What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4533874 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 4533874?

Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $30.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,171.43 awarded to landlord; Clothesline: $63.25 awarded to landlord; Flooring: $1,200.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $56.11 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4533874?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4533874?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9306657-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4533874 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 4533874?

Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $30.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,171.43 awarded to landlord; Clothesline: $63.25 awarded to landlord; Flooring: $1,200.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $56.11 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4533874?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4533874?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9306657-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 4533874 — 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 4533874 — net $1,341.23 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$2,171.43	Rent arrears
Lawns and Garden work	$30.00	Lawns and Garden work
Repairs: clothesline	$63.25	Repairs: clothesline
Repairs: flooring	$1,200.00	Repairs: flooring
Water rates	$56.11	Water rates
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,341.23
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,341.23

Claims and awards for application 4533874 — net $1,341.23 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $2,171.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $30.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Repairs: clothesline

Amount: $63.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: clothesline

Repairs: flooring

Amount: $1,200.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: flooring

Water rates

Amount: $56.11
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Rent arrears Property damage 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.
Satinder Singh and Rajwinder Singh Grewal must pay [The landlord/s] $1,341.23 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 27 February 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 tidy. The lawns needed mowing.

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. The excess was $1,200.00 and the weekly rent was $550.00.
The flooring in the kitchen was water damaged during the tenancy, resulting in discolouration and indentation. The flooring was also scratched. The cost of repair was $3,070.50.
A fold-away clothesline had been installed at the start of the tenancy in May 2022. At the end of the tenancy, it was broken and could not be locked upright to be used. It had to be repaired.
The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. Liability for the flooring damage is limited to the insurance excess. Filing fee and name suppression
The landlord’s application has succeeded. The filing fee must be awarded.
The landlord is granted 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 4533874 — net $1,341.23 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$2,171.43	Rent arrears
Lawns and Garden work	$30.00	Lawns and Garden work
Repairs: clothesline	$63.25	Repairs: clothesline
Repairs: flooring	$1,200.00	Repairs: flooring
Water rates	$56.11	Water rates
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,341.23
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,341.23

Claims and awards for application 4533874 — net $1,341.23 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $2,171.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $30.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Repairs: clothesline

Amount: $63.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: clothesline

Repairs: flooring

Amount: $1,200.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: flooring

Water rates

Amount: $56.11
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Rent arrears Property damage 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.
Satinder Singh and Rajwinder Singh Grewal must pay [The landlord/s] $1,341.23 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 27 February 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 tidy. The lawns needed mowing.

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. The excess was $1,200.00 and the weekly rent was $550.00.
The flooring in the kitchen was water damaged during the tenancy, resulting in discolouration and indentation. The flooring was also scratched. The cost of repair was $3,070.50.
A fold-away clothesline had been installed at the start of the tenancy in May 2022. At the end of the tenancy, it was broken and could not be locked upright to be used. It had to be repaired.
The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. Liability for the flooring damage is limited to the insurance excess. Filing fee and name suppression
The landlord’s application has succeeded. The filing fee must be awarded.
The landlord is granted suppression as requested.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4533874 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4533874 — 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