What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4866521?

The tribunal order states: Vai Ropati and Pauline Gago must pay Pro Edge Property Management Limited

How much money was awarded in case 4866521?

Cleaning: $672.60 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $719.80 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $6,751.43 awarded to landlord; blocked drains from wet wipes and ha…: $651.56 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $2,017.80 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $377.03 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4866521?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4866521?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10860876-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4866521?

The tribunal order states: Vai Ropati and Pauline Gago must pay Pro Edge Property Management Limited

How much money was awarded in case 4866521?

Cleaning: $672.60 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $719.80 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $6,751.43 awarded to landlord; blocked drains from wet wipes and ha…: $651.56 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $2,017.80 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $377.03 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4866521?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4866521?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10860876-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

53 Sapwood Crescent, Takanini, Takanini 2110 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4866521 — 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 4866521 — net $8,450.66 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 26 April 2024	$6,751.43	Rent arrears to 26 April 2024
Water rates	$377.03	Water rates
Repairs: blocked drains from wet wipes and hair	$651.56	Repairs: blocked drains from wet wipes and hair
Lawns and Garden work	$719.80	Lawns and Garden work
Cleaning: including carpet cleaning	$672.60	Cleaning: including carpet cleaning
Repairs: Door repair, drawer repair, toilet seat cover replacement and drainage pump replacement	$2,017.80	Repairs: Door repair, drawer repair, toilet seat cover replacement and drainage pump replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$8,450.66
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$8,450.66

Claims and awards for application 4866521 — net $8,450.66 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 26 April 2024

Amount: $6,751.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 26 April 2024

Water rates

Amount: $377.03
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Repairs: blocked drains from wet wipes and hair

Amount: $651.56
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: blocked drains from wet wipes and hair

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $719.80
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Cleaning: including carpet cleaning

Amount: $672.60
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: including carpet cleaning

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Rent arrears Property damage Water Rates

Order

Vai Ropati and Pauline Gago must pay Pro Edge Property Management Limited - As Agent For Shekhar Kapur $8,450.66 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,760.00 (6406823-007) to Pro Edge Property Management Limited - As Agent For Shekhar Kapur immediately.

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 26 April 2024. The landlord provided rent records and 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 drains were blocked from wet wipes and buildup in hair.
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 following damage was caused during the tenancy: door, drawer, toilet seat cover and drainage pump. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.

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 4866521 — net $8,450.66 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 26 April 2024	$6,751.43	Rent arrears to 26 April 2024
Water rates	$377.03	Water rates
Repairs: blocked drains from wet wipes and hair	$651.56	Repairs: blocked drains from wet wipes and hair
Lawns and Garden work	$719.80	Lawns and Garden work
Cleaning: including carpet cleaning	$672.60	Cleaning: including carpet cleaning
Repairs: Door repair, drawer repair, toilet seat cover replacement and drainage pump replacement	$2,017.80	Repairs: Door repair, drawer repair, toilet seat cover replacement and drainage pump replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$8,450.66
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$8,450.66

Claims and awards for application 4866521 — net $8,450.66 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 26 April 2024

Amount: $6,751.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 26 April 2024

Water rates

Amount: $377.03
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Repairs: blocked drains from wet wipes and hair

Amount: $651.56
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: blocked drains from wet wipes and hair

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $719.80
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Cleaning: including carpet cleaning

Amount: $672.60
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: including carpet cleaning

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Rent arrears Property damage Water Rates

Order

Vai Ropati and Pauline Gago must pay Pro Edge Property Management Limited - As Agent For Shekhar Kapur $8,450.66 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,760.00 (6406823-007) to Pro Edge Property Management Limited - As Agent For Shekhar Kapur immediately.

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 26 April 2024. The landlord provided rent records and 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 drains were blocked from wet wipes and buildup in hair.
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 following damage was caused during the tenancy: door, drawer, toilet seat cover and drainage pump. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4866521 — Rent arrears at 53 Sapwood Crescent, Takanini, Takanini 2110

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4866521 — Rent arrears at 53 Sapwood Crescent, Takanini, Takanini 2110

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and 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 rent and 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