What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4752231 about?

The tribunal order states: Alex Kaaho - Rewiti must pay [The landlord/s] $2,280.62 immediately,

How much money was awarded in case 4752231?

Cleaning: $80.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $362.25 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $1,750.17 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $269.88 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $153.88 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4752231?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness. Related themes: Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4752231?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10115020-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4752231 about?

The tribunal order states: Alex Kaaho - Rewiti must pay [The landlord/s] $2,280.62 immediately,

How much money was awarded in case 4752231?

Cleaning: $80.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $362.25 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $1,750.17 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $269.88 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $153.88 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4752231?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness. Related themes: Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4752231?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10115020-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 4752231 — Cleanliness

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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 4752231 — net $2,280.62 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Cleaning	$362.25	Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning	$80.00	Carpet Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$153.88	Rubbish removal
Window repairs	$269.88	Window repairs
Meth testing/Cleaning	$1,750.17	Meth testing/Cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,280.62
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,280.62

Claims and awards for application 4752231 — net $2,280.62 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Cleaning

Amount: $362.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $80.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $153.88
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Window repairs

Amount: $269.88
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs

Meth testing/Cleaning

Amount: $1,750.17
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Meth testing/Cleaning

Filing fee reimbursement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Alex Kaaho - Rewiti must pay [The landlord/s] $2,280.62 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Cleaning$362.25 Carpet Cleaning$80.00 Rubbish removal$153.88 Window repairs$269.88 Meth testing/Cleaning$1,750.17 Filing fee reimbursement$20.44 Total award$2,636.62 Bond$356.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$2,280.62
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $356.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

A representative of the landlord attended the hearing. The tenant did not attend.
The landlord has applied for compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following 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 receipts to establish its claims.
The amounts ordered are proved. Methamphetamine Testing
During a routine inspection the landlord conducted an indicative methamphetamine test. This returned a positive result. The premises had tested negative for methamphetamine before the tenancy.
The landlord then had professional testing carried out and has claimed the cost of doing so. Use of methamphetamine at the premises is a breach of the tenant’s obligations. The landlord provided invoices for the costs claimed.
The amount ordered is 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 window was broken 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 a receipt for the repair cost. The amounts ordered are proved.
As the landlord was successful, I have granted its request for suppression of its details and 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 4752231 — net $2,280.62 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Cleaning	$362.25	Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning	$80.00	Carpet Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$153.88	Rubbish removal
Window repairs	$269.88	Window repairs
Meth testing/Cleaning	$1,750.17	Meth testing/Cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,280.62
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,280.62

Claims and awards for application 4752231 — net $2,280.62 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Cleaning

Amount: $362.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $80.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $153.88
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Window repairs

Amount: $269.88
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs

Meth testing/Cleaning

Amount: $1,750.17
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Meth testing/Cleaning

Filing fee reimbursement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Alex Kaaho - Rewiti must pay [The landlord/s] $2,280.62 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Cleaning$362.25 Carpet Cleaning$80.00 Rubbish removal$153.88 Window repairs$269.88 Meth testing/Cleaning$1,750.17 Filing fee reimbursement$20.44 Total award$2,636.62 Bond$356.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$2,280.62
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $356.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

A representative of the landlord attended the hearing. The tenant did not attend.
The landlord has applied for compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following 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 receipts to establish its claims.
The amounts ordered are proved. Methamphetamine Testing
During a routine inspection the landlord conducted an indicative methamphetamine test. This returned a positive result. The premises had tested negative for methamphetamine before the tenancy.
The landlord then had professional testing carried out and has claimed the cost of doing so. Use of methamphetamine at the premises is a breach of the tenant’s obligations. The landlord provided invoices for the costs claimed.
The amount ordered is 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 window was broken 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 a receipt for the repair cost. The amounts ordered are proved.
As the landlord was successful, I have granted its request for suppression of its details and awarded reimbursement of the Tribunal application fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4752231 — Cleanliness

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 4752231 — Cleanliness

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

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

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