How much money was awarded in case 4949593?

Cleaning: $989.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $690.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $322.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $379.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,682.86 awarded to landlord; Replace Glass On Laundry Door: $550.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,552.50 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $759.91 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4949593?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4949593?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11474977-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 4949593?

Cleaning: $989.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $690.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $322.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $379.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,682.86 awarded to landlord; Replace Glass On Laundry Door: $550.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,552.50 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $759.91 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4949593?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4949593?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11474977-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 4949593 — Rent arrears

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4949593 about?

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

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 4949593 — net $6,152.77 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$3,682.86	Rent arrears
Water rates	$759.91	Water rates
Carpet Cleaning and replace dining room carpet	$989.00	Carpet Cleaning and replace dining room carpet
Lawns and Garden work	$322.00	Lawns and Garden work
Cleaning	$690.00	Cleaning
Replace glass on laundry door	$550.00	Replace glass on laundry door
Lock/key replacement: front and back	$379.50	Lock/key replacement: front and back
Rubbish removal	$1,552.50	Rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$6,152.77
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$6,152.77

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.

Paris Hiku must pay [The landlord/s] $6,152.77 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,800.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord’s representative attended the hearing. The tenant did not attend and could not be reached at the telephone number provided for her. I continued in her absence as she has been emailed notice of the hearing date and time to her address for service.

The landlord initially applied for payment of rent and water arrears. The tenant then gave notice, and the notice period ended on 30 December 2024.

The landlord has applied for compensation and refund of the bond for costs incurred following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amounts owing at the end of the notice period. These are $3,682.86 for rent and $759.91 for water rates. End of tenancy costs

The Residential Tenancies Act 1986 requires tenants to leave 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.

If making a claim for damage, a landlord must prove that any damage happened during this tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. Fair wear and tear is anything that would happen as a normal and ordinary part of living in the property.

A tenant is liable for any intentional or careless damage. Tenants are liable for the actions of people at the premises with their permission. Sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA.

The landlord provided photographs from the final inspection. These and the landlord’s oral evidence prove that:- a. The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all belongings and rubbish. b. A dog had been kept inside and had damaged the dining room carpet. The edges were scratched or chewed, and the carpet was stained and smelly. c. The lawns were overgrown and there was some rubbish outside in the grass. d. The glass in the double-glazed laundry door had been broken.

The front and back door locks needed to be replaced as the tenant did not return keys to the property.

I am satisfied the damage to the carpet and the laundry door are more than wear and tear and the tenant is liable.

An invoice was supplied for all costs. The amounts claimed are reasonable for the work required. I have reduced the award for repair of the glass in the laundry door to the amount of the insurance excess as this is the maximum that can be claimed in this case where the landlord does hold insurance; s49B(3)(a) RTA.

I award the filing fee and suppress the landlord’s name as it has succeeded with the claims.

The bond is refunded to the landlord in full and the balance is payable by the tenant.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 4949593 — net $6,152.77 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$3,682.86	Rent arrears
Water rates	$759.91	Water rates
Carpet Cleaning and replace dining room carpet	$989.00	Carpet Cleaning and replace dining room carpet
Lawns and Garden work	$322.00	Lawns and Garden work
Cleaning	$690.00	Cleaning
Replace glass on laundry door	$550.00	Replace glass on laundry door
Lock/key replacement: front and back	$379.50	Lock/key replacement: front and back
Rubbish removal	$1,552.50	Rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$6,152.77
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$6,152.77

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
Paris Hiku must pay [The landlord/s] $6,152.77 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,800.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord’s representative attended the hearing. The tenant did not attend and could not be reached at the telephone number provided for her. I continued in her absence as she has been emailed notice of the hearing date and time to her address for service.
The landlord initially applied for payment of rent and water arrears. The tenant then gave notice, and the notice period ended on 30 December 2024.
The landlord has applied for compensation and refund of the bond for costs incurred following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amounts owing at the end of the notice period. These are $3,682.86 for rent and $759.91 for water rates. End of tenancy costs
The Residential Tenancies Act 1986 requires tenants to leave 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.
If making a claim for damage, a landlord must prove that any damage happened during this tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. Fair wear and tear is anything that would happen as a normal and ordinary part of living in the property.
A tenant is liable for any intentional or careless damage. Tenants are liable for the actions of people at the premises with their permission. Sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA.
The landlord provided photographs from the final inspection. These and the landlord’s oral evidence prove that:- a. The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all belongings and rubbish. b. A dog had been kept inside and had damaged the dining room carpet. The edges were scratched or chewed, and the carpet was stained and smelly. c. The lawns were overgrown and there was some rubbish outside in the grass. d. The glass in the double-glazed laundry door had been broken.
The front and back door locks needed to be replaced as the tenant did not return keys to the property.
I am satisfied the damage to the carpet and the laundry door are more than wear and tear and the tenant is liable.
An invoice was supplied for all costs. The amounts claimed are reasonable for the work required. I have reduced the award for repair of the glass in the laundry door to the amount of the insurance excess as this is the maximum that can be claimed in this case where the landlord does hold insurance; s49B(3)(a) RTA.
I award the filing fee and suppress the landlord’s name as it has succeeded with the claims.
The bond is refunded to the landlord in full and the balance is payable by the tenant.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4949593 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4949593 — Rent arrears

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions