What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4774525?

The tribunal order states: Suphawan Maleenan, Sawong Khoonthong, Kewin Khoonthong and Nittaya

How much money was awarded in case 4774525?

Cleaning: $207.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $375.40 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $258.75 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $885.71 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $156.78 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4774525?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4774525?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10322968-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4774525?

The tribunal order states: Suphawan Maleenan, Sawong Khoonthong, Kewin Khoonthong and Nittaya

How much money was awarded in case 4774525?

Cleaning: $207.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $375.40 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $258.75 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $885.71 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $156.78 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4774525?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4774525?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10322968-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

84 Clevedon Road, Papakura, Papakura 2110 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4774525 — 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 4774525 — net $1,904.08 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$885.71	Rent arrears
Water rates	$156.78	Water rates
Window repairs	$258.75	Window repairs
Carpet Cleaning	$207.00	Carpet Cleaning
Garden work	$375.40	Garden work
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,904.08
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,904.08

Claims and awards for application 4774525 — net $1,904.08 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $885.71
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Water rates

Amount: $156.78
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Window repairs

Amount: $258.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $207.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Garden work

Amount: $375.40
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Garden work

Filing fee reimbursement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

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

Order

Suphawan Maleenan, Sawong Khoonthong, Kewin Khoonthong and Nittaya Thapsai must pay Inspire Property Management Limited As Agent For Monika And Anil Kumar Sharma $1,904.08 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount 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 carpet and garden reasonably clean and tidy.
I have moderated the amounts claim for garden work as I consider them to be excessive for the trimmings and weeding work undertaken. The entry inspection photos also show some overgrown lawns but the tenant has mowed the lawns shortly before vacating.
Only 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.
Having regard to the entry and exit inspections and photographs, I am satisfied that the damage to the window pane was caused during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.

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 4774525 — net $1,904.08 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$885.71	Rent arrears
Water rates	$156.78	Water rates
Window repairs	$258.75	Window repairs
Carpet Cleaning	$207.00	Carpet Cleaning
Garden work	$375.40	Garden work
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,904.08
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,904.08

Claims and awards for application 4774525 — net $1,904.08 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $885.71
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Water rates

Amount: $156.78
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Window repairs

Amount: $258.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $207.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Garden work

Amount: $375.40
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Garden work

Filing fee reimbursement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

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

Order

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount 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 carpet and garden reasonably clean and tidy.
I have moderated the amounts claim for garden work as I consider them to be excessive for the trimmings and weeding work undertaken. The entry inspection photos also show some overgrown lawns but the tenant has mowed the lawns shortly before vacating.
Only 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.
Having regard to the entry and exit inspections and photographs, I am satisfied that the damage to the window pane was caused during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4774525 — Rent arrears at 84 Clevedon Road, Papakura, Papakura 2110

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 4774525 — Rent arrears at 84 Clevedon Road, Papakura, Papakura 2110

At a glance

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?

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 and water rates?

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