What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4985668 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Sunrise Property Management And Services Limited

How much money was awarded in case 4985668?

Cleaning: $150.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,228.57 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $30.40 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4985668?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4985668?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10960361-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4985668 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Sunrise Property Management And Services Limited

How much money was awarded in case 4985668?

Cleaning: $150.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,228.57 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $30.40 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4985668?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4985668?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10960361-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 4985668 — 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 4985668 — net $1,515.97 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 9 September 2024	$4,228.57	Rent arrears (to 9 September 2024
Cleaning	$150.00	Cleaning
Water rates	$30.40	Water rates
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,515.97
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,515.97

Claims and awards for application 4985668 — net $1,515.97 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears (to 9 September 2024

Amount: $4,228.57
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears (to 9 September 2024

Cleaning

Amount: $150.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Water rates

Amount: $30.40
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $1,515.97

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,515.97

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Sunrise Property Management And Services Limited $1,515.97 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears (to 9 September 2024)$4,228.57 Cleaning$150.00 Water rates$30.40 Filing fee reimbursement$27.00 Total award$4,435.97 Bond$2,920.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$1,515.97
The Landlord’s other claims are dismissed.
The Bond Centre must pay the bond of $2,920.00 to the landlord immediately.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.
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 9 September 2024. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The tenant acknowledged the arrears and said that he had tried to end the tenancy early to minimise the arrears, but the landlord did not agree to that.

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 landlord claimed carpet cleaning and flea treatment, cleaning costs and lightbulbs. The tenant accepted that he had not finished cleaning the oven but said that the landlord had accepted the condition of the property at an end of tenancy inspection. The cleaning was done by the in-going tenant, after its tenancy had started.
The landlord did not provide evidence to establish that carpet cleaning or flea treatment was required. It did not establish that the tenant is required to pay for lightbulbs. Those claims are dismissed.
The evidence did establish that some cleaning was required, and I award $150.00 of the $210.00 claimed.
The tenant accepted most of the claims. He successfully defended the claims which were in dispute. For that reason, I consider that he was substantially successful and order suppression of his name. See s95A Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
As the landlord was partially successful, I award reimbursement of the Tribunal application fee.

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 4985668 — net $1,515.97 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 9 September 2024	$4,228.57	Rent arrears (to 9 September 2024
Cleaning	$150.00	Cleaning
Water rates	$30.40	Water rates
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,515.97
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,515.97

Claims and awards for application 4985668 — net $1,515.97 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears (to 9 September 2024

Amount: $4,228.57
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears (to 9 September 2024

Cleaning

Amount: $150.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Water rates

Amount: $30.40
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $1,515.97

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,515.97

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Sunrise Property Management And Services Limited $1,515.97 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears (to 9 September 2024)$4,228.57 Cleaning$150.00 Water rates$30.40 Filing fee reimbursement$27.00 Total award$4,435.97 Bond$2,920.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$1,515.97
The Landlord’s other claims are dismissed.
The Bond Centre must pay the bond of $2,920.00 to the landlord immediately.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.
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 9 September 2024. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. The tenant acknowledged the arrears and said that he had tried to end the tenancy early to minimise the arrears, but the landlord did not agree to that.

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 landlord claimed carpet cleaning and flea treatment, cleaning costs and lightbulbs. The tenant accepted that he had not finished cleaning the oven but said that the landlord had accepted the condition of the property at an end of tenancy inspection. The cleaning was done by the in-going tenant, after its tenancy had started.
The landlord did not provide evidence to establish that carpet cleaning or flea treatment was required. It did not establish that the tenant is required to pay for lightbulbs. Those claims are dismissed.
The evidence did establish that some cleaning was required, and I award $150.00 of the $210.00 claimed.
The tenant accepted most of the claims. He successfully defended the claims which were in dispute. For that reason, I consider that he was substantially successful and order suppression of his name. See s95A Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
As the landlord was partially successful, I award reimbursement of the Tribunal application fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4985668 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4985668 — 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

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