What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4841162 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 4841162?

Cleaning: $300.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $212.69 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $500.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $470.08 awarded to landlord; Replace furnishings: - TV -Trademe 5…: $150.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $190.43 awarded to landlord; Tenant'S Bin Hire: $260.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4841162?

The primary dispute was Property damage. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4841162?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10339254-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4841162 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 4841162?

Cleaning: $300.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $212.69 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $500.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $470.08 awarded to landlord; Replace furnishings: - TV -Trademe 5…: $150.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $190.43 awarded to landlord; Tenant'S Bin Hire: $260.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4841162?

The primary dispute was Property damage. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4841162?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10339254-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 4841162 — 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 4841162 — net $2,103.64 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Tenant's Bin hire	$260.00	Tenant's Bin hire
Window repairs	$212.69	Window repairs
Cleaning: of claimed	$300.00	Cleaning: of claimed
Garage workbench replacement	$500.00	Garage workbench replacement
Rubbish removal	$190.43	Rubbish removal
Replace furnishings: - curtain replacement	$470.08	Replace furnishings: - curtain replacement
Replace furnishings: - TV -Trademe 55" used	$150.00	Replace furnishings: - TV -Trademe 55" used
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,103.64
Bond	$2,360.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,103.64

Claims and awards for application 4841162 — net $2,103.64 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Tenant's Bin hire

Amount: $260.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Tenant's Bin hire

Window repairs

Amount: $212.69
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs

Cleaning: of claimed

Amount: $300.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: of claimed

Garage workbench replacement

Amount: $500.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Garage workbench replacement

Rubbish removal

Amount: $190.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Tenant’s name and identifying details.
[The tenant/s] is to pay Rentcare Property Management Limited $2,103.64 from the bond, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,360.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) immediately apportioned as follows: Rentcare Property Management Limited: $2,103.64 [The tenant/s]: $256.36

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy. The landlord also requested suppression of the tenant’s name because of domestic violence.

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 some parts of the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish. The landlord had to pay for a bin to be removed that had been hired by the tenant.
A used TV was missing at the end of the tenancy. There were no details about the make and model. Trademe shows used 55” TVs are available for $150.00.
The garage workbench was removed. The tenants added Batts to the garage walls which could have been left there.
Curtains were removed and needed to be replaced.
The amounts ordered are proved.

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.
A pane of obscure glass in a door was broken. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved. Filing Fee
Because the landlord has been successful with the claim, the filing fee of $20.44 is ordered. Name Suppression
The Tribunal may, on the application of any party to proceedings or on its own initiative, having regard to the interests of the parties and to the public interest, order that all or part of the evidence given or the name or any identifying particulars of any witness or party not be published. (see Section 95A(4) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986).

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 4841162 — net $2,103.64 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Tenant's Bin hire	$260.00	Tenant's Bin hire
Window repairs	$212.69	Window repairs
Cleaning: of claimed	$300.00	Cleaning: of claimed
Garage workbench replacement	$500.00	Garage workbench replacement
Rubbish removal	$190.43	Rubbish removal
Replace furnishings: - curtain replacement	$470.08	Replace furnishings: - curtain replacement
Replace furnishings: - TV -Trademe 55" used	$150.00	Replace furnishings: - TV -Trademe 55" used
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,103.64
Bond	$2,360.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,103.64

Claims and awards for application 4841162 — net $2,103.64 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Tenant's Bin hire

Amount: $260.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Tenant's Bin hire

Window repairs

Amount: $212.69
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs

Cleaning: of claimed

Amount: $300.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: of claimed

Garage workbench replacement

Amount: $500.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Garage workbench replacement

Rubbish removal

Amount: $190.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Tenant’s name and identifying details.
[The tenant/s] is to pay Rentcare Property Management Limited $2,103.64 from the bond, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,360.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) immediately apportioned as follows: Rentcare Property Management Limited: $2,103.64 [The tenant/s]: $256.36

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy. The landlord also requested suppression of the tenant’s name because of domestic violence.

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 some parts of the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish. The landlord had to pay for a bin to be removed that had been hired by the tenant.
A used TV was missing at the end of the tenancy. There were no details about the make and model. Trademe shows used 55” TVs are available for $150.00.
The garage workbench was removed. The tenants added Batts to the garage walls which could have been left there.
Curtains were removed and needed to be replaced.
The amounts ordered are proved.

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.
A pane of obscure glass in a door was broken. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved. Filing Fee
Because the landlord has been successful with the claim, the filing fee of $20.44 is ordered. Name Suppression
The Tribunal may, on the application of any party to proceedings or on its own initiative, having regard to the interests of the parties and to the public interest, order that all or part of the evidence given or the name or any identifying particulars of any witness or party not be published. (see Section 95A(4) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986).

Tenancy Tribunal case 4841162 — Property damage

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 4841162 — Property damage

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 damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

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 damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions