What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4992388 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 4992388?

Cleaning: $294.68 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Power Reconnection: $342.70 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $218.49 awarded to landlord; Rent Credit: $165.00 awarded to tenant; Rubbish Removal: $905.62 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4992388?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness. Related themes: Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4992388?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11089984-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 4992388 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 4992388?

Cleaning: $294.68 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Power Reconnection: $342.70 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $218.49 awarded to landlord; Rent Credit: $165.00 awarded to tenant; Rubbish Removal: $905.62 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4992388?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness. Related themes: Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4992388?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11089984-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 4992388 — 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 4992388 — net $1,267.49 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Cleaning	$294.68		Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$905.62		Rubbish removal
Lock/key replacement	$218.49		Lock/key replacement
Power reconnection	$342.70		Power reconnection
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00		Filing fee reimbursement
Rent credit		$165.00	Rent credit
Total award	$1,788.49	$165.00
Net award	$1,267.49
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,267.49

Claims and awards for application 4992388 — net $1,267.49 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Cleaning

Amount: $294.68
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $905.62
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $218.49
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Power reconnection

Amount: $342.70
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Power reconnection

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Calvin Brougham must pay [The landlord/s] $1,267.49 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $356.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

Only the landlord, represented by [The landlord’s representative], attended the hearing, which was conducted via teleconference. Three attempts were made to contact the tenant, and on each occasion, the call did not connect. As the tenant has been notified, the hearing proceeded in his absence.
This tenancy began on 27 March 2023 and ended on 29 July 2024, following an order of the Tribunal.
The landlord has applied for compensation, payment from the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy. The landlord advises there is a rent credit, which has been noted above.

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) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the RTA).
The landlord claims cleaning, and rubbish removal costs. The landlord has provided evidence, including photographs and the relevant invoices. This evidence establishes that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish. There was a significant amount of rubbish left behind, and the landlord had to arrange for the removal and disposal of furniture and appliances. The amounts ordered are proved.
The tenant did not return the keys, so the landlord incurred locksmith’s charges for replacing the locks and keys.
The landlord also had to arrange an electrician to attend and provide a Certificate of Verification before the power could be reconnected. This was required by the power company as the electricity had been disconnected for over 6 months. The relevant invoice has been provided.
The amounts ordered are proved. Filing fee
As the landlord has been successful with the application, the tenant is to pay the landlord’s filing fee. Name suppression
An application for suppression has been made in this case by the landlord. The Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details, in view of the landlord being substantially successful in the proceedings.

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 4992388 — net $1,267.49 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Cleaning	$294.68		Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$905.62		Rubbish removal
Lock/key replacement	$218.49		Lock/key replacement
Power reconnection	$342.70		Power reconnection
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00		Filing fee reimbursement
Rent credit		$165.00	Rent credit
Total award	$1,788.49	$165.00
Net award	$1,267.49
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,267.49

Claims and awards for application 4992388 — net $1,267.49 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Cleaning

Amount: $294.68
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $905.62
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $218.49
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Power reconnection

Amount: $342.70
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Power reconnection

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Calvin Brougham must pay [The landlord/s] $1,267.49 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $356.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

Only the landlord, represented by [The landlord’s representative], attended the hearing, which was conducted via teleconference. Three attempts were made to contact the tenant, and on each occasion, the call did not connect. As the tenant has been notified, the hearing proceeded in his absence.
This tenancy began on 27 March 2023 and ended on 29 July 2024, following an order of the Tribunal.
The landlord has applied for compensation, payment from the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy. The landlord advises there is a rent credit, which has been noted above.

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) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the RTA).
The landlord claims cleaning, and rubbish removal costs. The landlord has provided evidence, including photographs and the relevant invoices. This evidence establishes that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish. There was a significant amount of rubbish left behind, and the landlord had to arrange for the removal and disposal of furniture and appliances. The amounts ordered are proved.
The tenant did not return the keys, so the landlord incurred locksmith’s charges for replacing the locks and keys.
The landlord also had to arrange an electrician to attend and provide a Certificate of Verification before the power could be reconnected. This was required by the power company as the electricity had been disconnected for over 6 months. The relevant invoice has been provided.
The amounts ordered are proved. Filing fee
As the landlord has been successful with the application, the tenant is to pay the landlord’s filing fee. Name suppression
An application for suppression has been made in this case by the landlord. The Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details, in view of the landlord being substantially successful in the proceedings.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4992388 — Cleanliness

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4992388 — Cleanliness

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

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

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

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions