What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5428460?

The tribunal order states: Levonne Scott must pay Parklane Real Estate Limited T/A Ray White Swanson

How much money was awarded in case 5428460?

Cleaning: $509.00 awarded to landlord; Credit: $50.58 awarded to tenant; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $563.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,785.71 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,000.50 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5428460?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5428460?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13528983-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5428460?

The tribunal order states: Levonne Scott must pay Parklane Real Estate Limited T/A Ray White Swanson

How much money was awarded in case 5428460?

Cleaning: $509.00 awarded to landlord; Credit: $50.58 awarded to tenant; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $563.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,785.71 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,000.50 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5428460?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5428460?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13528983-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

145 Bethells Road, Bethells Beach, RD 1, Bethells Beach Tenancy Tribunal Case 5428460 — 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 5428460 — net $3,636.13 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Rent arrears	$2,785.71		Rent arrears
Cleaning	$509.00		Cleaning
Rubbish removal and abandoned items	$1,000.50		Rubbish removal and abandoned items
Lawns and Garden work	$563.50		Lawns and Garden work
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00		Filing fee reimbursement
Credit		$50.58	Credit
Total award	$4,886.71	$50.58
Net award	$3,636.13
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,636.13

Claims and awards for application 5428460 — net $3,636.13 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $2,785.71
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Cleaning

Amount: $509.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal and abandoned items

Amount: $1,000.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal and abandoned items

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $563.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Levonne Scott must pay Parklane Real Estate Limited T/A Ray White Swanson As The Agent For Raumati Point Ltd $3,636.13 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,200.00 () to Parklane Real Estate Limited T/A Ray White Swanson As The Agent For Raumati Point Ltd immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, set down to be conducted via video conference. There was no entry into the conference by the tenant but she had sent an email earlier explaining why she would not be able to attend but that she was fine with the hearing proceeding.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.
This was a very long tenancy that commenced back in 2005.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 12 January 2026. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy was $2,785.71.
A credit of $50.58 existed in the account and that has been applied against the debt.

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 explained in an email submission that she did not dispute the claims and provided some context. This email was recounted to the landlord.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish. The lawns and gardens required attention.
The landlord evidence the claims with photos from exit. The items for removal were in discrete areas but many were of a large size such as mattresses, white wear or furniture. The bulk of the items accounted for much of the significant cost of removal and disposal as invoiced.
The invoices provided align with what would be considered reasonable effort to address the cleaning, removal and outdoor efforts required to return the premises to the reasonable condition as required.
The amounts ordered are proved. Filing fee
As the landlord has been wholly successful I must return the application filing fee.

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 5428460 — net $3,636.13 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Rent arrears	$2,785.71		Rent arrears
Cleaning	$509.00		Cleaning
Rubbish removal and abandoned items	$1,000.50		Rubbish removal and abandoned items
Lawns and Garden work	$563.50		Lawns and Garden work
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00		Filing fee reimbursement
Credit		$50.58	Credit
Total award	$4,886.71	$50.58
Net award	$3,636.13
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,636.13

Claims and awards for application 5428460 — net $3,636.13 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $2,785.71
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Cleaning

Amount: $509.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal and abandoned items

Amount: $1,000.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal and abandoned items

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $563.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Levonne Scott must pay Parklane Real Estate Limited T/A Ray White Swanson As The Agent For Raumati Point Ltd $3,636.13 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,200.00 () to Parklane Real Estate Limited T/A Ray White Swanson As The Agent For Raumati Point Ltd immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, set down to be conducted via video conference. There was no entry into the conference by the tenant but she had sent an email earlier explaining why she would not be able to attend but that she was fine with the hearing proceeding.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.
This was a very long tenancy that commenced back in 2005.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 12 January 2026. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy was $2,785.71.
A credit of $50.58 existed in the account and that has been applied against the debt.

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 explained in an email submission that she did not dispute the claims and provided some context. This email was recounted to the landlord.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish. The lawns and gardens required attention.
The landlord evidence the claims with photos from exit. The items for removal were in discrete areas but many were of a large size such as mattresses, white wear or furniture. The bulk of the items accounted for much of the significant cost of removal and disposal as invoiced.
The invoices provided align with what would be considered reasonable effort to address the cleaning, removal and outdoor efforts required to return the premises to the reasonable condition as required.
The amounts ordered are proved. Filing fee
As the landlord has been wholly successful I must return the application filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5428460 — Rent arrears at 145 Bethells Road, Bethells Beach, RD 1, Bethells Beach

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5428460 — Rent arrears at 145 Bethells Road, Bethells Beach, RD 1, Bethells Beach

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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?

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?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions