What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4928713 about?

The tribunal order states: [The landlord]’s name and identifying details including the premises address

How much money was awarded in case 4928713?

Individual award amounts are in the official MoJ PDF. Claim amounts appear on this page when claims and net totals reconcile.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4928713?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4928713?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10941712-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4928713 about?

The tribunal order states: [The landlord]’s name and identifying details including the premises address

How much money was awarded in case 4928713?

Individual award amounts are in the official MoJ PDF. Claim amounts appear on this page when claims and net totals reconcile.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4928713?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4928713?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10941712-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 4928713 — Rent arrears

Order

[The landlord]’s name and identifying details including the premises address must not be published.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,385.00 [Bond number suppressed] to [the landlord] immediately.
Ivanda Angule must pay [the landlord] $10,441.74 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. She was supported by her sister.
A Mandarin interpreter assisted.
The tenant did not attend. The hearing proceeded in her absence.
The landlord has applied for rent and water arrears, compensation, reimbursement of the filing fee, and payment over of the bond, following the end of the tenancy.

How much does the tenant owe for rent and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 14 June 2024. The landlord provided a rent summary and water rates invoices and a worksheet which proves the amounts owing for these at the end of the tenancy.
Orders are made as set out in the table above.

Did the tenant comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

When the tenancy ends, the tenant must leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, remove all their belongings and rubbish, and return all keys and security devices. 1
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all their belongings and rubbish. Under the tenancy agreement, the tenant had to mow the lawns. However, she did not pay the contractor the landlord arranged to assist her. The contractor invoiced the landlord for the debt.
The tenant did not return the keys.
The landlord has proved the amounts ordered for cleaning, rubbish removal, lawn mowing, and lock and key replacement.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

During the tenancy, the garden gate was broken off its hinges, and the walls were damaged in multiple places, by adhesives, screws, and nails that were not carefully removed, and the holes repaired. 1 Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA), s 40(1)(e)(ii)-(iv).
The landlord’s insurer declined to cover the damage.
The damage is more than fair wear and tear.
I am not satisfied that the tenant did not carelessly or intentionally cause or permit the damage. In this regard, tenants are liable for the actions of people at the premises with their permission. 2
The contractor charged the landlord $450.00 to repair the damage.
The landlord has produced the invoice.
The landlord has proved her claim for the cost of damage. Filing fee
The tenant must reimburse the landlord for the filing fee. Non-publication
The landlord seeks non-publication of her name and the premises address.
The Tribunal must, on the application of a party that has wholly or substantially succeeded in proceedings, order that the party’s name or identifying particulars not be published, unless the Tribunal considers that publication is in the public interest or is justified because of the party’s conduct or any other circumstances of the case. 3
The landlord wholly succeeded in the proceedings. I do not consider that publication is in the public interest of is justified by the landlord’s conduct or any other circumstances of the case.
The Tribunal grants the order sought.

Order

[The landlord]’s name and identifying details including the premises address must not be published.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,385.00 [Bond number suppressed] to [the landlord] immediately.
Ivanda Angule must pay [the landlord] $10,441.74 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. She was supported by her sister.
A Mandarin interpreter assisted.
The tenant did not attend. The hearing proceeded in her absence.
The landlord has applied for rent and water arrears, compensation, reimbursement of the filing fee, and payment over of the bond, following the end of the tenancy.

How much does the tenant owe for rent and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 14 June 2024. The landlord provided a rent summary and water rates invoices and a worksheet which proves the amounts owing for these at the end of the tenancy.
Orders are made as set out in the table above.

Did the tenant comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

When the tenancy ends, the tenant must leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, remove all their belongings and rubbish, and return all keys and security devices. 1
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all their belongings and rubbish. Under the tenancy agreement, the tenant had to mow the lawns. However, she did not pay the contractor the landlord arranged to assist her. The contractor invoiced the landlord for the debt.
The tenant did not return the keys.
The landlord has proved the amounts ordered for cleaning, rubbish removal, lawn mowing, and lock and key replacement.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

During the tenancy, the garden gate was broken off its hinges, and the walls were damaged in multiple places, by adhesives, screws, and nails that were not carefully removed, and the holes repaired. 1 Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA), s 40(1)(e)(ii)-(iv).
The landlord’s insurer declined to cover the damage.
The damage is more than fair wear and tear.
I am not satisfied that the tenant did not carelessly or intentionally cause or permit the damage. In this regard, tenants are liable for the actions of people at the premises with their permission. 2
The contractor charged the landlord $450.00 to repair the damage.
The landlord has produced the invoice.
The landlord has proved her claim for the cost of damage. Filing fee
The tenant must reimburse the landlord for the filing fee. Non-publication
The landlord seeks non-publication of her name and the premises address.
The Tribunal must, on the application of a party that has wholly or substantially succeeded in proceedings, order that the party’s name or identifying particulars not be published, unless the Tribunal considers that publication is in the public interest or is justified because of the party’s conduct or any other circumstances of the case. 3
The landlord wholly succeeded in the proceedings. I do not consider that publication is in the public interest of is justified by the landlord’s conduct or any other circumstances of the case.
The Tribunal grants the order sought.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4928713 — Rent arrears

Tenancy Tribunal case 4928713 — Rent arrears

Order

Reasons

How much does the tenant owe 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?

Order

Reasons

How much does the tenant owe 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?