What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4802123?

The tribunal order states: Licon Henderson must pay Vision Property Management Limited trading as

How much money was awarded in case 4802123?

Cleaning: $155.83 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $800.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $820.00 awarded to landlord; Replace Missing Keys X 3: $19.20 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $207.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4802123?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4802123?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10356029-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4802123?

The tribunal order states: Licon Henderson must pay Vision Property Management Limited trading as

How much money was awarded in case 4802123?

Cleaning: $155.83 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $800.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $820.00 awarded to landlord; Replace Missing Keys X 3: $19.20 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $207.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4802123?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4802123?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10356029-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 4, 27 Buffon Street, Waltham, Christchurch 8023 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4802123 — 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 4802123 — net $2,022.47 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 7 January 2024	$820.00	Rent arrears to 7 January 2024
Rubbish removal and dump fees	$207.00	Rubbish removal and dump fees
Replace missing keys x 3	$19.20	Replace missing keys x 3
Replace damaged carpet - 2 x insurance excesses	$800.00	Replace damaged carpet - 2 x insurance excesses
Carpet cleaning - hallway/landing	$155.83	Carpet cleaning - hallway/landing
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,022.47
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,022.47

Claims and awards for application 4802123 — net $2,022.47 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 7 January 2024

Amount: $820.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 7 January 2024

Rubbish removal and dump fees

Amount: $207.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal and dump fees

Replace missing keys x 3

Amount: $19.20
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace missing keys x 3

Replace damaged carpet - 2 x insurance excesses

Amount: $800.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace damaged carpet - 2 x insurance excesses

Carpet cleaning - hallway/landing

Amount: $155.83
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet cleaning - hallway/landing

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Licon Henderson must pay Vision Property Management Limited trading as Harcourts as agent for Ryan and Erin Bodger $2,022.47 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:

Reasons

Ms Edwards represented the landlord. The tenant did not attend 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?

The tenancy ended on 7 January 2024. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount of rent 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 (RTA).
The tenant did not leave the hallway/landing carpet reasonably clean and did not remove all rubbish.
The tenant did not return the keys.

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.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: carpet in the two bedrooms was stained and has to be replaced. The landlord’s claim is limited to the amount of the insurance excess – 2 x $400.00. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved by invoices and photos and by the evidence Ms Edwards gave at the hearing.
As the application is successful, the tenant must pay the landlord’s Tribunal filing 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 4802123 — net $2,022.47 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 7 January 2024	$820.00	Rent arrears to 7 January 2024
Rubbish removal and dump fees	$207.00	Rubbish removal and dump fees
Replace missing keys x 3	$19.20	Replace missing keys x 3
Replace damaged carpet - 2 x insurance excesses	$800.00	Replace damaged carpet - 2 x insurance excesses
Carpet cleaning - hallway/landing	$155.83	Carpet cleaning - hallway/landing
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,022.47
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,022.47

Claims and awards for application 4802123 — net $2,022.47 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 7 January 2024

Amount: $820.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 7 January 2024

Rubbish removal and dump fees

Amount: $207.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal and dump fees

Replace missing keys x 3

Amount: $19.20
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace missing keys x 3

Replace damaged carpet - 2 x insurance excesses

Amount: $800.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace damaged carpet - 2 x insurance excesses

Carpet cleaning - hallway/landing

Amount: $155.83
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet cleaning - hallway/landing

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Licon Henderson must pay Vision Property Management Limited trading as Harcourts as agent for Ryan and Erin Bodger $2,022.47 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:

Reasons

Ms Edwards represented the landlord. The tenant did not attend 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?

The tenancy ended on 7 January 2024. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount of rent 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 (RTA).
The tenant did not leave the hallway/landing carpet reasonably clean and did not remove all rubbish.
The tenant did not return the keys.

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.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: carpet in the two bedrooms was stained and has to be replaced. The landlord’s claim is limited to the amount of the insurance excess – 2 x $400.00. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved by invoices and photos and by the evidence Ms Edwards gave at the hearing.
As the application is successful, the tenant must pay the landlord’s Tribunal filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4802123 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 4, 27 Buffon Street, Waltham, Christchurch 8023

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 4802123 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 4, 27 Buffon Street, Waltham, Christchurch 8023

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

Property management

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

Property management

Frequently asked questions