What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4678332 about?

The tribunal order states: Robert Nickson must pay [The landlord/s] $2,318.31 immediately, calculated as

How much money was awarded in case 4678332?

Cleaning: $265.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $320.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,500.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $150.03 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $83.28 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4678332?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4678332?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10265967-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4678332 about?

The tribunal order states: Robert Nickson must pay [The landlord/s] $2,318.31 immediately, calculated as

How much money was awarded in case 4678332?

Cleaning: $265.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $320.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,500.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $150.03 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $83.28 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4678332?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4678332?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10265967-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

26 Queen Street, Cambridge, Cambridge 3434 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4678332 — 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 4678332 — net $2,338.75 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$1,500.00	Rent arrears
Water rates	$83.28	Water rates
Carpet Cleaning	$265.00	Carpet Cleaning
Cleaning	$320.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$150.03	Rubbish removal
Filing fee	$20.44	Filing fee
Net award	$2,338.75
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,338.75

Claims and awards for application 4678332 — net $2,338.75 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $1,500.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Water rates

Amount: $83.28
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $265.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Cleaning

Amount: $320.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $150.03
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Filing fee

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

Robert Nickson must pay [The landlord/s] $2,318.31 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. The tenant did not appear.
The hearing was previously adjourned because the application was filed more than two months after the end of the tenancy, and it was found that the other party had not been served. The landlord provided evidence that they had been informed of the tenants change in address during the tenancy and had used it to continue to try to contact the tenant via email ,WhatsApp and text. The last they heard from the tenant was in July 2023.
I find that the landlord has made all reasonable efforts to contact the other party so they can be served, and service is dispensed with.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.
The bond has been refunded and used to reduce the rent arrears. A rent record was provided establishing this.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 23 June 2023 after the tenant gave notice to end the tenancy. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The water rates are issued quarterly and copy of one water rates notice was provided. The part water rates claimed was calculated on the basis of the water metre reading at the end of the tenancy. A photo of the metre was provided, and this amount is awarded as claimed.

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. Half of the carpet cleaning amount is awarded based on the evidence that not every room was stained or dirty. There was no evidence that the curtains were dirty, and this claim is dismissed.
The cleaning amount is not awarded in full as the kitchen and bathroom required cleaning but there was no evidence that any other areas required cleaning.
The full amount claimed for rubbish removal is awarded.
The amounts ordered are proved.
The landlord is successful, and the filing fee is reimbursed.
Section 95A RTA states regarding suppression orders that the Tribunal must, on the application of a party that has wholly or substantially succeeded in proceedings, order that the party’s name or identifying particulars not be published, 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.
The landlord is granted name suppression.

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 4678332 — net $2,338.75 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$1,500.00	Rent arrears
Water rates	$83.28	Water rates
Carpet Cleaning	$265.00	Carpet Cleaning
Cleaning	$320.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$150.03	Rubbish removal
Filing fee	$20.44	Filing fee
Net award	$2,338.75
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,338.75

Claims and awards for application 4678332 — net $2,338.75 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $1,500.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Water rates

Amount: $83.28
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $265.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Cleaning

Amount: $320.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $150.03
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Filing fee

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

Robert Nickson must pay [The landlord/s] $2,318.31 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. The tenant did not appear.
The hearing was previously adjourned because the application was filed more than two months after the end of the tenancy, and it was found that the other party had not been served. The landlord provided evidence that they had been informed of the tenants change in address during the tenancy and had used it to continue to try to contact the tenant via email ,WhatsApp and text. The last they heard from the tenant was in July 2023.
I find that the landlord has made all reasonable efforts to contact the other party so they can be served, and service is dispensed with.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.
The bond has been refunded and used to reduce the rent arrears. A rent record was provided establishing this.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 23 June 2023 after the tenant gave notice to end the tenancy. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The water rates are issued quarterly and copy of one water rates notice was provided. The part water rates claimed was calculated on the basis of the water metre reading at the end of the tenancy. A photo of the metre was provided, and this amount is awarded as claimed.

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. Half of the carpet cleaning amount is awarded based on the evidence that not every room was stained or dirty. There was no evidence that the curtains were dirty, and this claim is dismissed.
The cleaning amount is not awarded in full as the kitchen and bathroom required cleaning but there was no evidence that any other areas required cleaning.
The full amount claimed for rubbish removal is awarded.
The amounts ordered are proved.
The landlord is successful, and the filing fee is reimbursed.
Section 95A RTA states regarding suppression orders that the Tribunal must, on the application of a party that has wholly or substantially succeeded in proceedings, order that the party’s name or identifying particulars not be published, 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.
The landlord is granted name suppression.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4678332 — Rent arrears at 26 Queen Street, Cambridge, Cambridge 3434

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4678332 — Rent arrears at 26 Queen Street, Cambridge, Cambridge 3434

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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