What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5062151 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 5062151?

Cleaning: $322.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $713.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $250.00 awarded to landlord; Lightbulbs: $69.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,617.14 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $690.00 awarded to landlord; Smoke Alarms: $92.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $238.53 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5062151?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5062151?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11654702-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5062151 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 5062151?

Cleaning: $322.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $713.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $250.00 awarded to landlord; Lightbulbs: $69.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,617.14 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $690.00 awarded to landlord; Smoke Alarms: $92.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $238.53 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5062151?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5062151?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11654702-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5062151 — 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 5062151 — net $1,631.67 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$1,617.14	Rent arrears
Water rates	$238.53	Water rates
Lawns and Garden work	$250.00	Lawns and Garden work
Carpet Cleaning	$322.00	Carpet Cleaning
Cleaning	$713.00	Cleaning
Replace smoke alarms	$92.00	Replace smoke alarms
Rubbish removal	$690.00	Rubbish removal
Light bulbs	$69.00	Light bulbs
Net award	$1,631.67
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,631.67

Claims and awards for application 5062151 — net $1,631.67 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $1,617.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Water rates

Amount: $238.53
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $250.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $322.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Cleaning

Amount: $713.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Replace smoke alarms

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Lawns And Garden Work Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Replace Smoke Alarms Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
Violet Whakaara must pay [The landlord/s] $1,631.67 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,360.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, set down to be conducted via video. This was a continuation hearing after a prior adjournment. Two calls to the tenant were made. The second call was answered but after introducing myself and the Tribunal the call was ended by the other end.
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 and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 18 September 2024. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amounts owing at the end of the tenancy are as ordered.

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 is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. 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 lawns required cutting in a number of areas.
The landlord provided invoices to established the costs and photos to evidence the need. I am satisfied the costs for cleaning ($713.00), carpet cleaning ($322.00), rubbish removal ($690.00), and lawns ($250.00) are reasonable and they are awarded.
The landlord had to replace light bulbs ($69.00) and smoke alarm batteries ($92.00). Both costs are awarded.
The amounts ordered are proved. Filing fee
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. Suppression
Section 95A RTA states regarding suppression orders that the Tribunal must, on the application of a party that has wholly or substantially succeeded in proceedings, order that the party’s name or identifying particulars not be published, unless the Tribunal considers that publication is in the public interest or is justified because of the party’s conduct or any other circumstances of the case.
The landlord requested suppression in its application. As it has been wholly successful, suppression is ordered.

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 5062151 — net $1,631.67 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$1,617.14	Rent arrears
Water rates	$238.53	Water rates
Lawns and Garden work	$250.00	Lawns and Garden work
Carpet Cleaning	$322.00	Carpet Cleaning
Cleaning	$713.00	Cleaning
Replace smoke alarms	$92.00	Replace smoke alarms
Rubbish removal	$690.00	Rubbish removal
Light bulbs	$69.00	Light bulbs
Net award	$1,631.67
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,631.67

Claims and awards for application 5062151 — net $1,631.67 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $1,617.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Water rates

Amount: $238.53
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $250.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $322.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Cleaning

Amount: $713.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Replace smoke alarms

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Lawns And Garden Work Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Replace Smoke Alarms Water Rates

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
Violet Whakaara must pay [The landlord/s] $1,631.67 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,360.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, set down to be conducted via video. This was a continuation hearing after a prior adjournment. Two calls to the tenant were made. The second call was answered but after introducing myself and the Tribunal the call was ended by the other end.
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 and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 18 September 2024. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amounts owing at the end of the tenancy are as ordered.

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 is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. 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 lawns required cutting in a number of areas.
The landlord provided invoices to established the costs and photos to evidence the need. I am satisfied the costs for cleaning ($713.00), carpet cleaning ($322.00), rubbish removal ($690.00), and lawns ($250.00) are reasonable and they are awarded.
The landlord had to replace light bulbs ($69.00) and smoke alarm batteries ($92.00). Both costs are awarded.
The amounts ordered are proved. Filing fee
Because [The applicant/s] has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee. Suppression
Section 95A RTA states regarding suppression orders that the Tribunal must, on the application of a party that has wholly or substantially succeeded in proceedings, order that the party’s name or identifying particulars not be published, unless the Tribunal considers that publication is in the public interest or is justified because of the party’s conduct or any other circumstances of the case.
The landlord requested suppression in its application. As it has been wholly successful, suppression is ordered.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5062151 — Rent arrears

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5062151 — Rent arrears

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

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 and water rates?

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

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions