What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4515295 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 4515295?

Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Other: $839.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,747.15 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $265.98 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4515295?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4515295?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9162003-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4515295 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 4515295?

Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Other: $839.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,747.15 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $265.98 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4515295?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4515295?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9162003-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 4515295 — 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 4515295 — net $1,643.07 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$1,747.15	Rent arrears
Water rates	$265.98	Water rates
Other	$839.50	Other
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,643.07
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,643.07

Claims and awards for application 4515295 — net $1,643.07 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $1,747.15
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Water rates

Amount: $265.98
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Other

Amount: $839.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Other

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $20.44
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $1,643.07

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,643.07

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Lolo-Yvonne Teina must pay [The landlord/s] $1,643.07 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing today.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent and water?

The tenancy ended on 19 January 2023. The landlord provided rent records and water 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.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish, as shown in the landlord’s exit inspection report. The 2- bedroom property would have needed a general clean throughout and a lot of belongings were left behind. The cleaning ($200.00 plus GST) and rubbish removal costs ($180.00 plus GST) are reasonable.
The tenant did not return the keys. The locks had to be changed to make the property secure ($120.00 plus GST).

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

A landlord must prove that damage to the premises occurred during the tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. If this is established, to avoid liability, the tenant must prove they did not carelessly or intentionally cause or permit the damage. Tenants are liable for the actions of people at the premises with their permission.
Where the damage is caused carelessly, and is covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to the lesser of the insurance excess or 4 weeks' rent.
Where the damage is careless and is not covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to 4 weeks' rent.
The hinges of the door to bedroom 1 were broken ($120.00 plus GST), a kitchen cupboard door was missing a hinge ($25.00 plus GST), a door handle was missing from the door of bedroom 2 ($85.00 plus GST) and there were holes in the walls (included in the cost to repair the door of bedroom 1). The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
Although the tenancy agreement stated there was insurance, the excess was not disclosed. The cost of each item of repair is less than the likely excess. Filing fee and name suppression
The application has been successful. I must award the filing fee.
The landlord is granted name suppression as requested.

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 4515295 — net $1,643.07 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$1,747.15	Rent arrears
Water rates	$265.98	Water rates
Other	$839.50	Other
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,643.07
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,643.07

Claims and awards for application 4515295 — net $1,643.07 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $1,747.15
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Water rates

Amount: $265.98
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Other

Amount: $839.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Other

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $20.44
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $1,643.07

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,643.07

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Lolo-Yvonne Teina must pay [The landlord/s] $1,643.07 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing today.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent and water?

The tenancy ended on 19 January 2023. The landlord provided rent records and water 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.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish, as shown in the landlord’s exit inspection report. The 2- bedroom property would have needed a general clean throughout and a lot of belongings were left behind. The cleaning ($200.00 plus GST) and rubbish removal costs ($180.00 plus GST) are reasonable.
The tenant did not return the keys. The locks had to be changed to make the property secure ($120.00 plus GST).

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

A landlord must prove that damage to the premises occurred during the tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. If this is established, to avoid liability, the tenant must prove they did not carelessly or intentionally cause or permit the damage. Tenants are liable for the actions of people at the premises with their permission.
Where the damage is caused carelessly, and is covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to the lesser of the insurance excess or 4 weeks' rent.
Where the damage is careless and is not covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to 4 weeks' rent.
The hinges of the door to bedroom 1 were broken ($120.00 plus GST), a kitchen cupboard door was missing a hinge ($25.00 plus GST), a door handle was missing from the door of bedroom 2 ($85.00 plus GST) and there were holes in the walls (included in the cost to repair the door of bedroom 1). The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
Although the tenancy agreement stated there was insurance, the excess was not disclosed. The cost of each item of repair is less than the likely excess. Filing fee and name suppression
The application has been successful. I must award the filing fee.
The landlord is granted name suppression as requested.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4515295 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4515295 — Rent arrears

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water?

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

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water?

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

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Key findings

Frequently asked questions