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Tenancy Tribunal case 5421944 — Rent arrears at 13 Odlin Crescent, Nawton, Hamilton 3200
Published 10 April 2026 · Application 5421944
- Rent arrears
- Property damage
- Cleanliness
At a glance
Key facts from the published tribunal order.
Outcome
Landlord favoured
From published order
Location
Hamilton
Tribunal region
Adjudicator
J Tam
Dispute themes
Award balance
Gross awards, any bond applied per the order, and the remaining balance payable.
- Gross award
- $9,114.42
- Total balance for Tenant to pay Landlord
- $9,114.42
Claims & awards
What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.
| Claim | Landlord | Tenant | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent arrears to 10 November 2025 (incorporating the previous Tribunal order under 5330959 | $7,208.58 | Rent arrears to 10 November 2025 (incorporating the previous Tribunal order under 5330959 | |
| Repairs: carpet replacement (removed by tenant | $176.25 | Repairs: carpet replacement (removed by tenant | |
| Cleaning | $456.62 | Cleaning | |
| Repairs: replacement of laundry tub (removed by tenant | $428.32 | Repairs: replacement of laundry tub (removed by tenant | |
| Repairs: replacement of vanity (removed by tenant | $844.65 | Repairs: replacement of vanity (removed by tenant | |
| Net award | $9,114.42 | ||
| Total payable by Tenant to Landlord | $9,114.42 |
Claims and awards for application 5421944 — net $9,114.42 NZD. Verify on MoJ.
Rent arrears to 10 November 2025 (incorporating the previous Tribunal order under 5330959
- Amount
- $7,208.58
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Rent arrears to 10 November 2025 (incorporating the previous Tribunal order under 5330959
Repairs: carpet replacement (removed by tenant
- Amount
- $176.25
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Repairs: carpet replacement (removed by tenant
Cleaning
- Amount
- $456.62
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Cleaning
Repairs: replacement of laundry tub (removed by tenant
- Amount
- $428.32
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Repairs: replacement of laundry tub (removed by tenant
Repairs: replacement of vanity (removed by tenant
- Amount
- $844.65
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Repairs: replacement of vanity (removed by tenant
Net award
Landlord $9,114.42
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord
Landlord $9,114.42
Claim types — money lines allowed on this order
Order
- Tristine Atahere Raheke must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $9,114.42 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
- This order incorporates the Tribunal order made on 17 September 2025 under application 5330959.
Reasons
- Only the landlord attended the hearing.
- The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, and cleaning costs following the end of the tenancy.
How much is owed for rent?
- The tenant vacated on 10 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. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
- The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy.
- 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.
- The following items were removed and damaged during the tenancy: carpet, laundry tub and vanity. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
- The amounts ordered are proved. I have taken into account betterment and depreciation.
- On 17 September 2025 under application 5330959 the Tribunal made an order relating to this tenancy, for rent arrears. The previous order is incorporated into this order for enforcement purposes.
Topics & place
Topics are dispute themes across the order (not the same as claim-type money lines).
Residential Tenancies Act sections
s40(1), s40(2)
Key findings
- Dispute theme: rent arrears
- Dispute theme: property damage
- Dispute theme: cleaning
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Tenancy Tribunal case.
What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5421944?
The tribunal order states: Tristine Atahere Raheke must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities
How much money was awarded in case 5421944?
Cleaning: $456.62 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $7,208.58 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $176.25 awarded to landlord; Laundry Tub (Removed By Tenant: $428.32 awarded to landlord; Vanity (Removed By Tenant: $844.65 awarded to landlord
What type of tenancy dispute was case 5421944?
The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Property damage, Cleanliness.
Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5421944?
The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13423740-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.