What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4781537 about?

The tribunal order states: Thomas Alexandra Paul and Jaine Paul must pay [The landlord/s] $5,893.73

How much money was awarded in case 4781537?

Cleaning: $385.25 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $300.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Lawn Mowing: $220.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $563.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,214.29 awarded to landlord; Replace Back Door And Front Sliding…: $471.50 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $570.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $148.75 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4781537?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4781537?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10482710-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4781537 about?

The tribunal order states: Thomas Alexandra Paul and Jaine Paul must pay [The landlord/s] $5,893.73

How much money was awarded in case 4781537?

Cleaning: $385.25 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $300.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Lawn Mowing: $220.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $563.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,214.29 awarded to landlord; Replace Back Door And Front Sliding…: $471.50 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $570.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $148.75 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4781537?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4781537?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10482710-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

16B Cedar Heights Avenue, Massey, Auckland 0614 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4781537 — 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 4781537 — net $5,893.73 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 16 November 2023	$3,214.29	Rent arrears to 16 November 2023
Water rates	$148.75	Water rates
Carpet cleaning	$385.25	Carpet cleaning
Repair holes in lounge and bedroom walls	$563.50	Repair holes in lounge and bedroom walls
Replace back door and front sliding door locks	$471.50	Replace back door and front sliding door locks
Cleaning	$300.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal costs	$570.00	Rubbish removal costs
Lawn mowing	$220.00	Lawn mowing
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$5,893.73
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$5,893.73

Claims and awards for application 4781537 — net $5,893.73 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 16 November 2023

Amount: $3,214.29
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 16 November 2023

Water rates

Amount: $148.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Carpet cleaning

Amount: $385.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet cleaning

Repair holes in lounge and bedroom walls

Amount: $563.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repair holes in lounge and bedroom walls

Replace back door and front sliding door locks

Amount: $471.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace back door and front sliding door locks

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

Thomas Alexandra Paul and Jaine Paul must pay [The landlord/s] $5,893.73 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord was represented at the hearing. The tenants did not attend. I conducted the hearing by phone. One tenant answered the call and then hung up, my call to the other tenant went to voice mail.
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 tenancy ended on 16 November 2023. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount of rent owing at the end of the tenancy.
The landlord provided water rates invoices that prove the amount owed for water rates.

Did the tenants 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 (RTA).
The tenants did not leave the premises, including the outside, reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The tenants did not return all the keys.

Are the tenants 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.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: there were multiple holes in the lounge and bedroom walls that had to be repaired. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenants have not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved by invoices, photos, inspection reports, and by the evidence the landlord’s representative gave at the hearing.
As the application is successful, the tenants must pay the landlord’s Tribunal filing fee.
The landlord sought, and is entitled to, a name suppression order – see section 95A RTA.

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 4781537 — net $5,893.73 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 16 November 2023	$3,214.29	Rent arrears to 16 November 2023
Water rates	$148.75	Water rates
Carpet cleaning	$385.25	Carpet cleaning
Repair holes in lounge and bedroom walls	$563.50	Repair holes in lounge and bedroom walls
Replace back door and front sliding door locks	$471.50	Replace back door and front sliding door locks
Cleaning	$300.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal costs	$570.00	Rubbish removal costs
Lawn mowing	$220.00	Lawn mowing
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$5,893.73
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$5,893.73

Claims and awards for application 4781537 — net $5,893.73 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 16 November 2023

Amount: $3,214.29
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 16 November 2023

Water rates

Amount: $148.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Carpet cleaning

Amount: $385.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet cleaning

Repair holes in lounge and bedroom walls

Amount: $563.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repair holes in lounge and bedroom walls

Replace back door and front sliding door locks

Amount: $471.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace back door and front sliding door locks

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

Thomas Alexandra Paul and Jaine Paul must pay [The landlord/s] $5,893.73 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord was represented at the hearing. The tenants did not attend. I conducted the hearing by phone. One tenant answered the call and then hung up, my call to the other tenant went to voice mail.
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 tenancy ended on 16 November 2023. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount of rent owing at the end of the tenancy.
The landlord provided water rates invoices that prove the amount owed for water rates.

Did the tenants 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 (RTA).
The tenants did not leave the premises, including the outside, reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The tenants did not return all the keys.

Are the tenants 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.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: there were multiple holes in the lounge and bedroom walls that had to be repaired. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenants have not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved by invoices, photos, inspection reports, and by the evidence the landlord’s representative gave at the hearing.
As the application is successful, the tenants must pay the landlord’s Tribunal filing fee.
The landlord sought, and is entitled to, a name suppression order – see section 95A RTA.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4781537 — Rent arrears at 16B Cedar Heights Avenue, Massey, Auckland 0614

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 4781537 — Rent arrears at 16B Cedar Heights Avenue, Massey, Auckland 0614

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

Did the tenants comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

Are the tenants responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

Did the tenants comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

Are the tenants responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions