What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4929633?

The tribunal order states: Johannes Christoffel Botha and Julie Botha must pay Inspire Property

How much money was awarded in case 4929633?

Break Lease Fee: $1,489.80 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,085.71 awarded to landlord; Plumber: $149.50 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $230.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $260.51 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4929633?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4929633?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10852541-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4929633?

The tribunal order states: Johannes Christoffel Botha and Julie Botha must pay Inspire Property

How much money was awarded in case 4929633?

Break Lease Fee: $1,489.80 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,085.71 awarded to landlord; Plumber: $149.50 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $230.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $260.51 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4929633?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4929633?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10852541-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

20 Furlong Road, Papamoa, Papamoa 3118 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4929633 — 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 4929633 — net $3,042.52 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 3 July 2024	$3,085.71	Rent arrears to 3 July 2024
Water rates	$260.51	Water rates
Rubbish removal: pellets	$230.00	Rubbish removal: pellets
Repairs: Plumber	$149.50	Repairs: Plumber
Break lease fee	$1,489.80	Break lease fee
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,042.52
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,042.52

Claims and awards for application 4929633 — net $3,042.52 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 3 July 2024

Amount: $3,085.71
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 3 July 2024

Water rates

Amount: $260.51
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Rubbish removal: pellets

Amount: $230.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: pellets

Repairs: Plumber

Amount: $149.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Plumber

Break lease fee

Amount: $1,489.80
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Break lease fee

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

Johannes Christoffel Botha and Julie Botha must pay Inspire Property Management Limited $3,042.52 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,200.00 (6274807-004) to Inspire Property Management Limited immediately.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing by video.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.
This was a fixed tenancy beginning on 15 December 2023 and due to end on 14 November 2025.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenancy agreement records that the tenancy commenced on 15 December 2023. After the hearing the landlord advised by email that the tenancy commenced earlier by agreement on 13 December 2023. As this was not mentioned at the hearing I was unable to obtain the tenant’s view on this. Therefore, the rent arrears owed is from 15 December 2023 as recorded in the tenancy agreement.
The tenancy ended on 3 July 2024, which is the day before the new tenancy commenced. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount 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.
The tenant did not remove some pallets at the end of the tenancy. The landlord paid to remove 6 pallets and that cost is awarded.
The tenant sought to leave the fixed term tenancy early. The landlord seeks a break lease fee of $1,489.80 which is granted.
The landlord claims for damage to the waste master. The cost claimed is the plumber’s invoice of $149.50.
The invoice provides detail that the waste master had foreign objects in it which damaged the machine.
The tenant denies using the waste master. The landlord said that the waste master was tested during the move in inspection, but the tenant was not present for this. After the hearing the landlord produced the move in report which records that the waste master was in working condition and this was signed by the tenant.
On the evidence I am satisfied that the waste master was broken during the tenancy and therefore the tenant is liable for the cost of repair.
Because Inspire Property Management Limited has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse 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 4929633 — net $3,042.52 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 3 July 2024	$3,085.71	Rent arrears to 3 July 2024
Water rates	$260.51	Water rates
Rubbish removal: pellets	$230.00	Rubbish removal: pellets
Repairs: Plumber	$149.50	Repairs: Plumber
Break lease fee	$1,489.80	Break lease fee
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,042.52
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,042.52

Claims and awards for application 4929633 — net $3,042.52 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 3 July 2024

Amount: $3,085.71
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 3 July 2024

Water rates

Amount: $260.51
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Rubbish removal: pellets

Amount: $230.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: pellets

Repairs: Plumber

Amount: $149.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Plumber

Break lease fee

Amount: $1,489.80
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Break lease fee

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

Johannes Christoffel Botha and Julie Botha must pay Inspire Property Management Limited $3,042.52 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,200.00 (6274807-004) to Inspire Property Management Limited immediately.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing by video.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.
This was a fixed tenancy beginning on 15 December 2023 and due to end on 14 November 2025.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenancy agreement records that the tenancy commenced on 15 December 2023. After the hearing the landlord advised by email that the tenancy commenced earlier by agreement on 13 December 2023. As this was not mentioned at the hearing I was unable to obtain the tenant’s view on this. Therefore, the rent arrears owed is from 15 December 2023 as recorded in the tenancy agreement.
The tenancy ended on 3 July 2024, which is the day before the new tenancy commenced. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount 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.
The tenant did not remove some pallets at the end of the tenancy. The landlord paid to remove 6 pallets and that cost is awarded.
The tenant sought to leave the fixed term tenancy early. The landlord seeks a break lease fee of $1,489.80 which is granted.
The landlord claims for damage to the waste master. The cost claimed is the plumber’s invoice of $149.50.
The invoice provides detail that the waste master had foreign objects in it which damaged the machine.
The tenant denies using the waste master. The landlord said that the waste master was tested during the move in inspection, but the tenant was not present for this. After the hearing the landlord produced the move in report which records that the waste master was in working condition and this was signed by the tenant.
On the evidence I am satisfied that the waste master was broken during the tenancy and therefore the tenant is liable for the cost of repair.
Because Inspire Property Management Limited has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4929633 — Rent arrears at 20 Furlong Road, Papamoa, Papamoa 3118

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 4929633 — Rent arrears at 20 Furlong Road, Papamoa, Papamoa 3118

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?

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 and water rates?

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

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions