What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4884782?

The tribunal order states: Christopher John Heslin-Ross to pay Summit Property Management Limited As

How much money was awarded in case 4884782?

Cleaning: $220.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $200.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $119.76 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,891.43 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $53.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4884782?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4884782?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10692432-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4884782?

The tribunal order states: Christopher John Heslin-Ross to pay Summit Property Management Limited As

How much money was awarded in case 4884782?

Cleaning: $220.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $200.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $119.76 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,891.43 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $53.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4884782?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4884782?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10692432-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

14 Motueka River West Bank Road, Brooklyn, RD 3, Tenancy Tribunal Case 4884782 — 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 4884782 — net $2,484.19 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$1,891.43	Rent arrears
Lock/key replacement: Garage	$119.76	Lock/key replacement: Garage
Carpet Cleaning	$220.00	Carpet Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$53.00	Rubbish removal
Cleaning	$200.00	Cleaning
Net award	$2,484.19
Bond	$2,560.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,484.19

Claims and awards for application 4884782 — net $2,484.19 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $1,891.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Lock/key replacement: Garage

Amount: $119.76
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement: Garage

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $220.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $53.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Cleaning

Amount: $200.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Christopher John Heslin-Ross to pay Summit Property Management Limited As Agent For Jeanette Ann Sharland $2,484.19 from the bond, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,560.00 (6528476-001) immediately apportioned as follows: Summit Property Management Limited As Agent For Jeanette Ann Sharland: $2,484.19 Christopher John Heslin-ross: $75.81

Reasons

The landlord attended this remote hearing.
The tenant did not attend by Teams video link. Telephone calls were made to the tenant on the number provided at the allocated hearing time. All calls went to voicemail. The Tribunal may hear matters in the absence of a party where satisfied that notice of the hearing has been given to the tenant. I am satisfied that notice of the hearing has been given.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation and refund of the bond following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent ?

The tenancy ended on 17 May 2024. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy was $1,891.43.

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 -See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
In Ace Property Management v Owens (DC Wellington, CIV-2008-085-14441, 17 December 2008) the District Court said: A tenant’s obligation pursuant to the Act to leave a property in a “reasonably clean and reasonably tidy condition” does not mean that it will necessarily be up to a standard that a landlord may consider for a new tenant. It is a mistake for landlords to confuse those two matters.
The RTA does not require the premises to be provided or returned in a spotless or an immaculate condition. The standard is based on what an average bystander would consider reasonable; not on the subjective opinions of the landlord and tenant. There is no scientific way to determine what is reasonably clean and tidy, and the Tribunal must evaluate the evidence available, and in particular inspection reports and photographs.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and remove all rubbish.
The cleaning carried out was to a standard where new tenants could move in. That is not the standard required of tenants leaving a property. I have considered that amount claimed and the photos provided in evidence. I consider $200.00 to be a reasonable sum to bring the premises to a reasonably clean and tidy standard. A further $53.00 is sought for rubbish removal and tip fees. That is reasonable.
The landlord has claimed for carpet cleaning. The cleaning was required for spots in two bedrooms. The amount claimed ($220.00) is reasonable.
The tenant did not return the keys to the garage. The landlord has provided an invoice from a locksmith for $119.76 to rekey the lock.
The amounts ordered are proven.

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 4884782 — net $2,484.19 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$1,891.43	Rent arrears
Lock/key replacement: Garage	$119.76	Lock/key replacement: Garage
Carpet Cleaning	$220.00	Carpet Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$53.00	Rubbish removal
Cleaning	$200.00	Cleaning
Net award	$2,484.19
Bond	$2,560.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,484.19

Claims and awards for application 4884782 — net $2,484.19 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $1,891.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Lock/key replacement: Garage

Amount: $119.76
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement: Garage

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $220.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $53.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Cleaning

Amount: $200.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Christopher John Heslin-Ross to pay Summit Property Management Limited As Agent For Jeanette Ann Sharland $2,484.19 from the bond, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,560.00 (6528476-001) immediately apportioned as follows: Summit Property Management Limited As Agent For Jeanette Ann Sharland: $2,484.19 Christopher John Heslin-ross: $75.81

Reasons

The landlord attended this remote hearing.
The tenant did not attend by Teams video link. Telephone calls were made to the tenant on the number provided at the allocated hearing time. All calls went to voicemail. The Tribunal may hear matters in the absence of a party where satisfied that notice of the hearing has been given to the tenant. I am satisfied that notice of the hearing has been given.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation and refund of the bond following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent ?

The tenancy ended on 17 May 2024. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy was $1,891.43.

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 -See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
In Ace Property Management v Owens (DC Wellington, CIV-2008-085-14441, 17 December 2008) the District Court said: A tenant’s obligation pursuant to the Act to leave a property in a “reasonably clean and reasonably tidy condition” does not mean that it will necessarily be up to a standard that a landlord may consider for a new tenant. It is a mistake for landlords to confuse those two matters.
The RTA does not require the premises to be provided or returned in a spotless or an immaculate condition. The standard is based on what an average bystander would consider reasonable; not on the subjective opinions of the landlord and tenant. There is no scientific way to determine what is reasonably clean and tidy, and the Tribunal must evaluate the evidence available, and in particular inspection reports and photographs.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and remove all rubbish.
The cleaning carried out was to a standard where new tenants could move in. That is not the standard required of tenants leaving a property. I have considered that amount claimed and the photos provided in evidence. I consider $200.00 to be a reasonable sum to bring the premises to a reasonably clean and tidy standard. A further $53.00 is sought for rubbish removal and tip fees. That is reasonable.
The landlord has claimed for carpet cleaning. The cleaning was required for spots in two bedrooms. The amount claimed ($220.00) is reasonable.
The tenant did not return the keys to the garage. The landlord has provided an invoice from a locksmith for $119.76 to rekey the lock.
The amounts ordered are proven.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4884782 — Rent arrears at 14 Motueka River West Bank Road, Brooklyn, RD 3,

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4884782 — Rent arrears at 14 Motueka River West Bank Road, Brooklyn, RD 3,

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?

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?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions