How much money was awarded in case 4521071?

Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $296.70 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $1,054.82 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $173.10 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $5,391.43 awarded to landlord; Walls, Doors: $2,627.75 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $520.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $510.63 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4521071?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4521071?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9340259-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 4521071?

Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $296.70 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $1,054.82 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $173.10 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $5,391.43 awarded to landlord; Walls, Doors: $2,627.75 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $520.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $510.63 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4521071?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4521071?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9340259-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

448 Elles Road, Kingswell, Invercargill 9812 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4521071 — Rent arrears

Q: What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4521071?

The tribunal order states: No application for suppression has been made in this case and no suppression

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 4521071 — net $9,114.87 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$5,391.43	Rent arrears
Lock/key replacement	$296.70	Lock/key replacement
Rubbish removal: Vehicles	$520.00	Rubbish removal: Vehicles
Window repairs	$1,054.82	Window repairs
Bathroom repairs	$173.10	Bathroom repairs
Window repairs: Further window repairs	$510.63	Window repairs: Further window repairs
Repairs: Walls, doors	$2,627.75	Repairs: Walls, doors
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$9,114.87
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$9,114.87

No application for suppression has been made in this case and no suppression orders apply around publication of this decision.

Chloe Whitworth must pay Pride Property Management Ltd As Agent For Francelle Knight $9,114.87 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,480.00 (5229973-009) to Pride Property Management Ltd As Agent For Francelle Knight immediately.

Reasons

The tenants failed to attend the hearing.

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

This matter was last before me on 12 June 2023. The case was adjourned as the tenant believed the other tenant should have been included. That is there was another named tenant on the original agreement that was crossed out and amended on 12 July 2021.

The tenant failed to attend to prove that the tenancy should have both names and she failed to attend.

I am satisfied on the evidence that the tenancy was just in the name of Ms Whitworth.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 3 April 2023. 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 reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish. This included vehicles.

The tenant did not return the keys.

The amounts ordered are proved.

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. See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA.

Where the damage is careless, and occurs after 27 August 2019, section 49B RTA applies. If the landlord becomes aware of the damage after 27 August, the damage is presumed to have occurred after that date unless the tenant proves otherwise.

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 four weeks' rent (or four weeks' market rent in the case of a tenant paying income-related rent). See section 49B(3)(a) RTA.

Where the damage is careless and is not covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to four weeks' rent (or market rent). See section 49B(3)(b) RTA. Where insurance money is irrecoverable because of the tenant's conduct, the property is treated as if it is not insured against the damage. See section 49B(3A)(a) RTA.

Tenants are liable for the cost of repairing damage that is intentional or which results from any activity at the premises that is an imprisonable offence. This applies to anything the tenant does and anything done by a person they are responsible for. See section 49B(1) RTA.

Damage is intentional where a person intends to cause damage and takes the necessary steps to achieve that purpose. Damage is also intentional where a person does something, or allows a situation to continue, knowing that damage is a certainty. See Guo v Korck [2019] NZHC 1541.

The following damage was caused during the tenancy:

A significant number of windows were smashed and needed repair. There were also damage to walls and door and in the bathroom. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.

The amounts ordered are proved.

I have taken into account betterment and depreciation. The landlord should be returned to the position they would have been in had the tenant not breached their obligations, and should not be better or worse off. In calculating depreciation, I have taken into account the age and condition of the items at the start of the tenancy and their likely useful lifespan.

Because Pride Property Management Ltd As Agent For Francelle Knight has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 4521071 — net $9,114.87 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$5,391.43	Rent arrears
Lock/key replacement	$296.70	Lock/key replacement
Rubbish removal: Vehicles	$520.00	Rubbish removal: Vehicles
Window repairs	$1,054.82	Window repairs
Bathroom repairs	$173.10	Bathroom repairs
Window repairs: Further window repairs	$510.63	Window repairs: Further window repairs
Repairs: Walls, doors	$2,627.75	Repairs: Walls, doors
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$9,114.87
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$9,114.87

Order

No application for suppression has been made in this case and no suppression orders apply around publication of this decision.
Chloe Whitworth must pay Pride Property Management Ltd As Agent For Francelle Knight $9,114.87 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,480.00 (5229973-009) to Pride Property Management Ltd As Agent For Francelle Knight immediately.

Reasons

The tenants failed to attend the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.
This matter was last before me on 12 June 2023. The case was adjourned as the tenant believed the other tenant should have been included. That is there was another named tenant on the original agreement that was crossed out and amended on 12 July 2021.
The tenant failed to attend to prove that the tenancy should have both names and she failed to attend.
I am satisfied on the evidence that the tenancy was just in the name of Ms Whitworth.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 3 April 2023. 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 reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish. This included vehicles.
The tenant did not return the keys.
The amounts ordered are proved.

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. See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA.
Where the damage is careless, and occurs after 27 August 2019, section 49B RTA applies. If the landlord becomes aware of the damage after 27 August, the damage is presumed to have occurred after that date unless the tenant proves otherwise.
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 four weeks' rent (or four weeks' market rent in the case of a tenant paying income-related rent). See section 49B(3)(a) RTA.
Where the damage is careless and is not covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to four weeks' rent (or market rent). See section 49B(3)(b) RTA. Where insurance money is irrecoverable because of the tenant's conduct, the property is treated as if it is not insured against the damage. See section 49B(3A)(a) RTA.
Tenants are liable for the cost of repairing damage that is intentional or which results from any activity at the premises that is an imprisonable offence. This applies to anything the tenant does and anything done by a person they are responsible for. See section 49B(1) RTA.
Damage is intentional where a person intends to cause damage and takes the necessary steps to achieve that purpose. Damage is also intentional where a person does something, or allows a situation to continue, knowing that damage is a certainty. See Guo v Korck [2019] NZHC 1541.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy:
A significant number of windows were smashed and needed repair. There were also damage to walls and door and in the bathroom. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.
I have taken into account betterment and depreciation. The landlord should be returned to the position they would have been in had the tenant not breached their obligations, and should not be better or worse off. In calculating depreciation, I have taken into account the age and condition of the items at the start of the tenancy and their likely useful lifespan.
Because Pride Property Management Ltd As Agent For Francelle Knight has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4521071 — Rent arrears at 448 Elles Road, Kingswell, Invercargill 9812

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 4521071 — Rent arrears at 448 Elles Road, Kingswell, Invercargill 9812

At a glance

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?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

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?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions