What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4949394 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

How much money was awarded in case 4949394?

Cleaning: $115.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $284.63 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4949394?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4949394?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11384625-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4949394 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

How much money was awarded in case 4949394?

Cleaning: $115.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $284.63 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4949394?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4949394?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11384625-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 4949394 — 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 4949394 — net $426.63 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Carpet cleaning contribution	$115.00	Carpet cleaning contribution
Cleaning contribution	$284.63	Cleaning contribution
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$426.63
Bond	$577.83
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$426.63

Claims and awards for application 4949394 — net $426.63 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Carpet cleaning contribution

Amount: $115.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet cleaning contribution

Cleaning contribution

Amount: $284.63
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning contribution

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $27.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $426.63

Bond

Landlord $577.83

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $426.63

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Atareta Penetito-Talau to pay [The landlord/s] $426.63 from the bond, as calculated in table below:
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $577.83 ([Bond number suppressed]) immediately apportioned as follows: [The landlord/s]: $426.63 Atareta Penetito-Talau: $151.20

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

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

The tenancy commenced in April 2022 and ended in July 2024. 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 landlord claims that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy. Specifically, the landlord claims for carpet cleaning of $230.00 and general cleaning of $569.25. The landlord says that the carpet had stains and dirt marks on it and had a urine smell. The landlord also says the house required additional cleaning. Pre and post tenancy reports and photographs have been provided by the landlord, together with invoices for the costs incurred.
The tenant submits that the property was cleaned to the best of her ability, including the use of a rug doctor on the carpets. She admits that although some areas could have been cleaner, that overall, the property was reasonably clean and tidy and any marks on the carpet were fair wear and tear.
On reviewing the photographs, I find that in some areas the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and that there were some marks on the carpet that were more than fair wear and tear. In other areas however, the property is reasonably clean and tidy. There is no requirement that the tenant leave the property to a perfect standard, and as the tenancy was for more than two years, some wear and tear of the carpet is expected.
Accordingly, I find that the tenant should contribute to half the cost of cleaning and carpet cleaning, to be paid from the bond.
The amounts ordered are proved.
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. R Harvey-Lane 03 February 2025

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 4949394 — net $426.63 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Carpet cleaning contribution	$115.00	Carpet cleaning contribution
Cleaning contribution	$284.63	Cleaning contribution
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$426.63
Bond	$577.83
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$426.63

Claims and awards for application 4949394 — net $426.63 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Carpet cleaning contribution

Amount: $115.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet cleaning contribution

Cleaning contribution

Amount: $284.63
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning contribution

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $27.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $426.63

Bond

Landlord $577.83

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $426.63

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Atareta Penetito-Talau to pay [The landlord/s] $426.63 from the bond, as calculated in table below:
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $577.83 ([Bond number suppressed]) immediately apportioned as follows: [The landlord/s]: $426.63 Atareta Penetito-Talau: $151.20

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

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

The tenancy commenced in April 2022 and ended in July 2024. 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 landlord claims that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy. Specifically, the landlord claims for carpet cleaning of $230.00 and general cleaning of $569.25. The landlord says that the carpet had stains and dirt marks on it and had a urine smell. The landlord also says the house required additional cleaning. Pre and post tenancy reports and photographs have been provided by the landlord, together with invoices for the costs incurred.
The tenant submits that the property was cleaned to the best of her ability, including the use of a rug doctor on the carpets. She admits that although some areas could have been cleaner, that overall, the property was reasonably clean and tidy and any marks on the carpet were fair wear and tear.
On reviewing the photographs, I find that in some areas the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and that there were some marks on the carpet that were more than fair wear and tear. In other areas however, the property is reasonably clean and tidy. There is no requirement that the tenant leave the property to a perfect standard, and as the tenancy was for more than two years, some wear and tear of the carpet is expected.
Accordingly, I find that the tenant should contribute to half the cost of cleaning and carpet cleaning, to be paid from the bond.
The amounts ordered are proved.
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. R Harvey-Lane 03 February 2025

Tenancy Tribunal case 4949394 — Cleanliness

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4949394 — Cleanliness

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

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

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

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

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions