What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4582409 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 4582409?

Cleaning: $500.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Plumbing 1: $159.85 awarded to landlord; Plumbing 2: $730.25 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,674.29 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $90.68 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4582409?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4582409?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9218310-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4582409 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 4582409?

Cleaning: $500.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Plumbing 1: $159.85 awarded to landlord; Plumbing 2: $730.25 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,674.29 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $90.68 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4582409?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4582409?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9218310-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

39B Sunhill Road, Sunnyvale, Auckland 0612 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4582409 — 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 4582409 — net $615.51 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$1,674.29	Rent arrears
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Cleaning	$500.00	Cleaning
Water rates	$90.68	Water rates
Plumbing 1	$159.85	Plumbing 1
Plumbing 2	$730.25	Plumbing 2
Net award	$615.51
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$615.51

Claims and awards for application 4582409 — net $615.51 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $1,674.29
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Cleaning

Amount: $500.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Water rates

Amount: $90.68
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Plumbing 1

Amount: $159.85
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Plumbing 1

Plumbing 2

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness 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.
[The tenant/s] must pay [The landlord/s] $615.51 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,560.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) immediately apportioned as follows: [The landlord/s]: $2,560.00

Reasons

Both parties attended 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.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 20 June 2023. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy was $1674.29 for rent and $90.68 for water rates.

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, and did not remove all rubbish.
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.
The landlord raised an issue of the toilet seat needing to be fixed and the shower door needing to be installed. The tenant explained that these were two of the many issues with the property from the beginning of the tenancy.
The landlord was aware that there had been several issues from the beginning of the tenancy, and was unable to prove that the problem with the toilet seat and shower doors were caused by the tenant.
The landlord raised an issue with the toilet being blocked on two occasions requiring a plumber to attend. The tenant accepted that the blockages were caused by her or her children.
The amounts ordered are proved.
Because [The landlord/s] has substantially succeeded with their claim, I have reimbursed the 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 4582409 — net $615.51 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$1,674.29	Rent arrears
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Cleaning	$500.00	Cleaning
Water rates	$90.68	Water rates
Plumbing 1	$159.85	Plumbing 1
Plumbing 2	$730.25	Plumbing 2
Net award	$615.51
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$615.51

Claims and awards for application 4582409 — net $615.51 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $1,674.29
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Cleaning

Amount: $500.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Water rates

Amount: $90.68
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Plumbing 1

Amount: $159.85
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Plumbing 1

Plumbing 2

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness 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.
[The tenant/s] must pay [The landlord/s] $615.51 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,560.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) immediately apportioned as follows: [The landlord/s]: $2,560.00

Reasons

Both parties attended 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.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 20 June 2023. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy was $1674.29 for rent and $90.68 for water rates.

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, and did not remove all rubbish.
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.
The landlord raised an issue of the toilet seat needing to be fixed and the shower door needing to be installed. The tenant explained that these were two of the many issues with the property from the beginning of the tenancy.
The landlord was aware that there had been several issues from the beginning of the tenancy, and was unable to prove that the problem with the toilet seat and shower doors were caused by the tenant.
The landlord raised an issue with the toilet being blocked on two occasions requiring a plumber to attend. The tenant accepted that the blockages were caused by her or her children.
The amounts ordered are proved.
Because [The landlord/s] has substantially succeeded with their claim, I have reimbursed the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4582409 — Rent arrears at 39B Sunhill Road, Sunnyvale, Auckland 0612

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 4582409 — Rent arrears at 39B Sunhill Road, Sunnyvale, Auckland 0612

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?

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 rent and water rates?

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