What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4906874?

The tribunal order states: Ratu Elijah Vunakivyya Raikadroka must pay Anukar Shalen Prasad and

How much money was awarded in case 4906874?

Bailliffs' Eviction Fees: $200.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $7,325.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $17,599.60 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $747.51 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4906874?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4906874?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10807571-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4906874?

The tribunal order states: Ratu Elijah Vunakivyya Raikadroka must pay Anukar Shalen Prasad and

How much money was awarded in case 4906874?

Bailliffs' Eviction Fees: $200.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $7,325.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $17,599.60 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $747.51 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4906874?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4906874?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10807571-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

19A Garth Place, Manurewa, Auckland 2102 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4906874 — 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 4906874 — net $25,893.05 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 31 May 2024	$17,599.60	Rent arrears to 31 May 2024
Water rates	$747.51	Water rates
Bailliffs' eviction fees	$200.00	Bailliffs' eviction fees
rs, skirtings and ceilings, lawn mowing, general cleaning, carpet cleaning, glass and windows, cupboards, blinds repairs	$7,325.50	rs, skirtings and ceilings, lawn mowing, general cleaning, carpet cleaning, glass and windows, cupboards, blinds repairs
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$25,893.05
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$25,893.05

Claims and awards for application 4906874 — net $25,893.05 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 31 May 2024

Amount: $17,599.60
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 31 May 2024

Water rates

Amount: $747.51
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Bailliffs' eviction fees

Amount: $200.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Bailliffs' eviction fees

rs, skirtings and ceilings, lawn mowing, general cleaning, carpet cleaning, glass and windows, cupboards, blinds repairs

Amount: $7,325.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: rs, skirtings and ceilings, lawn mowing, general cleaning, carpet cleaning, glass and windows, cupboards, blinds repairs

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $20.44
Awarded to: Landlord

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Filing Fee Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

Ratu Elijah Vunakivyya Raikadroka must pay Anukar Shalen Prasad and Neelam Devi $25,893.05 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, 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 31 May 2024. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.
Eviction proceedings had to be carried out to enforce termination of the tenancy by order of the tenancy tribunal.

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.

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.
Tenants are liable for the cost of repairing damage that is intentional or which results from any activity at the premises that is an imprisonable offence. This applies to anything the tenant does and anything done by a person they are responsible for. See section 49B(1) RTA.
Damage is intentional where a person intends to cause damage and takes the necessary steps to achieve that purpose. Damage is also intentional where a person does something, or allows a situation to continue, knowing that damage is a certainty. See Guo v Korck [2019] NZHC 1541.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: doors, locks, skirtings, ceilings, glass and windows, cupboards and blinds. 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 4906874 — net $25,893.05 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 31 May 2024	$17,599.60	Rent arrears to 31 May 2024
Water rates	$747.51	Water rates
Bailliffs' eviction fees	$200.00	Bailliffs' eviction fees
rs, skirtings and ceilings, lawn mowing, general cleaning, carpet cleaning, glass and windows, cupboards, blinds repairs	$7,325.50	rs, skirtings and ceilings, lawn mowing, general cleaning, carpet cleaning, glass and windows, cupboards, blinds repairs
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$25,893.05
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$25,893.05

Claims and awards for application 4906874 — net $25,893.05 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 31 May 2024

Amount: $17,599.60
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 31 May 2024

Water rates

Amount: $747.51
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Bailliffs' eviction fees

Amount: $200.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Bailliffs' eviction fees

rs, skirtings and ceilings, lawn mowing, general cleaning, carpet cleaning, glass and windows, cupboards, blinds repairs

Amount: $7,325.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: rs, skirtings and ceilings, lawn mowing, general cleaning, carpet cleaning, glass and windows, cupboards, blinds repairs

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $20.44
Awarded to: Landlord

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Filing Fee Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

Ratu Elijah Vunakivyya Raikadroka must pay Anukar Shalen Prasad and Neelam Devi $25,893.05 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, 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 31 May 2024. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.
Eviction proceedings had to be carried out to enforce termination of the tenancy by order of the tenancy tribunal.

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.

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.
Tenants are liable for the cost of repairing damage that is intentional or which results from any activity at the premises that is an imprisonable offence. This applies to anything the tenant does and anything done by a person they are responsible for. See section 49B(1) RTA.
Damage is intentional where a person intends to cause damage and takes the necessary steps to achieve that purpose. Damage is also intentional where a person does something, or allows a situation to continue, knowing that damage is a certainty. See Guo v Korck [2019] NZHC 1541.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: doors, locks, skirtings, ceilings, glass and windows, cupboards and blinds. 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 4906874 — Rent arrears at 19A Garth Place, Manurewa, Auckland 2102

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 4906874 — Rent arrears at 19A Garth Place, Manurewa, Auckland 2102

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

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

Frequently asked questions