Tenantcheck Insights · Case study
Tenancy Tribunal case 5416970 — Tenancy dispute at 29 Woodleigh Street, Frankleigh Park, New Plymouth 4310
Published 3 March 2026 · Application 5416970
- Cleanliness
- Rubbish Removal
At a glance
Key facts from the published tribunal order.
Outcome
Landlord favoured
From published order
Location
New Plymouth
Tribunal region
Adjudicator
M Kemp
Dispute themes
Award balance
Gross awards, any bond applied per the order, and the remaining balance payable.
- Gross award
- $1,091.97
- Total balance for Tenant to pay Landlord
- $1,091.97
Claims & awards
What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.
| Claim | Landlord | Tenant | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubbish removal | $1,091.97 | Rubbish removal | |
| Net award | $1,091.97 | ||
| Total payable by Tenant to Landlord | $1,091.97 |
Claims and awards for application 5416970 — net $1,091.97 NZD. Verify on MoJ.
Rubbish removal
- Amount
- $1,091.97
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Rubbish removal
Net award
Landlord $1,091.97
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord
Landlord $1,091.97
Claim types — money lines allowed on this order
Order
- Colleen Raechell Le-Herewini must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $1,091.97 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
Reasons
- Only the landlord attended the hearing which took place remotely.
- The tenant did not join the hearing and did not answer the telephone on the two occasions that I also additionally telephoned her. The hearing took place in her absence because I am satisfied she has notice of the hearing. She has been served at an email address that was provided to the landlord in respect of future issues arising from the tenancy. Further, the landlord also continues to be her landlord at her new home and advises that the tenant knows about the hearing today because her property manager discussed it at a recent inspection.
- The landlord has applied for compensation following 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. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant did not remove all rubbish. I heard how the rubbish left included white goods, bed frames, couches and lounge chairs, a tyre, rug, shelving, clothing, desk, BBQ and other smaller miscellaneous items. This was supported by photographs provided. The sum claimed is reasonable. The sum ordered is proven.
- The landlord does not seek to recover the filing fee, so I have not ordered for the reimbursement of this.
Topics & place
Topics are dispute themes across the order (not the same as claim-type money lines).
Residential Tenancies Act sections
s40(1)
Key findings
- Dispute theme: rubbish removal
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Tenancy Tribunal case.
What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5416970?
The tribunal order states: Colleen Raechell Le-Herewini must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities
How much money was awarded in case 5416970?
Rubbish Removal: $1,091.97 awarded to landlord
What type of tenancy dispute was case 5416970?
The dispute type was not classified.
Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5416970?
The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13216885-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.