What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5426348?

The tribunal order states: Ani Manukonga must pay Property Management New Plymouth 2020 Limited

How much money was awarded in case 5426348?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $390.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $84.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,342.86 awarded to landlord; Door (Kicked In), Jamb And Walls: $1,239.39 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $298.70 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $612.50 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5426348?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5426348?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13662087-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5426348?

The tribunal order states: Ani Manukonga must pay Property Management New Plymouth 2020 Limited

How much money was awarded in case 5426348?

Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $390.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $84.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,342.86 awarded to landlord; Door (Kicked In), Jamb And Walls: $1,239.39 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $298.70 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $612.50 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5426348?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5426348?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13662087-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

5C Tahurangi Place, Spotswood, New Plymouth 4310 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5426348 — Rent arrears

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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 5426348 — net $3,595.45 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 15 December 2025	$3,342.86	Rent arrears to 15 December 2025
Repairs: door (kicked in), jamb and walls	$1,239.39	Repairs: door (kicked in), jamb and walls
Rubbish removal: (agreed at mediation	$298.70	Rubbish removal: (agreed at mediation
Rubbish removal: under the house	$612.50	Rubbish removal: under the house
Lawns and Garden work	$390.00	Lawns and Garden work
Lock/key replacement	$84.00	Lock/key replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,595.45
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,595.45

Claims and awards for application 5426348 — net $3,595.45 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 15 December 2025

Amount: $3,342.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 15 December 2025

Repairs: door (kicked in), jamb and walls

Amount: $1,239.39
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: door (kicked in), jamb and walls

Rubbish removal: (agreed at mediation

Amount: $298.70
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: (agreed at mediation

Rubbish removal: under the house

Amount: $612.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: under the house

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $390.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Ani Manukonga must pay Property Management New Plymouth 2020 Limited T/A Ray White New Plymouth As Agent For Benjamin Lindsay $3,595.45 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,400.00 (BN-00015934) to Property Management New Plymouth 2020 Limited T/A Ray White New Plymouth As Agent For Benjamin Lindsay immediately.

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 15 December 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 remove all rubbish.
The tenant changed the original lock without permission to which the landlord changed had a key recut.
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.
The front door was kicked-in during the tenancy. The damage to the door, door jamb and walls in the premises are more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.

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 5426348 — net $3,595.45 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 15 December 2025	$3,342.86	Rent arrears to 15 December 2025
Repairs: door (kicked in), jamb and walls	$1,239.39	Repairs: door (kicked in), jamb and walls
Rubbish removal: (agreed at mediation	$298.70	Rubbish removal: (agreed at mediation
Rubbish removal: under the house	$612.50	Rubbish removal: under the house
Lawns and Garden work	$390.00	Lawns and Garden work
Lock/key replacement	$84.00	Lock/key replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,595.45
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,595.45

Claims and awards for application 5426348 — net $3,595.45 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 15 December 2025

Amount: $3,342.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 15 December 2025

Repairs: door (kicked in), jamb and walls

Amount: $1,239.39
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: door (kicked in), jamb and walls

Rubbish removal: (agreed at mediation

Amount: $298.70
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: (agreed at mediation

Rubbish removal: under the house

Amount: $612.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: under the house

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $390.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Ani Manukonga must pay Property Management New Plymouth 2020 Limited T/A Ray White New Plymouth As Agent For Benjamin Lindsay $3,595.45 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,400.00 (BN-00015934) to Property Management New Plymouth 2020 Limited T/A Ray White New Plymouth As Agent For Benjamin Lindsay immediately.

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 15 December 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 remove all rubbish.
The tenant changed the original lock without permission to which the landlord changed had a key recut.
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.
The front door was kicked-in during the tenancy. The damage to the door, door jamb and walls in the premises are more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5426348 — Rent arrears at 5C Tahurangi Place, Spotswood, New Plymouth 4310

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5426348 — Rent arrears at 5C Tahurangi Place, Spotswood, New Plymouth 4310

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

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

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

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

Property management

Frequently asked questions