What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4433542 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

How much money was awarded in case 4433542?

Cleaning: $455.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $172.50 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $493.39 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,501.43 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $550.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $40.57 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4433542?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4433542?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9245421-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4433542 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

How much money was awarded in case 4433542?

Cleaning: $455.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $172.50 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $493.39 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,501.43 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $550.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $40.57 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4433542?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4433542?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9245421-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 4433542 — 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 4433542 — net $3,233.33 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$1,501.43	Rent arrears
Water rates	$40.57	Water rates
Cleaning	$455.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$550.00	Rubbish removal
Lawns and Garden work	$172.50	Lawns and Garden work
Lock/key replacement	$493.39	Lock/key replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,233.33
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,233.33

Claims and awards for application 4433542 — net $3,233.33 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $1,501.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Water rates

Amount: $40.57
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Cleaning

Amount: $455.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $550.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $172.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Lock/key replacement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
Teepara Diaz and Joshua Neru must pay [The landlord/s] $3,233.33 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.

Reasons

Only the landlord, represented by [The landlord's representative/s], attended the hearing. The tenants, while notified, did not attend, and the hearing proceeded in their absence.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy. The landlord has advised that the balance of the bond has been paid to the landlord.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

This tenancy began on 16 June 2021 and ended on 30 September 2022. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices 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) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the RTA).
The landlord claims the tenant has been in breach of the above obligations and seeks the following costs: a. Cleaning b. Rubbish removal c. Lawns and gardening d. Key/lock replacement
The landlord has established that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish. At the end of the tenancy there were large items, including furniture, appliances and general rubbish left behind, which the landlord had to arrange for removal and disposal. The lawns were overgrown and had to be mowed, and the garden needed tidying. The landlord gave oral evidence and produced photographic evidence of the condition of the premises at the end of the tenancy, and before the tenancy began. Detailed inspection reports and invoices for cleaning ($455.00), rubbish removal costs ($550.00) and lawns/gardening ($172.50) have also been produced.
The tenant did not return the keys. The landlord had to change the lock and keys, for security reasons, before the premises could be re-let. The relevant invoice was produced. The landlord is awarded $493.39 for this cost. Filing fee
Because the landlord has been successful, the tenant is to pay the landlord’s 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 4433542 — net $3,233.33 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$1,501.43	Rent arrears
Water rates	$40.57	Water rates
Cleaning	$455.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$550.00	Rubbish removal
Lawns and Garden work	$172.50	Lawns and Garden work
Lock/key replacement	$493.39	Lock/key replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,233.33
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,233.33

Claims and awards for application 4433542 — net $3,233.33 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $1,501.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Water rates

Amount: $40.57
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Cleaning

Amount: $455.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $550.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $172.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Lock/key replacement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
Teepara Diaz and Joshua Neru must pay [The landlord/s] $3,233.33 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.

Reasons

Only the landlord, represented by [The landlord's representative/s], attended the hearing. The tenants, while notified, did not attend, and the hearing proceeded in their absence.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy. The landlord has advised that the balance of the bond has been paid to the landlord.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

This tenancy began on 16 June 2021 and ended on 30 September 2022. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices 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) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the RTA).
The landlord claims the tenant has been in breach of the above obligations and seeks the following costs: a. Cleaning b. Rubbish removal c. Lawns and gardening d. Key/lock replacement
The landlord has established that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish. At the end of the tenancy there were large items, including furniture, appliances and general rubbish left behind, which the landlord had to arrange for removal and disposal. The lawns were overgrown and had to be mowed, and the garden needed tidying. The landlord gave oral evidence and produced photographic evidence of the condition of the premises at the end of the tenancy, and before the tenancy began. Detailed inspection reports and invoices for cleaning ($455.00), rubbish removal costs ($550.00) and lawns/gardening ($172.50) have also been produced.
The tenant did not return the keys. The landlord had to change the lock and keys, for security reasons, before the premises could be re-let. The relevant invoice was produced. The landlord is awarded $493.39 for this cost. Filing fee
Because the landlord has been successful, the tenant is to pay the landlord’s filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4433542 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4433542 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

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 and water rates?

Did the tenant comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions