fees	$155.27	Dump fees
Lock/key replacement	$125.00	Lock/key replacement
Repairs to fence	$354.95	Repairs to fence
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,226.02
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,226.02

Claims and awards for application 5416754 — net $4,226.02 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 12 January 2026

Amount: $3,512.85
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 12 January 2026

Repairs to walls and doors (plastering and painting) and replace door in bedroom

Amount: $455.21
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs to walls and doors (plastering and painting) and replace door in bedroom

Repair broken power socket

Amount: $28.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repair broken power socket

Cleaning, carpet cleaning, and rubbish removal

Amount: $791.61
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning, carpet cleaning, and rubbish removal

Repairs to gate, kitchen cabinetry

Amount: $474.38
Awarded to: Landlord

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Brett Michael Thomson must pay Maranello Property Investments Limited $4,226.02 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,700.00 (BN-00129858) to Maranello Property Investments Limited immediately.

Reasons

Ms Russell (in person) and Mr Loader (by phone) represented the landlord. The tenant did not attend the hearing.
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?

The landlord found the tenancy abandoned on 12 January 2026. The landlord has limited its claim for rent to that date. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount of rent owing.

Did the tenant comply with his 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 1 .
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
Because the property appeared to be abandoned, the landlord changed the locks. The tenant did not return the keys.

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 2 .
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: there were holes in walls; a door was damaged and had to be replaced; the kitchen cabinetry was damaged; a power socket was broken; and a fence was damaged because it had been driven into.
The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. 1 See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) 2 See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA
The amounts ordered are proved by invoices, quotes, and photos, and by the evidence the landlord’s representatives gave at the hearing.
I have reimbursed the landlord the filing fee on the successful application.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5416754 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Flat 5, 482 Hereford Street, Linwood, Christchurch

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5416754 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Flat 5, 482 Hereford Street, Linwood, Christchurch

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

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

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?

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

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions