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Tenancy Tribunal case 5421592 — Cleanliness at 28 Forbes Road, Favona, Auckland 2024
Published 21 April 2026 · Application 5421592
- Cleanliness
- Property damage
At a glance
Key facts from the published tribunal order.
Outcome
Landlord favoured
From published order
Location
Auckland
Tribunal region
Adjudicator
M Edison
Dispute themes
Award balance
Gross awards, any bond applied per the order, and the remaining balance payable.
- Gross award
- $2,122.76
- Total balance for Tenant to pay Landlord
- $2,122.76
Claims & awards
What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.
| Claim | Landlord | Tenant | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent to 11 November 2026 | $971.80 | Rent to 11 November 2026 | |
| Cleaning kitchen cupboards, oven, rangehood | $318.57 | Cleaning kitchen cupboards, oven, rangehood | |
| Rubbish removal | $410.53 | Rubbish removal | |
| Repairs to doors and walls | $171.86 | Repairs to doors and walls | |
| Lawns and Garden work | $250.00 | Lawns and Garden work | |
| Net award | $2,122.76 | ||
| Total payable by Tenant to Landlord | $2,122.76 |
Claims and awards for application 5421592 — net $2,122.76 NZD. Verify on MoJ.
Rent to 11 November 2026
- Amount
- $971.80
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Rent to 11 November 2026
Cleaning kitchen cupboards, oven, rangehood
- Amount
- $318.57
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Cleaning kitchen cupboards, oven, rangehood
Rubbish removal
- Amount
- $410.53
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Rubbish removal
Repairs to doors and walls
- Amount
- $171.86
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Repairs to doors and walls
Lawns and Garden work
- Amount
- $250.00
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Lawns and Garden work
Net award
Landlord $2,122.76
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord
Landlord $2,122.76
Claim types — money lines allowed on this order
Order
- Anita Rovine Vilikai and Leo Joseph Junior Vilikai must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,122.76 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.
Reasons
- The landlord attended the hearing today.
- The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.
- There is no bond. Rent Arrears
- The tenancy ended on 11 November 2025. 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.
- The premises required some cleaning in the kitchen. There was rubbish outside in the garden, which was overgrown. Tenant Damage
- 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.
- There was damage to walls and doors during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
- The landlord has not claimed for replacing the carpet, which was stained, given the tenancy ran for about 7 years.
Topics & place
Topics are dispute themes across the order (not the same as claim-type money lines).
Residential Tenancies Act sections
s4
Key findings
- Dispute theme: cleaning
- Dispute theme: property damage
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Tenancy Tribunal case.
What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5421592?
The tribunal order states: Anita Rovine Vilikai and Leo Joseph Junior Vilikai must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes
How much money was awarded in case 5421592?
Cleaning: $318.57 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $250.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $171.86 awarded to landlord; Rent: $971.80 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $410.53 awarded to landlord
What type of tenancy dispute was case 5421592?
The primary dispute was Cleanliness. Related themes: Property damage.
Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5421592?
The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13476783-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.