What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4734833?

The tribunal order states: Graham Arthur Shorter must pay A1 Property Managers Limited as agent For K

How much money was awarded in case 4734833?

Cleaning: $200.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $1,833.55 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,915.14 awarded to landlord; Wall: $368.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4734833?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4734833?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9792956-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4734833?

The tribunal order states: Graham Arthur Shorter must pay A1 Property Managers Limited as agent For K

How much money was awarded in case 4734833?

Cleaning: $200.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $1,833.55 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,915.14 awarded to landlord; Wall: $368.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4734833?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4734833?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9792956-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 1, 6B Tanner Street, Woolston, Christchurch 8023 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4734833 — 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 4734833 — net $2,977.13 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$1,915.14	Rent arrears
Cleaning: Garden Work & Rubbish Removal	$1,833.55	Cleaning: Garden Work & Rubbish Removal
Carpet Cleaning	$200.00	Carpet Cleaning
Repairs: Wall	$368.00	Repairs: Wall
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,977.13
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,977.13

Claims and awards for application 4734833 — net $2,977.13 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $1,915.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Cleaning: Garden Work & Rubbish Removal

Amount: $1,833.55
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: Garden Work & Rubbish Removal

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $200.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Repairs: Wall

Amount: $368.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Wall

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Lawns And Garden Work Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage

Order

Graham Arthur Shorter must pay A1 Property Managers Limited as agent For K Nalder $2,977.13 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$1,915.14 Cleaning: Garden Work & Rubbish Removal$1,833.55 Carpet Cleaning$200.00 Repairs: Wall$368.00 Filing fee reimbursement$20.44 Total award$4,337.13 Bond$1,360.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$2,977.13
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,360.00 (6400449-021) to A1 Property Managers Limited as agent For K Nalder immediately.

Reasons

Representatives of the landlord attended the hearing. The tenant did not attend.
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 22 November 2023. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount of $1,915.14 owing at the end of the tenancy.

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 landlord provided photographs and an itemised invoice in support of its claims. 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.
A wall in the corner of the bedroom was damaged during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. The landlord provided ingoing and outgoing photographs and an invoice for repairs. The amounts ordered are proved.
As the landlord was the successful party, I have awarded reimbursement of the Tribunal application 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 4734833 — net $2,977.13 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$1,915.14	Rent arrears
Cleaning: Garden Work & Rubbish Removal	$1,833.55	Cleaning: Garden Work & Rubbish Removal
Carpet Cleaning	$200.00	Carpet Cleaning
Repairs: Wall	$368.00	Repairs: Wall
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,977.13
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,977.13

Claims and awards for application 4734833 — net $2,977.13 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $1,915.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Cleaning: Garden Work & Rubbish Removal

Amount: $1,833.55
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: Garden Work & Rubbish Removal

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $200.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Repairs: Wall

Amount: $368.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Wall

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Lawns And Garden Work Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage

Order

Graham Arthur Shorter must pay A1 Property Managers Limited as agent For K Nalder $2,977.13 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$1,915.14 Cleaning: Garden Work & Rubbish Removal$1,833.55 Carpet Cleaning$200.00 Repairs: Wall$368.00 Filing fee reimbursement$20.44 Total award$4,337.13 Bond$1,360.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$2,977.13
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,360.00 (6400449-021) to A1 Property Managers Limited as agent For K Nalder immediately.

Reasons

Representatives of the landlord attended the hearing. The tenant did not attend.
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 22 November 2023. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount of $1,915.14 owing at the end of the tenancy.

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 landlord provided photographs and an itemised invoice in support of its claims. 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.
A wall in the corner of the bedroom was damaged during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. The landlord provided ingoing and outgoing photographs and an invoice for repairs. The amounts ordered are proved.
As the landlord was the successful party, I have awarded reimbursement of the Tribunal application fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4734833 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 1, 6B Tanner Street, Woolston, Christchurch 8023

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4734833 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 1, 6B Tanner Street, Woolston, Christchurch 8023

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

Property management

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

Property management

Frequently asked questions