What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4826046?

The tribunal order states: Richard Rapana must pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited As Agent For P Midha

How much money was awarded in case 4826046?

Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $55.94 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $299.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4826046?

The primary dispute was Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4826046?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10801245-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4826046?

The tribunal order states: Richard Rapana must pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited As Agent For P Midha

How much money was awarded in case 4826046?

Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $55.94 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $299.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4826046?

The primary dispute was Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4826046?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10801245-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

2 Dulcie Place, Red Hill, Papakura 2110 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4826046 — Property damage

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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 4826046 — net $375.38 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rubbish removal	$299.00	Rubbish removal
Lock/key replacement	$55.94	Lock/key replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$375.38
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$375.38

Claims and awards for application 4826046 — net $375.38 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rubbish removal

Amount: $299.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $55.94
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $375.38

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $375.38

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Richard Rapana must pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited As Agent For P Midha $375.38 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. The tenant was called twice but both calls went to answerphone.
The landlord has received the bond by agreement which has been used to cover rent arrears, water rates owing and a part payment of the locksmith’s account.
The landlord is claiming: a) The balance of the locksmith’s account $55.94 b) Rubbish removal $299.00. c) Meth testing costs of $230.00 d) The filing fee.
The tenancy ended on the 13 March 2024 The landlord conducted an inspection of the property on the 14 March. Those photographs show considerable rubbish left at the property and the property left in an untidy and unclean state.

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 premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The tenant did not return the keys.
The amounts ordered are proved.

Is the tenant responsible for the meth testing charges?

The landlord undertook methamphetamine testing before the tenancy, and again at the end of the tenancy. Both sets of tests where composite testing and whilst the exit testing showed slightly higher levels of methamphetamine, the levels were only slightly higher than the beginning and there was no evidence that the before and after tests were taken in the same locations. Therefore, it is unlikely that the two composite tests are direct comparisons. I am not satisfied that the tests show methamphetamine use during the tenancy and therefore I do not award the landlord the cost of testing.
As the landlord has been successful in most of the claims, I award the landlord the 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 4826046 — net $375.38 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rubbish removal	$299.00	Rubbish removal
Lock/key replacement	$55.94	Lock/key replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$375.38
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$375.38

Claims and awards for application 4826046 — net $375.38 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rubbish removal

Amount: $299.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $55.94
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $375.38

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $375.38

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Richard Rapana must pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited As Agent For P Midha $375.38 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. The tenant was called twice but both calls went to answerphone.
The landlord has received the bond by agreement which has been used to cover rent arrears, water rates owing and a part payment of the locksmith’s account.
The landlord is claiming: a) The balance of the locksmith’s account $55.94 b) Rubbish removal $299.00. c) Meth testing costs of $230.00 d) The filing fee.
The tenancy ended on the 13 March 2024 The landlord conducted an inspection of the property on the 14 March. Those photographs show considerable rubbish left at the property and the property left in an untidy and unclean state.

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 premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The tenant did not return the keys.
The amounts ordered are proved.

Is the tenant responsible for the meth testing charges?

The landlord undertook methamphetamine testing before the tenancy, and again at the end of the tenancy. Both sets of tests where composite testing and whilst the exit testing showed slightly higher levels of methamphetamine, the levels were only slightly higher than the beginning and there was no evidence that the before and after tests were taken in the same locations. Therefore, it is unlikely that the two composite tests are direct comparisons. I am not satisfied that the tests show methamphetamine use during the tenancy and therefore I do not award the landlord the cost of testing.
As the landlord has been successful in most of the claims, I award the landlord the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4826046 — Property damage at 2 Dulcie Place, Red Hill, Papakura 2110

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 4826046 — Property damage at 2 Dulcie Place, Red Hill, Papakura 2110

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

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

Is the tenant responsible for the meth testing charges?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

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

Is the tenant responsible for the meth testing charges?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions