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Tenancy Tribunal case 5428488 — Rent arrears at 8 Kerry Place, Papakura, Papakura 2110
Published 28 March 2026 · Application 5428488
- Rent arrears
At a glance
Key facts from the published tribunal order.
Outcome
Landlord favoured
From published order
Location
Papakura
Tribunal region
Adjudicator
B Smallbone
Dispute themes
Award balance
Gross awards, any bond applied per the order, and the remaining balance payable.
- Gross award
- $3,932.32
- Bond payment as ordered
- −$2,780.00
- Total balance for Tenant to pay Landlord
- $1,152.32
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 27/03/26 | $3,177.14 | Rent arrears to 27/03/26 | |
| Water rates | $727.18 | Water rates | |
| Filing fee reimbursement | $28.00 | Filing fee reimbursement | |
| Net award | $1,152.32 | ||
| Total payable by Tenant to Landlord | $1,152.32 |
Claims and awards for application 5428488 — net $1,152.32 NZD. Verify on MoJ.
Rent arrears to 27/03/26
- Amount
- $3,177.14
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Rent arrears to 27/03/26
Water rates
- Amount
- $727.18
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Water rates
Filing fee reimbursement
- Amount
- $28.00
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Filing fee reimbursement
Net award
Landlord $1,152.32
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord
Landlord $1,152.32
Claim types — money lines allowed on this order
Order
- Teagina Aleluia and Mounga Kulihaapai must pay A Cube Rentals Limited As Agents For Karanvir Singh $1,152.32 immediately, being rent arrears to 27 March 2026.
- The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,780.00 (BN-00118325) to A Cube Rentals Limited As Agents For Karanvir Singh immediately. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to 27/03/26$3,177.14 Water rates$727.18 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$3,932.32 Less Bond$2,780.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$1,152.32
Reasons
- Both parties attended the hearing.
- The landlord has applied for termination of the tenancy for breach of the tenant’s obligations, rent arrears and refund of the bond.
Should the tenancy be terminated?
- Where a landlord applies to terminate for breach, and rent is at least 21 days in arrears on the hearing date, the Tribunal must terminate the tenancy. See sections 55 and 56(2) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
- Rent is at least 21 days in arrears at the hearing date. The tenancy is terminated.
How much does the tenant owe?
- The landlord has applied for rent arrears and water rates and has provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing. Filing fee
- Because the landlord has been successful with the claim the filing fee of $28.00 is ordered to be paid by the tenant.
Topics & place
Topics are dispute themes across the order (not the same as claim-type money lines).
Residential Tenancies Act sections
s55
Key findings
- Dispute theme: rent arrears
Property management
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Tenancy Tribunal case.
What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5428488?
The tribunal order states: Teagina Aleluia and Mounga Kulihaapai must pay A Cube Rentals Limited As
How much money was awarded in case 5428488?
Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,177.14 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $727.18 awarded to landlord
What type of tenancy dispute was case 5428488?
The primary dispute was Rent arrears.
Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5428488?
The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13365659-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.