A renter has been ordered to pay about $18,600 after smashing holes in the walls, breaking windows and ruining the carpet at a Taupo property.
The Tenancy Tribunal found Natashia Shelford-Marsh damaged the home intentionally - and that the damage to it went beyond fair wear and tear.
Landlord Westerman Property Solutions Ltd complained to the tribunal that Shelford-Marsh didn't comply with her obligations at the end of the tenancy.
Those obligations are that a tenant leaves the premises reasonably clean and tidy, removes all rubbish, returns all keys and security devices, and leaves all chattels provided for their benefit.
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