What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4599630 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 4599630?

Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $883.84 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $7,160.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $241.73 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4599630?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4599630?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9452779-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4599630 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 4599630?

Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $883.84 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $7,160.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $241.73 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4599630?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4599630?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9452779-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 4599630 — 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 4599630 — net $4,726.01 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 30 May 2023	$7,160.00	Rent arrears to 30 May 2023
Water rates	$241.73	Water rates
Lock/key replacement: inclu automated gate and alarm	$883.84	Lock/key replacement: inclu automated gate and alarm
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,726.01
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,726.01

Claims and awards for application 4599630 — net $4,726.01 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 30 May 2023

Amount: $7,160.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 30 May 2023

Water rates

Amount: $241.73
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Lock/key replacement: inclu automated gate and alarm

Amount: $883.84
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement: inclu automated gate and alarm

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $4,726.01

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $4,726.01

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage 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 tenancy identifying details.
Gerry Smutz must pay [The landlord/s] $4,726.01 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $3,580.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The agents attended the hearing. Mr Smutz did not attend the hearing.
There was a mediated order sealed on 17 May 2023 which provided for a conditional termination if rent owing was not paid.
The rent was not paid as agreed and the eviction process followed with the assistance of bailiffs on 30 May 2023.
The landlord has now applied for rent arrears, water usage owing and cost of changing the locks/alarm and has provided rent records and invoices which prove the amount owing. The landlord has also applied for a refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee.
The landlord also seeks reimbursement of the cost of enforcement of the Bailiff’s eviction process. The amount of $200.00 for the eviction application should be added to any enforcement of monetary orders made.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 30 May 2023. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy being $7160.00 for rent and $241.73 for water usage.

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.
Because this was a process requiring eviction, the locks needed to be changed as well as the automated gate and alarm.
The amount of $883.84 for the changes required is proved.
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.
The agent is seeking suppression of identifying details of the landlord 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 and tenancy 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 4599630 — net $4,726.01 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 30 May 2023	$7,160.00	Rent arrears to 30 May 2023
Water rates	$241.73	Water rates
Lock/key replacement: inclu automated gate and alarm	$883.84	Lock/key replacement: inclu automated gate and alarm
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,726.01
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,726.01

Claims and awards for application 4599630 — net $4,726.01 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 30 May 2023

Amount: $7,160.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 30 May 2023

Water rates

Amount: $241.73
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Lock/key replacement: inclu automated gate and alarm

Amount: $883.84
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement: inclu automated gate and alarm

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $4,726.01

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $4,726.01

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage 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 tenancy identifying details.
Gerry Smutz must pay [The landlord/s] $4,726.01 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $3,580.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The agents attended the hearing. Mr Smutz did not attend the hearing.
There was a mediated order sealed on 17 May 2023 which provided for a conditional termination if rent owing was not paid.
The rent was not paid as agreed and the eviction process followed with the assistance of bailiffs on 30 May 2023.
The landlord has now applied for rent arrears, water usage owing and cost of changing the locks/alarm and has provided rent records and invoices which prove the amount owing. The landlord has also applied for a refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee.
The landlord also seeks reimbursement of the cost of enforcement of the Bailiff’s eviction process. The amount of $200.00 for the eviction application should be added to any enforcement of monetary orders made.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 30 May 2023. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy being $7160.00 for rent and $241.73 for water usage.

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.
Because this was a process requiring eviction, the locks needed to be changed as well as the automated gate and alarm.
The amount of $883.84 for the changes required is proved.
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.
The agent is seeking suppression of identifying details of the landlord 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 and tenancy details as sought.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4599630 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4599630 — Rent arrears

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?

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?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions