What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4960034 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 4960034?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $1,209.65 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4960034?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4960034?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11157147-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4960034 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 4960034?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $1,209.65 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4960034?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4960034?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11157147-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 4960034 — Tenancy dispute

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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 4960034 — net $1,236.65 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Water rates: to 27/6/24	$1,209.65	Water rates: to 27/6/24
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,236.65
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,236.65

Claims and awards for application 4960034 — net $1,236.65 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Water rates: to 27/6/24

Amount: $1,209.65
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates: to 27/6/24

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $1,236.65

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,236.65

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Fetutasi Ma Chong, Solomua Fetu Ma Chong, Sione Ma Chong and Pama Ma Chong must pay [The landlord/s] $1,236.65 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing by video call.
The tenants were telephoned on the phone numbers provided but the phone calls went unanswered or to voice mail. I am satisfied the tenants were properly served with notice of the hearing. The hearing proceeded in their absence.
The landlord has applied for payment of the water rates and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for water rates?

The tenancy ended on 27 June 2024.
The landlord provided water rates invoices and a statement which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy is $1,211.22.
The landlord advised that the bond has been paid to them by the Bond Centre following a one-party application for the bond.
The landlord used the bond to offset the rent arrears, pest sanitation and cleaning costs. I note the Tribunal has not made determinations in respect of rent arrears, pest sanitation or cleaning in these proceedings.
The landlord confirmed that he had emailed the tenant details of the amounts claimed from the bond when applying for the bond.
During the hearing the landlord emailed the Tribunal a schedule of these amounts and I have copied this below to illustrate how I have determined the final water rates owing: Unpaid water:$1,211.22 Unpaid Rent:$2,451.43 Cockroach infestation sanitation:$391.00 Dog smell and Residue Carpet Cleaning:$276.00 TOTAL DUE:$4,329.65 Bond Received at the start of Tenancy$3,120.00 Total Due when Bond Refunded to Landlord$1,209.65
Accordingly, I have made an order in respect of water rates only for the amount of $1,209.65. Filing fee
Because the landlord has wholly succeeded with the claim, I must reimburse the filing fee. Suppression
The landlord sought suppression and as the application is successful, I have made an order accordingly.

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 4960034 — net $1,236.65 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Water rates: to 27/6/24	$1,209.65	Water rates: to 27/6/24
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,236.65
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,236.65

Claims and awards for application 4960034 — net $1,236.65 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Water rates: to 27/6/24

Amount: $1,209.65
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates: to 27/6/24

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $1,236.65

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,236.65

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Fetutasi Ma Chong, Solomua Fetu Ma Chong, Sione Ma Chong and Pama Ma Chong must pay [The landlord/s] $1,236.65 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing by video call.
The tenants were telephoned on the phone numbers provided but the phone calls went unanswered or to voice mail. I am satisfied the tenants were properly served with notice of the hearing. The hearing proceeded in their absence.
The landlord has applied for payment of the water rates and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for water rates?

The tenancy ended on 27 June 2024.
The landlord provided water rates invoices and a statement which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy is $1,211.22.
The landlord advised that the bond has been paid to them by the Bond Centre following a one-party application for the bond.
The landlord used the bond to offset the rent arrears, pest sanitation and cleaning costs. I note the Tribunal has not made determinations in respect of rent arrears, pest sanitation or cleaning in these proceedings.
The landlord confirmed that he had emailed the tenant details of the amounts claimed from the bond when applying for the bond.
During the hearing the landlord emailed the Tribunal a schedule of these amounts and I have copied this below to illustrate how I have determined the final water rates owing: Unpaid water:$1,211.22 Unpaid Rent:$2,451.43 Cockroach infestation sanitation:$391.00 Dog smell and Residue Carpet Cleaning:$276.00 TOTAL DUE:$4,329.65 Bond Received at the start of Tenancy$3,120.00 Total Due when Bond Refunded to Landlord$1,209.65
Accordingly, I have made an order in respect of water rates only for the amount of $1,209.65. Filing fee
Because the landlord has wholly succeeded with the claim, I must reimburse the filing fee. Suppression
The landlord sought suppression and as the application is successful, I have made an order accordingly.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4960034 — Tenancy dispute

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4960034 — Tenancy dispute

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How much is owed for water rates?

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Award balance

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How much is owed for water rates?

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