What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4782504 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] is to pay [The landlord/s] $1,623.45 from the bond, calculated as

How much money was awarded in case 4782504?

Cleaning: $250.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $793.01 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $500.00 awarded to landlord; Storage Costs: $60.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4782504?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4782504?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10285830-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4782504 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] is to pay [The landlord/s] $1,623.45 from the bond, calculated as

How much money was awarded in case 4782504?

Cleaning: $250.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $793.01 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $500.00 awarded to landlord; Storage Costs: $60.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4782504?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4782504?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10285830-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 4782504 — 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 4782504 — net $1,623.45 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 24.11.2023	$793.01	Rent arrears to 24.11.2023
Carpet cleaning	$250.00	Carpet cleaning
Repairs: locks, wall & door damage	$500.00	Repairs: locks, wall & door damage
Storage costs	$60.00	Storage costs
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,623.45
Bond	$1,700.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,623.45

Claims and awards for application 4782504 — net $1,623.45 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 24.11.2023

Amount: $793.01
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 24.11.2023

Carpet cleaning

Amount: $250.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet cleaning

Repairs: locks, wall & door damage

Amount: $500.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: locks, wall & door damage

Storage costs

Amount: $60.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Storage costs

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage

Order

[The tenant/s] is to pay [The landlord/s] $1,623.45 from the bond, calculated as shown in the table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,700.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) immediately apportioned as follows: [The landlord/s]: $1,623.45 [The tenant/s]: $76.55

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing. [The landlord’s representative] appeared for the landlord.
This tenancy began on 11 May 2018 and ended on 24 November 2023.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, payment from the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.
At the conclusion of the hearing, the landlord and tenant reached agreement on the amounts awarded.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 24 November 2023. The landlord provided updated rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The tenant accepts the amount due, which is noted above.

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) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the RTA).
The tenant accepts that some further carpet cleaning was required to remove the stains. The landlord has produced photographic evidence, together with an invoice for the carpet cleaning costs of $250.00, which the tenant does not oppose. This is awarded above. While the landlord also sought some additional cleaning costs, this has since been withdrawn, due to the lack of supporting evidence.
The tenant also accepts there was agreement for storage of her belongings in the garage for three weeks after the tenancy ended, based on $20 per week, with a total of $60.00 owed to the landlord for this cost.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

The landlord seeks compensation for damage to the bedroom wall, wardrobe door and door handle. The repair cost is $500.00, as noted in the invoice provided with the application. The landlord also relies on photographic evidence in the final inspection report produced at the hearing.
The tenant accepts liability for these repair costs. As the parties have reached agreement, this cost is awarded above. Filing fee
As the landlord has been successful with the claim, the tenant is to pay the landlord’s filing fee. Name suppression
Both parties seek name suppression, which is granted, in view of the consensus reached at this hearing.

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 4782504 — net $1,623.45 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 24.11.2023	$793.01	Rent arrears to 24.11.2023
Carpet cleaning	$250.00	Carpet cleaning
Repairs: locks, wall & door damage	$500.00	Repairs: locks, wall & door damage
Storage costs	$60.00	Storage costs
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,623.45
Bond	$1,700.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,623.45

Claims and awards for application 4782504 — net $1,623.45 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 24.11.2023

Amount: $793.01
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 24.11.2023

Carpet cleaning

Amount: $250.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet cleaning

Repairs: locks, wall & door damage

Amount: $500.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: locks, wall & door damage

Storage costs

Amount: $60.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Storage costs

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage

Order

[The tenant/s] is to pay [The landlord/s] $1,623.45 from the bond, calculated as shown in the table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,700.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) immediately apportioned as follows: [The landlord/s]: $1,623.45 [The tenant/s]: $76.55

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing. [The landlord’s representative] appeared for the landlord.
This tenancy began on 11 May 2018 and ended on 24 November 2023.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, payment from the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.
At the conclusion of the hearing, the landlord and tenant reached agreement on the amounts awarded.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 24 November 2023. The landlord provided updated rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The tenant accepts the amount due, which is noted above.

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) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the RTA).
The tenant accepts that some further carpet cleaning was required to remove the stains. The landlord has produced photographic evidence, together with an invoice for the carpet cleaning costs of $250.00, which the tenant does not oppose. This is awarded above. While the landlord also sought some additional cleaning costs, this has since been withdrawn, due to the lack of supporting evidence.
The tenant also accepts there was agreement for storage of her belongings in the garage for three weeks after the tenancy ended, based on $20 per week, with a total of $60.00 owed to the landlord for this cost.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

The landlord seeks compensation for damage to the bedroom wall, wardrobe door and door handle. The repair cost is $500.00, as noted in the invoice provided with the application. The landlord also relies on photographic evidence in the final inspection report produced at the hearing.
The tenant accepts liability for these repair costs. As the parties have reached agreement, this cost is awarded above. Filing fee
As the landlord has been successful with the claim, the tenant is to pay the landlord’s filing fee. Name suppression
Both parties seek name suppression, which is granted, in view of the consensus reached at this hearing.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4782504 — Rent arrears

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 4782504 — Rent arrears

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

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

Frequently asked questions