How much money was awarded in case 5068368?

Cleaning: $75.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $450.92 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,553.69 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $492.24 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5068368?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5068368?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11501747-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5068368?

Cleaning: $75.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $450.92 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,553.69 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $492.24 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5068368?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5068368?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11501747-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 3, 36 Panama Road, Mount Wellington, Auckland Tenancy Tribunal Case 5068368 — Rent arrears

Q: What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5068368?

The tribunal order states: Dale Butler must pay Premita Ajodha $1,263.85 immediately, being rent arrears

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5068368 — net $1,263.85 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$1,553.69	Rent arrears
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Lock/key replacement	$450.92	Lock/key replacement
Cleaning: Products	$75.00	Cleaning: Products
Repairs: 2 Plumbers bills for dog damage	$492.24	Repairs: 2 Plumbers bills for dog damage
Net award	$1,263.85
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,263.85

Dale Butler must pay Premita Ajodha $1,263.85 immediately, being rent arrears to 17 November 2024, compensation and filing fee, as calculated, and set out below: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$1,553.69 Filing fee reimbursement$27.00 Lock/key replacement$450.92 Cleaning: Products$75.00 Repairs: 2 Plumbers bills for dog damage$492.24 Total award$2,598.85 Minus Bond-$1,335.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$1,263.85

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,335.00 (3089955-008) to Premita Ajodha immediately.

The tenants’ claims are dismissed.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, the tenant did not attend.

This was a cross application, however as the tenant did not appear and has not contacted the Tribunal seeking an adjournment, I am dismissing his claims. I am proceeding with the landlords claims in the absence of the tenant.

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 17 November 2024. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount of $1553.69 owing at the end of the tenancy.

I am satisfied that the landlord has proven their claim for rent arrears.

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 landlord has provided photographs of the property at the end of the tenancy. The photos show the kitchen cupboards and surfaces were dirty, the toilet was heavily stained and unclean, the stove was unbroken and unclean, the shower was blocked, the blinds and curtains were mouldy. The tenant had been smoking in the property and it smelt of cigarette smoke.

The landlord is not claiming for the time taken to do the cleaning of the property, only the cost of the cleaning products. The landlord provided receipts of $75.00 for the cleaning products needed to do the cleaning in the property.

I am satisfied that the landlord has proven that the property was not left in a reasonably clean and tidy condition and that she has incurred the cost of $75.00 for cleaning products.

The tenant did not return the keys and the landlord has provided a receipt for $450.92 for the cost of replacing the keys.

The amounts ordered are proved. Plumbers’ bills:

The landlord is seeking to be reimbursed for the cost of two plumbers invoices. The tenant had a dog that chewed through the pipes in the garden, which caused leaks. The landlord had to instruct a plumber on two separate occasions in March and April 2024. The landlord provided the invoices that contained a brief report on the teeth marks found on the leaking pipes.

I am satisfied that the landlord has proven their claim for $492.24 for cost of the plumbers’ invoices.

The bond is to be refunded to the landlord to offset the debt owed by the tenant to the landlord.

Because Premita Ajodha has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5068368 — net $1,263.85 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$1,553.69	Rent arrears
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Lock/key replacement	$450.92	Lock/key replacement
Cleaning: Products	$75.00	Cleaning: Products
Repairs: 2 Plumbers bills for dog damage	$492.24	Repairs: 2 Plumbers bills for dog damage
Net award	$1,263.85
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,263.85

Order

Dale Butler must pay Premita Ajodha $1,263.85 immediately, being rent arrears to 17 November 2024, compensation and filing fee, as calculated, and set out below: DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$1,553.69 Filing fee reimbursement$27.00 Lock/key replacement$450.92 Cleaning: Products$75.00 Repairs: 2 Plumbers bills for dog damage$492.24 Total award$2,598.85 Minus Bond-$1,335.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$1,263.85
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,335.00 (3089955-008) to Premita Ajodha immediately.
The tenants’ claims are dismissed.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing, the tenant did not attend.
This was a cross application, however as the tenant did not appear and has not contacted the Tribunal seeking an adjournment, I am dismissing his claims. I am proceeding with the landlords claims in the absence of the tenant.
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 17 November 2024. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount of $1553.69 owing at the end of the tenancy.
I am satisfied that the landlord has proven their claim for rent arrears.

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 landlord has provided photographs of the property at the end of the tenancy. The photos show the kitchen cupboards and surfaces were dirty, the toilet was heavily stained and unclean, the stove was unbroken and unclean, the shower was blocked, the blinds and curtains were mouldy. The tenant had been smoking in the property and it smelt of cigarette smoke.
The landlord is not claiming for the time taken to do the cleaning of the property, only the cost of the cleaning products. The landlord provided receipts of $75.00 for the cleaning products needed to do the cleaning in the property.
I am satisfied that the landlord has proven that the property was not left in a reasonably clean and tidy condition and that she has incurred the cost of $75.00 for cleaning products.
The tenant did not return the keys and the landlord has provided a receipt for $450.92 for the cost of replacing the keys.
The amounts ordered are proved. Plumbers’ bills:
The landlord is seeking to be reimbursed for the cost of two plumbers invoices. The tenant had a dog that chewed through the pipes in the garden, which caused leaks. The landlord had to instruct a plumber on two separate occasions in March and April 2024. The landlord provided the invoices that contained a brief report on the teeth marks found on the leaking pipes.
I am satisfied that the landlord has proven their claim for $492.24 for cost of the plumbers’ invoices.
The bond is to be refunded to the landlord to offset the debt owed by the tenant to the landlord.
Because Premita Ajodha has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5068368 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 3, 36 Panama Road, Mount Wellington, Auckland

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5068368 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 3, 36 Panama Road, Mount Wellington, Auckland

At a glance

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