What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4924105?

The tribunal order states: Luke John Sparks and Melanie Ann Pierson must pay Accommodation Centre

How much money was awarded in case 4924105?

Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $507.55 awarded to landlord; Reglaze Glass Pane In French Door: $188.57 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,641.57 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4924105?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4924105?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10733935-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4924105?

The tribunal order states: Luke John Sparks and Melanie Ann Pierson must pay Accommodation Centre

How much money was awarded in case 4924105?

Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $507.55 awarded to landlord; Reglaze Glass Pane In French Door: $188.57 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,641.57 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4924105?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4924105?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10733935-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

62 Glandovey Road, Fendalton, Christchurch 8052 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4924105 — 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 4924105 — net $3,358.13 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 6 May 2024	$2,641.57	Rent arrears to 6 May 2024
Lock/key replacement and lock repairs	$507.55	Lock/key replacement and lock repairs
Reglaze glass pane in french door	$188.57	Reglaze glass pane in french door
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,358.13
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,358.13

Claims and awards for application 4924105 — net $3,358.13 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 6 May 2024

Amount: $2,641.57
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 6 May 2024

Lock/key replacement and lock repairs

Amount: $507.55
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement and lock repairs

Reglaze glass pane in french door

Amount: $188.57
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Reglaze glass pane in french door

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $3,358.13

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $3,358.13

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

Luke John Sparks and Melanie Ann Pierson must pay Accommodation Centre Limited as agent for JJAV Family Trust and J Royal, J Song and E Chapman as trustees for the JJAV Family Trust $3,358.13 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:

Reasons

Mr Bowden and Ms Rose represented the landlord. The tenants did not attend 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?

The tenancy ended on 6 May 2024. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount of rent 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 (RTA).
The tenants did not return all the keys.

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: there was damage to a door lock and a french window was broken and had to be reglazed. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenants have not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved by invoices and photos and by the evidence the landlord’s representatives gave at the hearing.
As the application is successful, the tenants must pay the landlord’s Tribunal 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 4924105 — net $3,358.13 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 6 May 2024	$2,641.57	Rent arrears to 6 May 2024
Lock/key replacement and lock repairs	$507.55	Lock/key replacement and lock repairs
Reglaze glass pane in french door	$188.57	Reglaze glass pane in french door
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,358.13
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,358.13

Claims and awards for application 4924105 — net $3,358.13 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 6 May 2024

Amount: $2,641.57
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 6 May 2024

Lock/key replacement and lock repairs

Amount: $507.55
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement and lock repairs

Reglaze glass pane in french door

Amount: $188.57
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Reglaze glass pane in french door

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $3,358.13

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $3,358.13

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

Luke John Sparks and Melanie Ann Pierson must pay Accommodation Centre Limited as agent for JJAV Family Trust and J Royal, J Song and E Chapman as trustees for the JJAV Family Trust $3,358.13 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:

Reasons

Mr Bowden and Ms Rose represented the landlord. The tenants did not attend 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?

The tenancy ended on 6 May 2024. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount of rent 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 (RTA).
The tenants did not return all the keys.

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: there was damage to a door lock and a french window was broken and had to be reglazed. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenants have not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved by invoices and photos and by the evidence the landlord’s representatives gave at the hearing.
As the application is successful, the tenants must pay the landlord’s Tribunal filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4924105 — Rent arrears at 62 Glandovey Road, Fendalton, Christchurch 8052

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4924105 — Rent arrears at 62 Glandovey Road, Fendalton, Christchurch 8052

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?

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?

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