What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5025165 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 5025165?

Cleaning: $143.75 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $402.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Lightbulbs: $11.50 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $212.75 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $258.75 awarded to landlord; Replace Furnishings - Shower Curtain: $40.25 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $402.50 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5025165?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5025165?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11751622-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5025165 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 5025165?

Cleaning: $143.75 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $402.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Lightbulbs: $11.50 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $212.75 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $258.75 awarded to landlord; Replace Furnishings - Shower Curtain: $40.25 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $402.50 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5025165?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5025165?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11751622-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5025165 — 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 5025165 — net $1,499.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Internal door replacement	$212.75	Internal door replacement
Rubbish removal	$402.50	Rubbish removal
Cleaning	$402.50	Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning	$143.75	Carpet Cleaning
Light bulbs	$11.50	Light bulbs
Replace furnishings - shower curtain	$40.25	Replace furnishings - shower curtain
Window repairs	$258.75	Window repairs
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,499.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,499.00

Claims and awards for application 5025165 — net $1,499.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Internal door replacement

Amount: $212.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Internal door replacement

Rubbish removal

Amount: $402.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Cleaning

Amount: $402.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $143.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Light bulbs

Amount: $11.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Light bulbs

Replace furnishings - shower curtain

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning 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.
Fred Albert must pay [The landlord/s] $1,499.00 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing today.
The landlord has applied for compensation and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy on 21 August 2024. There is no bond.

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 tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. The landlord’s exit inspection photographs taken on 23 August 2024 show large amounts of clothing and other belongings left in the premises, including clothing, food, and items of furniture. The kitchen, bathroom and carpets needed cleaning.
The landlord had to replace some lightbulbs and the shower curtain was missing.

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.
Where the damage is careless and is not covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to 4 weeks' rent. The weekly rent was $100.00.
An internal door was badly damaged during the tenancy and had to be replaced. A window was smashed. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. Filing fee and name suppression
The landlord must be awarded the filing fee. Suppression is granted as requested.

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 5025165 — net $1,499.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Internal door replacement	$212.75	Internal door replacement
Rubbish removal	$402.50	Rubbish removal
Cleaning	$402.50	Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning	$143.75	Carpet Cleaning
Light bulbs	$11.50	Light bulbs
Replace furnishings - shower curtain	$40.25	Replace furnishings - shower curtain
Window repairs	$258.75	Window repairs
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,499.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,499.00

Claims and awards for application 5025165 — net $1,499.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Internal door replacement

Amount: $212.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Internal door replacement

Rubbish removal

Amount: $402.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Cleaning

Amount: $402.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $143.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Light bulbs

Amount: $11.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Light bulbs

Replace furnishings - shower curtain

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning 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.
Fred Albert must pay [The landlord/s] $1,499.00 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing today.
The landlord has applied for compensation and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy on 21 August 2024. There is no bond.

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 tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. The landlord’s exit inspection photographs taken on 23 August 2024 show large amounts of clothing and other belongings left in the premises, including clothing, food, and items of furniture. The kitchen, bathroom and carpets needed cleaning.
The landlord had to replace some lightbulbs and the shower curtain was missing.

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.
Where the damage is careless and is not covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to 4 weeks' rent. The weekly rent was $100.00.
An internal door was badly damaged during the tenancy and had to be replaced. A window was smashed. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. Filing fee and name suppression
The landlord must be awarded the filing fee. Suppression is granted as requested.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5025165 — Cleanliness

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5025165 — Cleanliness

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Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

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

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

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

Key findings

Frequently asked questions