What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4729663?

The tribunal order states: Mrinal Sardana must pay Stephanie Cooper and Brett Cooper $18,096.37

How much money was awarded in case 4729663?

Cleaning: $157.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $760.25 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $92.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $17,025.68 awarded to landlord; Tyre Removal: $40.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4729663?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4729663?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11572141-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4729663?

The tribunal order states: Mrinal Sardana must pay Stephanie Cooper and Brett Cooper $18,096.37

How much money was awarded in case 4729663?

Cleaning: $157.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $760.25 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $92.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $17,025.68 awarded to landlord; Tyre Removal: $40.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4729663?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4729663?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11572141-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

16 Freestone Place, Manapouri, Manapouri 9679 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4729663 — 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 4729663 — net $18,096.37 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$17,025.68	Rent arrears
Cleaning	$157.50	Cleaning
Lock/key replacement	$92.50	Lock/key replacement
Lawns and Garden work	$760.25	Lawns and Garden work
Tyre removal	$40.00	Tyre removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$18,096.37
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$18,096.37

Claims and awards for application 4729663 — net $18,096.37 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $17,025.68
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Cleaning

Amount: $157.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $92.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $760.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Tyre removal

Amount: $40.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Tyre removal

Filing fee reimbursement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Property damage Rent arrears

Order

Mrinal Sardana must pay Stephanie Cooper and Brett Cooper $18,096.37 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The background to this matter is that the parties were friends The tenancy started on 12 September 2022 and terminated on 12 October 2023.
The tenant only made approximately six rent payments for the duration of the tenancy. The landlord previously applied to the tribunal and regrettably withdrew the application given the parties entered an agreement for how the rent would be paid. That agreement was not followed through.
The landlord had also applied for a mediation, but the tenant did not make himself available.
I have heard further evidence for the landlord as to the amounts the tenant owes him for personal loans also.
This application was filed on 7 November 2023. There have been two other adjournments at the request of the tenant. The last adjournment being on 16 December 2024. Notice of todays hearing was sent to the parties on the 19 th December 2024.
Yesterday, the day before the hearing the tenant again sought an adjournment stating medical reasons and advising he was in Auckland. He was advised that we would contact him by phone. He did not make himself available. He was aware of todays hearing back in December and should have made arrangements to be present or to be connected by phone.
The landlord played a recorded message he had received from the tenant very recently stating he wanted advice from the landlord.
Given all the information before me I do not grant the adjournment request. Both parties must be considered in dealing with such a request and in the interests of Justice I am proceeding with the application today.
This matter has been in the system for too long. There is no evidence to disprove the amount of the arrears outstanding. The photo evidence of the condition of the lawns and home is strong proof that the amounts are owed.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 12 October 2023 and the arrears outstanding are significant. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. There was no bond paid as the landlord advised that they were friends and there was trust and therefore bond was not sought.

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.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
The tenant did not return the keys.
The amounts ordered are proved.
Because Stephanie Cooper, Brett Cooper has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse 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 4729663 — net $18,096.37 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$17,025.68	Rent arrears
Cleaning	$157.50	Cleaning
Lock/key replacement	$92.50	Lock/key replacement
Lawns and Garden work	$760.25	Lawns and Garden work
Tyre removal	$40.00	Tyre removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$18,096.37
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$18,096.37

Claims and awards for application 4729663 — net $18,096.37 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $17,025.68
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Cleaning

Amount: $157.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $92.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $760.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Tyre removal

Amount: $40.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Tyre removal

Filing fee reimbursement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Property damage Rent arrears

Order

Mrinal Sardana must pay Stephanie Cooper and Brett Cooper $18,096.37 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The background to this matter is that the parties were friends The tenancy started on 12 September 2022 and terminated on 12 October 2023.
The tenant only made approximately six rent payments for the duration of the tenancy. The landlord previously applied to the tribunal and regrettably withdrew the application given the parties entered an agreement for how the rent would be paid. That agreement was not followed through.
The landlord had also applied for a mediation, but the tenant did not make himself available.
I have heard further evidence for the landlord as to the amounts the tenant owes him for personal loans also.
This application was filed on 7 November 2023. There have been two other adjournments at the request of the tenant. The last adjournment being on 16 December 2024. Notice of todays hearing was sent to the parties on the 19 th December 2024.
Yesterday, the day before the hearing the tenant again sought an adjournment stating medical reasons and advising he was in Auckland. He was advised that we would contact him by phone. He did not make himself available. He was aware of todays hearing back in December and should have made arrangements to be present or to be connected by phone.
The landlord played a recorded message he had received from the tenant very recently stating he wanted advice from the landlord.
Given all the information before me I do not grant the adjournment request. Both parties must be considered in dealing with such a request and in the interests of Justice I am proceeding with the application today.
This matter has been in the system for too long. There is no evidence to disprove the amount of the arrears outstanding. The photo evidence of the condition of the lawns and home is strong proof that the amounts are owed.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 12 October 2023 and the arrears outstanding are significant. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. There was no bond paid as the landlord advised that they were friends and there was trust and therefore bond was not sought.

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.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
The tenant did not return the keys.
The amounts ordered are proved.
Because Stephanie Cooper, Brett Cooper has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4729663 — Rent arrears at 16 Freestone Place, Manapouri, Manapouri 9679

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4729663 — Rent arrears at 16 Freestone Place, Manapouri, Manapouri 9679

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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?

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?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions