What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5421942?

The tribunal order states: Naydine Miimetua Agnes Browne must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And

How much money was awarded in case 5421942?

Cleaning: $465.35 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $165.86 awarded to landlord; 2 Holes In Walls: $80.32 awarded to landlord; 3 Holes In Doors: $274.62 awarded to landlord; Rehang Cabinet Door: $32.49 awarded to landlord; Replace Door Knob Wardrobe: $26.73 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,254.75 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $3,119.99 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5421942?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness. Related themes: Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5421942?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13423808-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5421942?

The tribunal order states: Naydine Miimetua Agnes Browne must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And

How much money was awarded in case 5421942?

Cleaning: $465.35 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $165.86 awarded to landlord; 2 Holes In Walls: $80.32 awarded to landlord; 3 Holes In Doors: $274.62 awarded to landlord; Rehang Cabinet Door: $32.49 awarded to landlord; Replace Door Knob Wardrobe: $26.73 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,254.75 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $3,119.99 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5421942?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness. Related themes: Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5421942?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13423808-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

9 Solent Street, Mangere, Auckland 2022 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5421942 — 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 5421942 — net $5,420.11 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Cleaning	$465.35	Cleaning
Cleaning: oven	$165.86	Cleaning: oven
Rubbish removal: interior	$3,119.99	Rubbish removal: interior
Rubbish removal: exterior	$1,254.75	Rubbish removal: exterior
Repairs: 3 holes in doors	$274.62	Repairs: 3 holes in doors
Repairs: 2 holes in walls	$80.32	Repairs: 2 holes in walls
Repairs: rehang cabinet door	$32.49	Repairs: rehang cabinet door
Repairs: replace door knob wardrobe	$26.73	Repairs: replace door knob wardrobe
Net award	$5,420.11
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$5,420.11

Claims and awards for application 5421942 — net $5,420.11 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Cleaning

Amount: $465.35
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Cleaning: oven

Amount: $165.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: oven

Rubbish removal: interior

Amount: $3,119.99
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: interior

Rubbish removal: exterior

Amount: $1,254.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: exterior

Repairs: 3 holes in doors

Amount: $274.62
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: 3 holes in doors

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Naydine Miimetua Agnes Browne must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $5,420.11 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landord attended the hearing. There was no appearance for the tenant.
The landlord has applied for compensation following the end of the tenancy which terminated on 10 November 2025 after the tenant gave notice.
The landlord provided copies of entry and exit inspections and a list of amounts claimed through their maintenance and works system.
The following matters that were in the application were withdrawn: a. cleaning and scrubbing kitchen cupboards b. pool gate hinge and gate latch c. slash and dispose of grass d. window trim seal.

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 and remove all rubbish. See section 40(1)(e) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The photographs show that the tenant had not done any cleaning and the oven had not been cleaned in some time. She abandoned a large number of items and left piles of rubbish. The landlord had to dispose of 19 cubic metres of items from the interior and 7 cubic metres of rubbish from the exterior.
The amounts ordered are proved.

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. See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA.
Tenants are liable for the cost of repairing damage that is intentional or which results from any activity at the premises that is an imprisonable offence. This applies to anything the tenant does and anything done by a person they are responsible for. See section 49B(1) RTA.
Damage is intentional where a person intends to cause damage and takes the necessary steps to achieve that purpose. Damage is also intentional where a person does something, or allows a situation to continue, knowing that damage is a certainty. See Guo v Korck [2019] NZHC 1541.
There were several small areas of damage. There were small holes the walls in the hallway and living room. There was a hole in the wardrobe door and a knob missing. There was damage to the door into bedroom 2 and a deep scratch in the wardrobe door in the hallway.
The amounts ordered are proved.
Because Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee, but have not included it in the order above, given the landlord will not enforce it.

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 5421942 — net $5,420.11 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Cleaning	$465.35	Cleaning
Cleaning: oven	$165.86	Cleaning: oven
Rubbish removal: interior	$3,119.99	Rubbish removal: interior
Rubbish removal: exterior	$1,254.75	Rubbish removal: exterior
Repairs: 3 holes in doors	$274.62	Repairs: 3 holes in doors
Repairs: 2 holes in walls	$80.32	Repairs: 2 holes in walls
Repairs: rehang cabinet door	$32.49	Repairs: rehang cabinet door
Repairs: replace door knob wardrobe	$26.73	Repairs: replace door knob wardrobe
Net award	$5,420.11
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$5,420.11

Claims and awards for application 5421942 — net $5,420.11 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Cleaning

Amount: $465.35
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Cleaning: oven

Amount: $165.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: oven

Rubbish removal: interior

Amount: $3,119.99
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: interior

Rubbish removal: exterior

Amount: $1,254.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: exterior

Repairs: 3 holes in doors

Amount: $274.62
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: 3 holes in doors

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Naydine Miimetua Agnes Browne must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $5,420.11 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landord attended the hearing. There was no appearance for the tenant.
The landlord has applied for compensation following the end of the tenancy which terminated on 10 November 2025 after the tenant gave notice.
The landlord provided copies of entry and exit inspections and a list of amounts claimed through their maintenance and works system.
The following matters that were in the application were withdrawn: a. cleaning and scrubbing kitchen cupboards b. pool gate hinge and gate latch c. slash and dispose of grass d. window trim seal.

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 and remove all rubbish. See section 40(1)(e) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The photographs show that the tenant had not done any cleaning and the oven had not been cleaned in some time. She abandoned a large number of items and left piles of rubbish. The landlord had to dispose of 19 cubic metres of items from the interior and 7 cubic metres of rubbish from the exterior.
The amounts ordered are proved.

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. See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA.
Tenants are liable for the cost of repairing damage that is intentional or which results from any activity at the premises that is an imprisonable offence. This applies to anything the tenant does and anything done by a person they are responsible for. See section 49B(1) RTA.
Damage is intentional where a person intends to cause damage and takes the necessary steps to achieve that purpose. Damage is also intentional where a person does something, or allows a situation to continue, knowing that damage is a certainty. See Guo v Korck [2019] NZHC 1541.
There were several small areas of damage. There were small holes the walls in the hallway and living room. There was a hole in the wardrobe door and a knob missing. There was damage to the door into bedroom 2 and a deep scratch in the wardrobe door in the hallway.
The amounts ordered are proved.
Because Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee, but have not included it in the order above, given the landlord will not enforce it.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5421942 — Cleanliness at 9 Solent Street, Mangere, Auckland 2022

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5421942 — Cleanliness at 9 Solent Street, Mangere, Auckland 2022

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Did the tenant comply with their 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

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Did the tenant comply with their 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

Frequently asked questions