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Tenancy Tribunal case 5446012 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Unit 3, 81 Pilkington Road, Panmure, Auckland
Published 29 May 2026 · Application 5446012
- Rent arrears
- Property damage
At a glance
Key facts from the published tribunal order.
Outcome
Landlord favoured
From published order
Location
Auckland
Tribunal region
Adjudicator
M Brennan
Dispute themes
Award balance
Gross awards, any bond applied per the order, and the remaining balance payable.
- Gross award
- $2,186.94
- Total balance for Tenant to pay Landlord
- $2,186.94
Claims & awards
What this tenancy cost at tribunal — claim, category, amount, and party awarded, with reconciled net total.
| Claim | Landlord | Tenant | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent arrears (14 Jan 26 – 30 Jan 26 | $992.86 | Rent arrears (14 Jan 26 – 30 Jan 26 | |
| Water rates | $149.08 | Water rates | |
| Lock/key replacement | $795.00 | Lock/key replacement | |
| Rubbish removal | $250.00 | Rubbish removal | |
| Net award | $2,186.94 | ||
| Total payable by Tenant to Landlord | $2,186.94 |
Claims and awards for application 5446012 — net $2,186.94 NZD. Verify on MoJ.
Rent arrears (14 Jan 26 – 30 Jan 26
- Amount
- $992.86
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Rent arrears (14 Jan 26 – 30 Jan 26
Water rates
- Amount
- $149.08
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Water rates
Lock/key replacement
- Amount
- $795.00
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Lock/key replacement
Rubbish removal
- Amount
- $250.00
- Awarded to
- Landlord
- Reason
- Rubbish removal
Net award
Landlord $2,186.94
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord
Landlord $2,186.94
Claim types — money lines allowed on this order
Order
- Sisi Lealaiauloto and Moana Tiatia must pay Inspire Property Management Limited As Agent For Nicola Adehl Walsh/ N Walsh Investments Limited $2,186.94 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
Reasons
- Both parties attended the hearing.
- The landlord has applied for rent arrears and compensation following the end of the tenancy.
How much is owed for rent and water rates?
- The tenancy ended on 30 January 2026. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amounts owing at the end of the tenancy are as ordered. The tenants accepted both as due.
Did the tenants comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?
- At the end of the tenancy the tenants 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 tenants left some rubbish that was removed at an invoiced cost of $250.00. Again, the tenants accepted the need for the removal and the costs involved.
- The tenants did not return the keys or remotes due to a misunderstanding to exit between her and her mother. The landlord provided an invoice for the locksmith attending to resecure the premises. This totalled $795.00 and the tenants accepted the need and cost.
- The amounts ordered are proved. Filing fee
- Because Inspire Property Management Limited As Agent For Nicola Adehl Walsh/ N Walsh Investments Limited has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee.
Topics & place
Topics are dispute themes across the order (not the same as claim-type money lines).
Residential Tenancies Act sections
s40(1)
Key findings
- Dispute theme: rent arrears
- Dispute theme: property damage
Property management
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Tenancy Tribunal case.
What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5446012?
The tribunal order states: Sisi Lealaiauloto and Moana Tiatia must pay Inspire Property Management
How much money was awarded in case 5446012?
Property Damage: $795.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $992.86 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $250.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $149.08 awarded to landlord
What type of tenancy dispute was case 5446012?
The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Property damage.
Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5446012?
The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13677637-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.