What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4662651 about?

The tribunal order states: Camelia Tamala and Rakesh Soma must pay [The landlord/s] $16,748.44

How much money was awarded in case 4662651?

Cleaning: $200.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $500.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $18,168.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $100.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4662651?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4662651?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9735737-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4662651 about?

The tribunal order states: Camelia Tamala and Rakesh Soma must pay [The landlord/s] $16,748.44

How much money was awarded in case 4662651?

Cleaning: $200.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $500.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $18,168.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $100.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4662651?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4662651?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9735737-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 4662651 — 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 4662651 — net $16,748.44 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears and rent in lieu of notice	$18,168.00	Rent arrears and rent in lieu of notice
Cleaning	$200.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$100.00	Rubbish removal
Repairs	$500.00	Repairs
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	cause the landlord has been wholly successful with the claim, the filing fee of $20.44 is ordered. B Smallbone 06 December 2023 _______________________________…
Net award	$16,748.44
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$16,748.44

Claims and awards for application 4662651 — net $16,748.44 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears and rent in lieu of notice

Amount: $18,168.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears and rent in lieu of notice

Cleaning

Amount: $200.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $100.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Repairs

Amount: $500.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $20.44
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: cause the landlord has been wholly successful with the claim, the filing fee of $20.44 is ordered. B Smallbone 06 December 2023 _______________________________…

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Camelia Tamala and Rakesh Soma must pay [The landlord/s] $16,748.44 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears and rent in lieu of notice$18,168.00 Cleaning$200.00 Rubbish removal$100.00 Repairs$500.00 Filing fee reimbursement$20.44 Total award$18,988.44 Less Bond$2,240.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$16,748.44
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,240.00 [Bond number suppressed] to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The tenants did not 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.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 31 August 2023. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The amount of arrears is very high. This happened because the landlord attempted to help the tenants by agreeing to delay rent payments. The tenants could have been removed much earlier but the landlord did not pursue termination options to give the tenants a chance to recover and pay what was owed.

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 tenants 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. See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA.
There was damage to several parts of the premises including holes in walls and serious damage to the stove. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. The amount claimed by the landlord is reasonable. It is only part of the cost of repairs to the premises. Filing Fee
Because the landlord has been wholly successful with the claim, the filing fee of $20.44 is ordered.

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 4662651 — net $16,748.44 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears and rent in lieu of notice	$18,168.00	Rent arrears and rent in lieu of notice
Cleaning	$200.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$100.00	Rubbish removal
Repairs	$500.00	Repairs
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	cause the landlord has been wholly successful with the claim, the filing fee of $20.44 is ordered. B Smallbone 06 December 2023 _______________________________…
Net award	$16,748.44
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$16,748.44

Claims and awards for application 4662651 — net $16,748.44 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears and rent in lieu of notice

Amount: $18,168.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears and rent in lieu of notice

Cleaning

Amount: $200.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $100.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Repairs

Amount: $500.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $20.44
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: cause the landlord has been wholly successful with the claim, the filing fee of $20.44 is ordered. B Smallbone 06 December 2023 _______________________________…

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Camelia Tamala and Rakesh Soma must pay [The landlord/s] $16,748.44 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears and rent in lieu of notice$18,168.00 Cleaning$200.00 Rubbish removal$100.00 Repairs$500.00 Filing fee reimbursement$20.44 Total award$18,988.44 Less Bond$2,240.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$16,748.44
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,240.00 [Bond number suppressed] to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The tenants did not 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.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 31 August 2023. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The amount of arrears is very high. This happened because the landlord attempted to help the tenants by agreeing to delay rent payments. The tenants could have been removed much earlier but the landlord did not pursue termination options to give the tenants a chance to recover and pay what was owed.

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 tenants 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. See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA.
There was damage to several parts of the premises including holes in walls and serious damage to the stove. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. The amount claimed by the landlord is reasonable. It is only part of the cost of repairs to the premises. Filing Fee
Because the landlord has been wholly successful with the claim, the filing fee of $20.44 is ordered.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4662651 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4662651 — Rent arrears

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

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

Frequently asked questions