What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4891400 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 4891400?

Cleaning: $189.75 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,245.72 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4891400?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4891400?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10706306-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4891400 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 4891400?

Cleaning: $189.75 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,245.72 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4891400?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4891400?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10706306-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

10A Roosevelt Street, Levin, Levin 5510 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4891400 — 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 4891400 — net $2,095.91 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to end of tenancy	$3,245.72	Rent arrears to end of tenancy
Carpet Cleaning	$189.75	Carpet Cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,095.91
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,095.91

Claims and awards for application 4891400 — net $2,095.91 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to end of tenancy

Amount: $3,245.72
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to end of tenancy

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $189.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $2,095.91

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $2,095.91

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details. 2.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of () to immediately. The application for cleaning costs is dismissed.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held by teleconference. The tenant did not answer either of the calls made to him at the scheduled time on the number provided to the Tribunal.
Because I am satisfied the tenant has been served notice of the hearing in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act, 1986, the hearing was conducted in the tenant’s absence.
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?

The tenancy ended on 21 July 2024. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy is $3,245.72.

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.
At the end of the tenancy the tenant left the carpets with large stains where a liquid had been spilt on them. The carpets were not left reasonably clean.
The landlord produced photographs, an invoice and oral evidence which prove the claim and the amount ordered.
The landlord claimed the premises was not left reasonably clean and tidy. The landlord produced photographs but the photographs did not go so far as to show the premises were not reasonably clean and tidy. This claim was not proved.
Because has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed 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 4891400 — net $2,095.91 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to end of tenancy	$3,245.72	Rent arrears to end of tenancy
Carpet Cleaning	$189.75	Carpet Cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,095.91
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,095.91

Claims and awards for application 4891400 — net $2,095.91 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to end of tenancy

Amount: $3,245.72
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to end of tenancy

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $189.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $2,095.91

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $2,095.91

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details. 2.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of () to immediately. The application for cleaning costs is dismissed.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held by teleconference. The tenant did not answer either of the calls made to him at the scheduled time on the number provided to the Tribunal.
Because I am satisfied the tenant has been served notice of the hearing in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act, 1986, the hearing was conducted in the tenant’s absence.
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?

The tenancy ended on 21 July 2024. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy is $3,245.72.

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.
At the end of the tenancy the tenant left the carpets with large stains where a liquid had been spilt on them. The carpets were not left reasonably clean.
The landlord produced photographs, an invoice and oral evidence which prove the claim and the amount ordered.
The landlord claimed the premises was not left reasonably clean and tidy. The landlord produced photographs but the photographs did not go so far as to show the premises were not reasonably clean and tidy. This claim was not proved.
Because has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4891400 — Rent arrears at 10A Roosevelt Street, Levin, Levin 5510

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4891400 — Rent arrears at 10A Roosevelt Street, Levin, Levin 5510

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

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

Frequently asked questions