What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4985230?

The tribunal order states: Jagath Kukule Kankanamge must pay Viaduct City Rentals Limited As Agent

How much money was awarded in case 4985230?

Cleaning: $247.25 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $838.30 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,289.29 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4985230?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4985230?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11051799-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4985230?

The tribunal order states: Jagath Kukule Kankanamge must pay Viaduct City Rentals Limited As Agent

How much money was awarded in case 4985230?

Cleaning: $247.25 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $838.30 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,289.29 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4985230?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4985230?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11051799-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Room Suite 1019, 430 Queen Street, Auckland Central, Tenancy Tribunal Case 4985230 — 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 4985230 — net $801.84 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 13 August 2024	$1,289.29	Rent arrears to 13 August 2024
Couch replacement	$838.30	Couch replacement
Cleaning	$247.25	Cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$801.84
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$801.84

Claims and awards for application 4985230 — net $801.84 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 13 August 2024

Amount: $1,289.29
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 13 August 2024

Couch replacement

Amount: $838.30
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Couch replacement

Cleaning

Amount: $247.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $801.84

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $801.84

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

Jagath Kukule Kankanamge must pay Viaduct City Rentals Limited As Agent For Geoff & Teresa James $801.84 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,600.00 (5546340-013) to Viaduct City Rentals Limited As Agent For Geoff & Teresa James immediately.

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing by video conference. Despite the video link being forwarded to the tenant, there was no appearance by the tenant.
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 13 August 2024. The landlord provided rent records 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. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
The amounts ordered are proved.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

A landlord must prove that damage to the premises occurred during the tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. If this is established, to avoid liability, the tenant must prove they did not carelessly or intentionally cause or permit the damage. Tenants are liable for the actions of people at the premises with their permission. See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA.
The couch (chattel provided with the tenancy) was badly stained during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.

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 4985230 — net $801.84 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 13 August 2024	$1,289.29	Rent arrears to 13 August 2024
Couch replacement	$838.30	Couch replacement
Cleaning	$247.25	Cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$801.84
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$801.84

Claims and awards for application 4985230 — net $801.84 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 13 August 2024

Amount: $1,289.29
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 13 August 2024

Couch replacement

Amount: $838.30
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Couch replacement

Cleaning

Amount: $247.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $801.84

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $801.84

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

Jagath Kukule Kankanamge must pay Viaduct City Rentals Limited As Agent For Geoff & Teresa James $801.84 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,600.00 (5546340-013) to Viaduct City Rentals Limited As Agent For Geoff & Teresa James immediately.

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing by video conference. Despite the video link being forwarded to the tenant, there was no appearance by the tenant.
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 13 August 2024. The landlord provided rent records 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. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
The amounts ordered are proved.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

A landlord must prove that damage to the premises occurred during the tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. If this is established, to avoid liability, the tenant must prove they did not carelessly or intentionally cause or permit the damage. Tenants are liable for the actions of people at the premises with their permission. See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA.
The couch (chattel provided with the tenancy) was badly stained during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4985230 — Rent arrears at Room Suite 1019, 430 Queen Street, Auckland Central,

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 4985230 — Rent arrears at Room Suite 1019, 430 Queen Street, Auckland Central,

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?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

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?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions