What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4971853 about?

The tribunal order states: Jamie Walls must pay [The landlord/s] $1,096.61 immediately, calculated as

How much money was awarded in case 4971853?

Cleaning: $184.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $915.61 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $250.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $930.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $30.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4971853?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4971853?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11012535-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4971853 about?

The tribunal order states: Jamie Walls must pay [The landlord/s] $1,096.61 immediately, calculated as

How much money was awarded in case 4971853?

Cleaning: $184.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $915.61 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $250.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $930.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $30.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4971853?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4971853?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11012535-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 4971853 — 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 4971853 — net $1,096.61 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$930.00	Rent arrears
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Carpet Cleaning	$184.00	Carpet Cleaning
Cleaning	$915.61	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$30.00	Rubbish removal
Lock/key replacement	$250.00	Lock/key replacement
Net award	$1,096.61
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,096.61

Claims and awards for application 4971853 — net $1,096.61 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $930.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $184.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Cleaning

Amount: $915.61
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $30.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Lock/key replacement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Jamie Walls must pay [The landlord/s] $1,096.61 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, conducted via video. The tenant did not join and a call out was made. The call went unanswered, as did a second attempt. I was satisfied adequate service had completed and I continued with the hearing after the call went unanswered.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the boarding house tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 14 July 2024. The landlord has provided records which prove the amount of rent owing to 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 goods and rubbish, return all keys and security devices, and leave all chattels provided for their benefit. See section 66M(b) to (e) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all goods and rubbish.
The landlord provided invoices and support photos for cleaning ($915.61), carpet cleaning ($184.00), and rubbish removal ($30.00). All three claims are proven and awarded in full.
The tenant did not return the keys until after the landlord had reasonably incurred a locksmith cost of $250.00. This is awarded. Filing fee
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. Suppression
Section 95A RTA states regarding suppression orders that 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.
The landlord requested suppression in its application. As it has been wholly successful, suppression is ordered.

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 4971853 — net $1,096.61 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$930.00	Rent arrears
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Carpet Cleaning	$184.00	Carpet Cleaning
Cleaning	$915.61	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$30.00	Rubbish removal
Lock/key replacement	$250.00	Lock/key replacement
Net award	$1,096.61
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,096.61

Claims and awards for application 4971853 — net $1,096.61 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $930.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $184.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Cleaning

Amount: $915.61
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $30.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Lock/key replacement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Jamie Walls must pay [The landlord/s] $1,096.61 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, conducted via video. The tenant did not join and a call out was made. The call went unanswered, as did a second attempt. I was satisfied adequate service had completed and I continued with the hearing after the call went unanswered.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the boarding house tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 14 July 2024. The landlord has provided records which prove the amount of rent owing to 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 goods and rubbish, return all keys and security devices, and leave all chattels provided for their benefit. See section 66M(b) to (e) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all goods and rubbish.
The landlord provided invoices and support photos for cleaning ($915.61), carpet cleaning ($184.00), and rubbish removal ($30.00). All three claims are proven and awarded in full.
The tenant did not return the keys until after the landlord had reasonably incurred a locksmith cost of $250.00. This is awarded. Filing fee
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. Suppression
Section 95A RTA states regarding suppression orders that 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.
The landlord requested suppression in its application. As it has been wholly successful, suppression is ordered.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4971853 — Cleanliness

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4971853 — Cleanliness

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

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

How much is owed for rent?

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

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions