What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4974395 about?

The tribunal order states: Te Whetu Barbarich must pay [The landlord/s] $982.40 immediately, calculated

How much money was awarded in case 4974395?

Cleaning: $100.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,755.40 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4974395?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4974395?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10903185-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4974395 about?

The tribunal order states: Te Whetu Barbarich must pay [The landlord/s] $982.40 immediately, calculated

How much money was awarded in case 4974395?

Cleaning: $100.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,755.40 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4974395?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4974395?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10903185-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 4974395 — 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 4974395 — net $982.40 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$2,755.40	Rent arrears
Cleaning: Oven cleaning	$100.00	Cleaning: Oven cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$982.40
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$982.40

Claims and awards for application 4974395 — net $982.40 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $2,755.40
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Cleaning: Oven cleaning

Amount: $100.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: Oven cleaning

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $982.40

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $982.40

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

Te Whetu Barbarich must pay [The landlord/s] $982.40 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,900.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) immediately apportioned as follows: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$2,755.40 Cleaning: Oven cleaning$100.00 Filing fee reimbursement$27.00 Total award$2,882.40 Bond$1,900.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$982.40

Reasons

This hearing is by way of teleconference.
[The applicant/s] attended the hearing on behalf of the landlord.
Mr. Barbarich did not attend the hearing. I tried calling the cell number in the application twice, but both calls went to voicemail without ringing. I left voice messages on both calls.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 01 September 2024. The landlord provided rent records and 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.
[The applicant/s] claimed a cleaning fee of $100 in her application. She explained that after the tenant, Mr. Barbarich, moved out, the property was left in an unclean state, especially the kitchen and the bathroom. Specifically, she mentioned the following: a. The oven was very dirty, with a used, dirty oven tray inside. b. The oven filters were greasy and dripping. c. Grease covered the tiles around the oven. d. There was general dust, rubbish, and grime on the kitchen floor. e. The bathroom was untidy and unclean, with the shower tray and sink requiring a thorough scrub.
I have reviewed the final inspection report dated 02 September 2024. I find the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy.
The amounts ordered are proved. Filing fee
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. Name suppression
Because [The applicant/s] has substantially succeeded in proceedings I grant the landlord’s application for name suppression.

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 4974395 — net $982.40 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$2,755.40	Rent arrears
Cleaning: Oven cleaning	$100.00	Cleaning: Oven cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$982.40
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$982.40

Claims and awards for application 4974395 — net $982.40 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $2,755.40
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Cleaning: Oven cleaning

Amount: $100.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: Oven cleaning

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $982.40

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $982.40

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

Te Whetu Barbarich must pay [The landlord/s] $982.40 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,900.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) immediately apportioned as follows: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$2,755.40 Cleaning: Oven cleaning$100.00 Filing fee reimbursement$27.00 Total award$2,882.40 Bond$1,900.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$982.40

Reasons

This hearing is by way of teleconference.
[The applicant/s] attended the hearing on behalf of the landlord.
Mr. Barbarich did not attend the hearing. I tried calling the cell number in the application twice, but both calls went to voicemail without ringing. I left voice messages on both calls.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 01 September 2024. The landlord provided rent records and 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.
[The applicant/s] claimed a cleaning fee of $100 in her application. She explained that after the tenant, Mr. Barbarich, moved out, the property was left in an unclean state, especially the kitchen and the bathroom. Specifically, she mentioned the following: a. The oven was very dirty, with a used, dirty oven tray inside. b. The oven filters were greasy and dripping. c. Grease covered the tiles around the oven. d. There was general dust, rubbish, and grime on the kitchen floor. e. The bathroom was untidy and unclean, with the shower tray and sink requiring a thorough scrub.
I have reviewed the final inspection report dated 02 September 2024. I find the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy.
The amounts ordered are proved. Filing fee
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. Name suppression
Because [The applicant/s] has substantially succeeded in proceedings I grant the landlord’s application for name suppression.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4974395 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4974395 — Rent arrears

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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

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

Key findings

Frequently asked questions