What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5053108 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 5053108?

Carpet Stain Removal: $667.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $770.50 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $224.25 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5053108?

The primary dispute was Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5053108?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11440437-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5053108 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 5053108?

Carpet Stain Removal: $667.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $770.50 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $224.25 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5053108?

The primary dispute was Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5053108?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11440437-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5053108 — Property damage

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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 5053108 — net $1,688.75 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Carpet stain removal	$667.00	Carpet stain removal
Lawns & rubbish removal	$224.25	Lawns & rubbish removal
Wall repairs & shower frame repair	$770.50	Wall repairs & shower frame repair
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,688.75
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,688.75

Claims and awards for application 5053108 — net $1,688.75 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Carpet stain removal

Amount: $667.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet stain removal

Lawns & rubbish removal

Amount: $224.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns & rubbish removal

Wall repairs & shower frame repair

Amount: $770.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Wall repairs & shower frame repair

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $1,688.75

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,688.75

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

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.
Quintin Holland must pay [The landlord/s] $1,688.75 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held on 3 February 2025 by teleconference. The tenant was contacted twice on the contact number provided but without success.
The landlord has filed an application for compensation and reimbursement following the end of the tenancy.
This application was filed outside the 2-month time frame in section 91A, which provides that service is deemed to have been effected if sent to the tenancy address.
The tenant has not responded to supplying an updated address. However, the landlord has provided evidence that the tenant is receiving emails. The landlord has referred to screenshots of the last email sent and evidence that he is opening and receiving these. I am satisfied that the tenant has had notice of the proceedings.
The onus is on the landlord to establish their claims. The standard of proof is on the balance of probabilities. Did the tenant fulfill their obligations at the end of the tenancy, and are they responsible for any damage to the premises?
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 (RTA).
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.
On the evidence, the landlord proved the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
The landlord also proved that wall damage and damage to the shower frame were caused 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.
I have taken into account betterment and depreciation. The landlord should be returned to the position they would have been in had the tenant not breached their obligations, and should not be better or worse off. In calculating depreciation, I have taken into account the age and condition of the items at the start of the tenancy and their likely useful lifespan. Filing fee and suppression order
As the landlord has wholly succeeded with the claim, I must order the tenant to reimburse the filing fee and grant suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.

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 5053108 — net $1,688.75 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Carpet stain removal	$667.00	Carpet stain removal
Lawns & rubbish removal	$224.25	Lawns & rubbish removal
Wall repairs & shower frame repair	$770.50	Wall repairs & shower frame repair
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,688.75
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,688.75

Claims and awards for application 5053108 — net $1,688.75 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Carpet stain removal

Amount: $667.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet stain removal

Lawns & rubbish removal

Amount: $224.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns & rubbish removal

Wall repairs & shower frame repair

Amount: $770.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Wall repairs & shower frame repair

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $1,688.75

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,688.75

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

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.
Quintin Holland must pay [The landlord/s] $1,688.75 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held on 3 February 2025 by teleconference. The tenant was contacted twice on the contact number provided but without success.
The landlord has filed an application for compensation and reimbursement following the end of the tenancy.
This application was filed outside the 2-month time frame in section 91A, which provides that service is deemed to have been effected if sent to the tenancy address.
The tenant has not responded to supplying an updated address. However, the landlord has provided evidence that the tenant is receiving emails. The landlord has referred to screenshots of the last email sent and evidence that he is opening and receiving these. I am satisfied that the tenant has had notice of the proceedings.
The onus is on the landlord to establish their claims. The standard of proof is on the balance of probabilities. Did the tenant fulfill their obligations at the end of the tenancy, and are they responsible for any damage to the premises?
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 (RTA).
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.
On the evidence, the landlord proved the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
The landlord also proved that wall damage and damage to the shower frame were caused 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.
I have taken into account betterment and depreciation. The landlord should be returned to the position they would have been in had the tenant not breached their obligations, and should not be better or worse off. In calculating depreciation, I have taken into account the age and condition of the items at the start of the tenancy and their likely useful lifespan. Filing fee and suppression order
As the landlord has wholly succeeded with the claim, I must order the tenant to reimburse the filing fee and grant suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5053108 — Property damage

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5053108 — Property damage

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Award balance

Claims & awards

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Reasons

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions