What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4552610 about?

The tribunal order states: Elizabeth Agnes Allen and Tanoa Allen must pay [The landlord/s] $2,885.44

How much money was awarded in case 4552610?

Cleaning: $250.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,795.00 awarded to landlord; Bedroom Wall: $420.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4552610?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4552610?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9748743-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4552610 about?

The tribunal order states: Elizabeth Agnes Allen and Tanoa Allen must pay [The landlord/s] $2,885.44

How much money was awarded in case 4552610?

Cleaning: $250.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,795.00 awarded to landlord; Bedroom Wall: $420.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4552610?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4552610?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9748743-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

169 Te Atatu Road, Te Atatu South, Auckland 0610 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4552610 — 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 4552610 — net $2,885.44 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 14 March 2023	$3,795.00	Rent arrears to 14 March 2023
Cleaning	$250.00	Cleaning
Repairs: bedroom wall	$420.00	Repairs: bedroom wall
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,885.44
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,885.44

Claims and awards for application 4552610 — net $2,885.44 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 14 March 2023

Amount: $3,795.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 14 March 2023

Cleaning

Amount: $250.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Repairs: bedroom wall

Amount: $420.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: bedroom wall

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $2,885.44

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $2,885.44

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage

Order

Elizabeth Agnes Allen and Tanoa Allen must pay [The landlord/s] $2,885.44 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,600.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The agent [The landlord’s representative] appeared for her colleague at the hearing. There was no appearance by the tenants.
This was a one year fixed term tenancy from 21 July 2021 which ended early.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation for cleaning and wall repair, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for?

The tenancy ended on 14 March 2023. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy being $3795.00.

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 did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy. The oven and bathroom in particular needed cleaning. The agent provided a routine inspection photo during the tenancy showing the premises was clean, neat and tidy and photos of the cleaning required at the end of the tenancy.
The amount of $250.00 sought for cleaning is 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.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: damage to bedroom wall. The agent provided photos showing the damage occurred during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amount of $420.00 sought for the repair that was carried out is proved. Filing Fee and Suppression
Because [The landlord/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.
The landlord is seeking suppression of identifying details in any publication of this order.
If a party has wholly or substantially succeeded in the proceedings the Tribunal must make the order unless the Tribunal considers that publication is in the public interest or is justified because of the party’s conduct or any other circumstances of the case. Section 95A Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The landlord has been wholly successful in these proceedings. Having considered the factors in this case the Tribunal grants suppression of the landlord’s details as sought.

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 4552610 — net $2,885.44 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 14 March 2023	$3,795.00	Rent arrears to 14 March 2023
Cleaning	$250.00	Cleaning
Repairs: bedroom wall	$420.00	Repairs: bedroom wall
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,885.44
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,885.44

Claims and awards for application 4552610 — net $2,885.44 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 14 March 2023

Amount: $3,795.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 14 March 2023

Cleaning

Amount: $250.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Repairs: bedroom wall

Amount: $420.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: bedroom wall

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $2,885.44

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $2,885.44

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage

Order

Elizabeth Agnes Allen and Tanoa Allen must pay [The landlord/s] $2,885.44 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,600.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The agent [The landlord’s representative] appeared for her colleague at the hearing. There was no appearance by the tenants.
This was a one year fixed term tenancy from 21 July 2021 which ended early.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation for cleaning and wall repair, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for?

The tenancy ended on 14 March 2023. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy being $3795.00.

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 did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy. The oven and bathroom in particular needed cleaning. The agent provided a routine inspection photo during the tenancy showing the premises was clean, neat and tidy and photos of the cleaning required at the end of the tenancy.
The amount of $250.00 sought for cleaning is 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.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: damage to bedroom wall. The agent provided photos showing the damage occurred during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amount of $420.00 sought for the repair that was carried out is proved. Filing Fee and Suppression
Because [The landlord/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.
The landlord is seeking suppression of identifying details in any publication of this order.
If a party has wholly or substantially succeeded in the proceedings the Tribunal must make the order unless the Tribunal considers that publication is in the public interest or is justified because of the party’s conduct or any other circumstances of the case. Section 95A Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The landlord has been wholly successful in these proceedings. Having considered the factors in this case the Tribunal grants suppression of the landlord’s details as sought.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4552610 — Rent arrears at 169 Te Atatu Road, Te Atatu South, Auckland 0610

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4552610 — Rent arrears at 169 Te Atatu Road, Te Atatu South, Auckland 0610

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for?

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

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for?

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

Frequently asked questions