What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5429150?

The tribunal order states: Jamie Te Kau Sonny Russell must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities

How much money was awarded in case 5429150?

Cleaning: $708.42 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $42.09 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $400.00 awarded to landlord; Shelving Laundry Area: $121.05 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $2,057.60 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5429150?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5429150?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13609359-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5429150?

The tribunal order states: Jamie Te Kau Sonny Russell must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities

How much money was awarded in case 5429150?

Cleaning: $708.42 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $42.09 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $400.00 awarded to landlord; Shelving Laundry Area: $121.05 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $2,057.60 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5429150?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5429150?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13609359-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

21 Stonehaven Crescent, West End, Palmerston North Tenancy Tribunal Case 5429150 — 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 5429150 — net $3,329.16 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$400.00	Rent arrears
Cleaning: Oven, stove, rangehood, house	$708.42	Cleaning: Oven, stove, rangehood, house
Rubbish removal: Exterior and interior	$2,057.60	Rubbish removal: Exterior and interior
Repairs: Shelving laundry area	$121.05	Repairs: Shelving laundry area
Cleaning: Shed	$42.09	Cleaning: Shed
Net award	$3,329.16
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,329.16

Claims and awards for application 5429150 — net $3,329.16 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $400.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Cleaning: Oven, stove, rangehood, house

Amount: $708.42
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: Oven, stove, rangehood, house

Rubbish removal: Exterior and interior

Amount: $2,057.60
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: Exterior and interior

Repairs: Shelving laundry area

Amount: $121.05
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Shelving laundry area

Cleaning: Shed

Amount: $42.09
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: Shed

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Rent arrears Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Jamie Te Kau Sonny Russell must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $3,329.16 immediately, being rent arrears to 14 December 2025

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. The Tenant did not appear.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and compensation.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 14 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 is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.
The tenant did not leave the premises in a reasonably clean and tidy condition and failed to remove all rubbish. A substantial amount of furniture, clothing, household items, and rubbish was left behind. Photographs from the exit inspection showed the property appeared abandoned, as though the Tenant had left without taking their belongings. The oven and rangehood were dirty and required cleaning. The property would have also required general cleaning after the Landlord removed the Tenants items. Photographs of the shed showed items that needed to be removed and surfaces that required wiping down. There was also extensive rubbish outside the property, including rubbish left in the bins, tables and chairs.
The amounts ordered are proved.
The laundry shelves were missing at the end of the tenancy so the Landlord had to replace these. The entry and exit inspection reports substantiated the shelves were removed during the tenancy.
The amount 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 5429150 — net $3,329.16 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$400.00	Rent arrears
Cleaning: Oven, stove, rangehood, house	$708.42	Cleaning: Oven, stove, rangehood, house
Rubbish removal: Exterior and interior	$2,057.60	Rubbish removal: Exterior and interior
Repairs: Shelving laundry area	$121.05	Repairs: Shelving laundry area
Cleaning: Shed	$42.09	Cleaning: Shed
Net award	$3,329.16
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,329.16

Claims and awards for application 5429150 — net $3,329.16 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $400.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Cleaning: Oven, stove, rangehood, house

Amount: $708.42
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: Oven, stove, rangehood, house

Rubbish removal: Exterior and interior

Amount: $2,057.60
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: Exterior and interior

Repairs: Shelving laundry area

Amount: $121.05
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Shelving laundry area

Cleaning: Shed

Amount: $42.09
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: Shed

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Rent arrears Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Jamie Te Kau Sonny Russell must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $3,329.16 immediately, being rent arrears to 14 December 2025

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. The Tenant did not appear.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and compensation.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 14 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 is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.
The tenant did not leave the premises in a reasonably clean and tidy condition and failed to remove all rubbish. A substantial amount of furniture, clothing, household items, and rubbish was left behind. Photographs from the exit inspection showed the property appeared abandoned, as though the Tenant had left without taking their belongings. The oven and rangehood were dirty and required cleaning. The property would have also required general cleaning after the Landlord removed the Tenants items. Photographs of the shed showed items that needed to be removed and surfaces that required wiping down. There was also extensive rubbish outside the property, including rubbish left in the bins, tables and chairs.
The amounts ordered are proved.
The laundry shelves were missing at the end of the tenancy so the Landlord had to replace these. The entry and exit inspection reports substantiated the shelves were removed during the tenancy.
The amount ordered are proved.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5429150 — Cleanliness at 21 Stonehaven Crescent, West End, Palmerston North

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5429150 — Cleanliness at 21 Stonehaven Crescent, West End, Palmerston North

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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

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

Frequently asked questions