What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4851061?

The tribunal order states: Lawrance Laulenese, Rocky Laulenese and Bernadette Taumaoe must pay

How much money was awarded in case 4851061?

Cleaning: $218.50 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $437.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $92.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $195.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Previous Order Application 4789917 D…: $1,276.24 awarded to landlord; Wall: $333.50 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $241.50 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $52.80 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4851061?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness. Related themes: Property damage, Mould & damp.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4851061?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10571374-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4851061?

The tribunal order states: Lawrance Laulenese, Rocky Laulenese and Bernadette Taumaoe must pay

How much money was awarded in case 4851061?

Cleaning: $218.50 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $437.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $92.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $195.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Previous Order Application 4789917 D…: $1,276.24 awarded to landlord; Wall: $333.50 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $241.50 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $52.80 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4851061?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness. Related themes: Property damage, Mould & damp.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4851061?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10571374-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

28A Kelvin Road, Papakura, Papakura 2110 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4851061 — Cleanliness

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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 4851061 — net $2,867.48 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Previous order application 4789917 dated 11/03/2024	$1,276.24	Previous order application 4789917 dated 11/03/2024
Water rates	$52.80	Water rates
Cleaning	$437.00	Cleaning
Cleaning: mould removal	$195.50	Cleaning: mould removal
Repairs: wall	$333.50	Repairs: wall
Carpet Cleaning	$218.50	Carpet Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$241.50	Rubbish removal
Oven/stove cleaning	$92.00	Oven/stove cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,867.48
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,867.48

Claims and awards for application 4851061 — net $2,867.48 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Previous order application 4789917 dated 11/03/2024

Amount: $1,276.24
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Previous order application 4789917 dated 11/03/2024

Water rates

Amount: $52.80
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Cleaning

Amount: $437.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Cleaning: mould removal

Amount: $195.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: mould removal

Repairs: wall

Amount: $333.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: wall

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

Lawrance Laulenese, Rocky Laulenese and Bernadette Taumaoe must pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited - As Agent For Ishha Siingh $2,867.48 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
This order incorporates the previous Tribunal order under application 4789917 dated 11/03/2024 .

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for outstanding water rates, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for water rates?

The tenancy ended on 14 March 2024 pursuant to order dated 11/03/2024 of the Tenancy Tribunal under application 4789917.
The landlord provided further water rates invoices which prove the amount 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.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
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.
The wall at the back of the fridge was damaged during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.
The previous order dated 11/03/2024 is incorporated into this order for enforcement purposes.

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 4851061 — net $2,867.48 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Previous order application 4789917 dated 11/03/2024	$1,276.24	Previous order application 4789917 dated 11/03/2024
Water rates	$52.80	Water rates
Cleaning	$437.00	Cleaning
Cleaning: mould removal	$195.50	Cleaning: mould removal
Repairs: wall	$333.50	Repairs: wall
Carpet Cleaning	$218.50	Carpet Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$241.50	Rubbish removal
Oven/stove cleaning	$92.00	Oven/stove cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,867.48
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,867.48

Claims and awards for application 4851061 — net $2,867.48 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Previous order application 4789917 dated 11/03/2024

Amount: $1,276.24
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Previous order application 4789917 dated 11/03/2024

Water rates

Amount: $52.80
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Cleaning

Amount: $437.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Cleaning: mould removal

Amount: $195.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: mould removal

Repairs: wall

Amount: $333.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: wall

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

Lawrance Laulenese, Rocky Laulenese and Bernadette Taumaoe must pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited - As Agent For Ishha Siingh $2,867.48 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
This order incorporates the previous Tribunal order under application 4789917 dated 11/03/2024 .

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for outstanding water rates, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for water rates?

The tenancy ended on 14 March 2024 pursuant to order dated 11/03/2024 of the Tenancy Tribunal under application 4789917.
The landlord provided further water rates invoices which prove the amount 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.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
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.
The wall at the back of the fridge was damaged during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.
The previous order dated 11/03/2024 is incorporated into this order for enforcement purposes.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4851061 — Cleanliness at 28A Kelvin Road, Papakura, Papakura 2110

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 4851061 — Cleanliness at 28A Kelvin Road, Papakura, Papakura 2110

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for water rates?

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 water rates?

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