What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4774962 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

How much money was awarded in case 4774962?

Cleaning: $400.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,406.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4774962?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4774962?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10449820-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4774962 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

How much money was awarded in case 4774962?

Cleaning: $400.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,406.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4774962?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4774962?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10449820-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 4774962 — 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 4774962 — net $1,806.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$1,406.00	Rent arrears
Carpet Cleaning	$400.00	Carpet Cleaning
Net award	$1,806.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,806.00

Claims and awards for application 4774962 — net $1,806.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $1,406.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $400.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Net award

Landlord $1,806.00

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,806.00

Dismissed claims

The Cost Of Mats — G Baker 12 June 2024 __________________________________________________________________________________ 47749623

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Rent arrears

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Sue Taylor must pay [The landlord/s] $1,806.00 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$1,406.00 Carpet Cleaning$400.00 Total award$1,806.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$1,806.00

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing.
A representative of the Manawatu Tenants’ Union had made written submissions to the Tribunal on behalf of the tenant.
The tenant was telephoned and advised that she had nothing further to add to her written submissions and that she did not wish to attend the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and compensation following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 7 January 2024. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The landlord also provided bank records showing that the tenant has been paying $10.00 per week. The amounts paid by the tenant, including a payment made today, have been deducted from the sum owing.

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. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The landlord provided photographic evidence that at the end of the tenancy, the carpet in the property was stained in multiple areas and smelt of dogs. The landlord gave evidence that the tenant had two small dogs at the property during the tenancy. It is appropriate in these circumstances where the tenant has had dogs, that the landlord have the property professional cleaned at the tenant’s expense to remove any animal hair or smells.
The amount ordered is proven.
The landlord claimed for the cost of buying two mats to cover areas that it was claimed were damaged by the tenant’s dogs. The landlord did not provide evidence of the costs of buying the mats and so has not shown that he has suffered any loss.
The landlord’s claim for the cost of mats is dismissed.

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 4774962 — net $1,806.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$1,406.00	Rent arrears
Carpet Cleaning	$400.00	Carpet Cleaning
Net award	$1,806.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,806.00

Claims and awards for application 4774962 — net $1,806.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $1,406.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $400.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Net award

Landlord $1,806.00

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,806.00

Dismissed claims

The Cost Of Mats — G Baker 12 June 2024 __________________________________________________________________________________ 47749623

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Rent arrears

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Sue Taylor must pay [The landlord/s] $1,806.00 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$1,406.00 Carpet Cleaning$400.00 Total award$1,806.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$1,806.00

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing.
A representative of the Manawatu Tenants’ Union had made written submissions to the Tribunal on behalf of the tenant.
The tenant was telephoned and advised that she had nothing further to add to her written submissions and that she did not wish to attend the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and compensation following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 7 January 2024. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The landlord also provided bank records showing that the tenant has been paying $10.00 per week. The amounts paid by the tenant, including a payment made today, have been deducted from the sum owing.

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. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The landlord provided photographic evidence that at the end of the tenancy, the carpet in the property was stained in multiple areas and smelt of dogs. The landlord gave evidence that the tenant had two small dogs at the property during the tenancy. It is appropriate in these circumstances where the tenant has had dogs, that the landlord have the property professional cleaned at the tenant’s expense to remove any animal hair or smells.
The amount ordered is proven.
The landlord claimed for the cost of buying two mats to cover areas that it was claimed were damaged by the tenant’s dogs. The landlord did not provide evidence of the costs of buying the mats and so has not shown that he has suffered any loss.
The landlord’s claim for the cost of mats is dismissed.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4774962 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4774962 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Dismissed claims

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

Dismissed claims

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