What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5418289?

The tribunal order states: Reeta Anjali Prakash and ANAND KUMAR must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And

How much money was awarded in case 5418289?

Cleaning: $618.06 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $80.32 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $506.57 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $2,165.43 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5418289?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5418289?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13476073-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5418289?

The tribunal order states: Reeta Anjali Prakash and ANAND KUMAR must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And

How much money was awarded in case 5418289?

Cleaning: $618.06 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $80.32 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $506.57 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $2,165.43 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5418289?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5418289?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13476073-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

7 Rongomai Road, Otara, Auckland 2023 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5418289 — Cleanliness

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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 5418289 — net $3,122.38 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$506.57	Rent arrears
Cleaning	$618.06	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$2,165.43	Rubbish removal
Repairs	$80.32	Repairs
Net award	$3,122.38
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,122.38

Claims and awards for application 5418289 — net $3,122.38 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $506.57
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Cleaning

Amount: $618.06
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $2,165.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Repairs

Amount: $80.32
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs

Net award

Landlord $3,122.38

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $3,122.38

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Reeta Anjali Prakash and ANAND KUMAR must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $3,122.38 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $248.00 (3024743-006) to Kāinga Ora– Homes And Communities immediately.

Reasons

The applicant attended the hearing by video link. The respondent did not attend or answer the phone.
The applicant states that the tenancy ended on 4 November 2025 by way of 21 days’ notice given by the tenant. The applicant seeks the following: a) Rent arrears of $506.57 to that date; b) Cleaning costs of $618.06; c) Rubbish removal costs of $2,165.43; and d) Repair costs of $80.32 at the end of the tenancy.

Is the respondent liable for the rent arrears?

The applicant has provided rent records showing the amount owing up to 4 November 2025. I am satisfied that these records are accurate.
The rent arrears are awarded.

Is the respondent liable for the cleaning and rubbish removal costs?

The applicant has provided photographs from the end of the tenancy showing that the property was left well short of the standard required by section 40(1)(e)(iii), which requires a tenant to leave the premises in a reasonably clean and tidy condition and to remove all their rubbish.
There is a significant amount of belongings and rubbish left inside and outside the property and the property has not been cleaned.
I am satisfied that these costs were reasonably incurred as a result of the respondent’s breach of section 40.
The cleaning and rubbish removal costs are awarded.

Is the respondent liable for the repair costs?

The applicant has provided photographs showing two holes in a wall. I am satisfied that this damage was caused either carelessly or intentionally by the respondent in breach of section 40(2)(a). This is because the damage appears to have resulted from impact, and the tenant has attempted to conceal or remedy it by placing tape over the holes.
I am satisfied that the repair cost of $80.32 is reasonable and is awarded

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 5418289 — net $3,122.38 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$506.57	Rent arrears
Cleaning	$618.06	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$2,165.43	Rubbish removal
Repairs	$80.32	Repairs
Net award	$3,122.38
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,122.38

Claims and awards for application 5418289 — net $3,122.38 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $506.57
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Cleaning

Amount: $618.06
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $2,165.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Repairs

Amount: $80.32
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs

Net award

Landlord $3,122.38

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $3,122.38

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Reeta Anjali Prakash and ANAND KUMAR must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $3,122.38 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $248.00 (3024743-006) to Kāinga Ora– Homes And Communities immediately.

Reasons

The applicant attended the hearing by video link. The respondent did not attend or answer the phone.
The applicant states that the tenancy ended on 4 November 2025 by way of 21 days’ notice given by the tenant. The applicant seeks the following: a) Rent arrears of $506.57 to that date; b) Cleaning costs of $618.06; c) Rubbish removal costs of $2,165.43; and d) Repair costs of $80.32 at the end of the tenancy.

Is the respondent liable for the rent arrears?

The applicant has provided rent records showing the amount owing up to 4 November 2025. I am satisfied that these records are accurate.
The rent arrears are awarded.

Is the respondent liable for the cleaning and rubbish removal costs?

The applicant has provided photographs from the end of the tenancy showing that the property was left well short of the standard required by section 40(1)(e)(iii), which requires a tenant to leave the premises in a reasonably clean and tidy condition and to remove all their rubbish.
There is a significant amount of belongings and rubbish left inside and outside the property and the property has not been cleaned.
I am satisfied that these costs were reasonably incurred as a result of the respondent’s breach of section 40.
The cleaning and rubbish removal costs are awarded.

Is the respondent liable for the repair costs?

The applicant has provided photographs showing two holes in a wall. I am satisfied that this damage was caused either carelessly or intentionally by the respondent in breach of section 40(2)(a). This is because the damage appears to have resulted from impact, and the tenant has attempted to conceal or remedy it by placing tape over the holes.
I am satisfied that the repair cost of $80.32 is reasonable and is awarded

Tenancy Tribunal case 5418289 — Cleanliness at 7 Rongomai Road, Otara, Auckland 2023

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5418289 — Cleanliness at 7 Rongomai Road, Otara, Auckland 2023

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Is the respondent liable for the rent arrears?

Is the respondent liable for the cleaning and rubbish removal costs?

Is the respondent liable for the repair costs?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Is the respondent liable for the rent arrears?

Is the respondent liable for the cleaning and rubbish removal costs?

Is the respondent liable for the repair costs?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions