What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4925933 about?

The tribunal order states: Kenneth Euini and Ramona Faisauvale must pay [The landlord/s] $3,053.37

How much money was awarded in case 4925933?

Cleaning: $276.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $736.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $391.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $287.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $554.29 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $454.25 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $333.89 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4925933?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4925933?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10768758-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4925933 about?

The tribunal order states: Kenneth Euini and Ramona Faisauvale must pay [The landlord/s] $3,053.37

How much money was awarded in case 4925933?

Cleaning: $276.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $736.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $391.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $287.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $554.29 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $454.25 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $333.89 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4925933?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4925933?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10768758-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

19B Barrys Road, Glendene, Auckland 0602 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4925933 — Cleanliness

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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 4925933 — net $3,053.37 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 8 May 2024	$554.29	Rent arrears to 8 May 2024
Window repair	$391.00	Window repair
Rubbish removal	$454.25	Rubbish removal
Curtain cleaning	$276.00	Curtain cleaning
House cleaning	$736.00	House cleaning
Lock/key replacement	$287.50	Lock/key replacement
Water rates to 8 May 2024	$333.89	Water rates to 8 May 2024
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,053.37
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,053.37

Claims and awards for application 4925933 — net $3,053.37 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 8 May 2024

Amount: $554.29
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 8 May 2024

Window repair

Amount: $391.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repair

Rubbish removal

Amount: $454.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Curtain cleaning

Amount: $276.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Curtain cleaning

House cleaning

Amount: $736.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: House cleaning

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

Kenneth Euini and Ramona Faisauvale must pay [The landlord/s] $3,053.37 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord attending the hearing. The tenant 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 and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 8 May 2025. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy of $554.29 for rent arrears and $333.89 for water rates invoices.

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 property was brand new when the tenants commenced the tenancy. The landlord has provided a routine inspection report from earlier in the tenancy (2022) which notes that the curtains were clean throughout the premises.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. The landlord was required to engage cleaners, pay for rubbish removal, and replace the locks/keys for the premises.
The landlord has provided an exit inspection report (2024) with photographs which show that the house required cleaning. There are also photographs of rubbish left at the property that required disposal.
The landlord has provided invoices for house cleaning of $736.00, curtain cleaning of $276.00, and rubbish removal costs of $454.25.
In addition, the tenant did not return the keys for the front, back and garage doors. The landlord was required to replace the locks and has provided an invoice for this cost of $287.50.
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.
Where the damage is caused carelessly, and is covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to the lesser of the insurance excess or four weeks' rent (or four weeks' market rent in the case of a tenant paying income-related rent). See section 49B(3)(a) RTA.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: there was a broken window in a bedroom (described as bedroom 3 in the exit inspection report). The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The landlord has provided an invoice for the window repair of $391.00.
The amount ordered is proved.
Because [The applicant/s] has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee. R Harvey-Lane 29 August 2024

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 4925933 — net $3,053.37 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 8 May 2024	$554.29	Rent arrears to 8 May 2024
Window repair	$391.00	Window repair
Rubbish removal	$454.25	Rubbish removal
Curtain cleaning	$276.00	Curtain cleaning
House cleaning	$736.00	House cleaning
Lock/key replacement	$287.50	Lock/key replacement
Water rates to 8 May 2024	$333.89	Water rates to 8 May 2024
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,053.37
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,053.37

Claims and awards for application 4925933 — net $3,053.37 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 8 May 2024

Amount: $554.29
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 8 May 2024

Window repair

Amount: $391.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repair

Rubbish removal

Amount: $454.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Curtain cleaning

Amount: $276.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Curtain cleaning

House cleaning

Amount: $736.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: House cleaning

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

Kenneth Euini and Ramona Faisauvale must pay [The landlord/s] $3,053.37 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord attending the hearing. The tenant 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 and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 8 May 2025. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy of $554.29 for rent arrears and $333.89 for water rates invoices.

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 property was brand new when the tenants commenced the tenancy. The landlord has provided a routine inspection report from earlier in the tenancy (2022) which notes that the curtains were clean throughout the premises.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. The landlord was required to engage cleaners, pay for rubbish removal, and replace the locks/keys for the premises.
The landlord has provided an exit inspection report (2024) with photographs which show that the house required cleaning. There are also photographs of rubbish left at the property that required disposal.
The landlord has provided invoices for house cleaning of $736.00, curtain cleaning of $276.00, and rubbish removal costs of $454.25.
In addition, the tenant did not return the keys for the front, back and garage doors. The landlord was required to replace the locks and has provided an invoice for this cost of $287.50.
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.
Where the damage is caused carelessly, and is covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to the lesser of the insurance excess or four weeks' rent (or four weeks' market rent in the case of a tenant paying income-related rent). See section 49B(3)(a) RTA.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: there was a broken window in a bedroom (described as bedroom 3 in the exit inspection report). The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The landlord has provided an invoice for the window repair of $391.00.
The amount ordered is proved.
Because [The applicant/s] has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee. R Harvey-Lane 29 August 2024

Tenancy Tribunal case 4925933 — Cleanliness at 19B Barrys Road, Glendene, Auckland 0602

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4925933 — Cleanliness at 19B Barrys Road, Glendene, Auckland 0602

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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