What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5071268?

The tribunal order states: Topasi Lata must pay Viaduct City Rentals Limited $643.57 immediately,

How much money was awarded in case 5071268?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Power Charges: $116.57 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,900.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5071268?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5071268?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11526315-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5071268?

The tribunal order states: Topasi Lata must pay Viaduct City Rentals Limited $643.57 immediately,

How much money was awarded in case 5071268?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Power Charges: $116.57 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,900.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5071268?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5071268?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11526315-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 407, 35 Hobson Street, Auckland Central, Tenancy Tribunal Case 5071268 — 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 5071268 — net $643.57 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 6.11.24	$1,900.00	Rent arrears to 6.11.24
Power charges	$116.57	Power charges
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$643.57
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$643.57

Claims and awards for application 5071268 — net $643.57 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 6.11.24

Amount: $1,900.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 6.11.24

Power charges

Amount: $116.57
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Power charges

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $643.57

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $643.57

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

Topasi Lata must pay Viaduct City Rentals Limited $643.57 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,400.00 (6225221-003) to Viaduct City Rentals Limited immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing by remote teleconference. The was no attendance by the tenant. An attempt to contact him on the telephone number provided was unsuccessful.
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 power charges?

The tenancy ended on 6 November 2024. The landlord provided rent records and power invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. Having sighted this evidence I am satisfied that the tenant is responsible for this debt.

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. Cleaning:
The landlord claims that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy. They say that the owner had to clean the apartment and seeks the amount of $200.00 as a result of this alleged breach. The claim is for the owner’s time in attendance. Bedding replacement:
The landlord claims compensation for new European pillows, pillow slips and a mattress protector which they say had to be replaced. The landlord has provided Briscoes receipts dated 12 November 2024. Analysis:
The claims relating cleaning and bedding replacement are dismissed.
The landlord has failed to provide proper evidence in support of these two claims. At the very least I would have expected entry and exit inspection reports along with photographic evidence confirming the state of the apartment when the tenant departed.
In the absence of this evidence, I am unable to be satisfied of the condition of the premises at the end of the tenancy.
I would also expect photographic evidence of the bedding items at the start of the tenancy and the status of the bedding at the end.
The claims relating to cleaning and bedding must therefore be dismissed.
Because Viaduct City Rentals Limited has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee.

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 5071268 — net $643.57 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 6.11.24	$1,900.00	Rent arrears to 6.11.24
Power charges	$116.57	Power charges
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$643.57
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$643.57

Claims and awards for application 5071268 — net $643.57 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 6.11.24

Amount: $1,900.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 6.11.24

Power charges

Amount: $116.57
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Power charges

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Net award

Landlord $643.57

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $643.57

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

Topasi Lata must pay Viaduct City Rentals Limited $643.57 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,400.00 (6225221-003) to Viaduct City Rentals Limited immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing by remote teleconference. The was no attendance by the tenant. An attempt to contact him on the telephone number provided was unsuccessful.
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 power charges?

The tenancy ended on 6 November 2024. The landlord provided rent records and power invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. Having sighted this evidence I am satisfied that the tenant is responsible for this debt.

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. Cleaning:
The landlord claims that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy. They say that the owner had to clean the apartment and seeks the amount of $200.00 as a result of this alleged breach. The claim is for the owner’s time in attendance. Bedding replacement:
The landlord claims compensation for new European pillows, pillow slips and a mattress protector which they say had to be replaced. The landlord has provided Briscoes receipts dated 12 November 2024. Analysis:
The claims relating cleaning and bedding replacement are dismissed.
The landlord has failed to provide proper evidence in support of these two claims. At the very least I would have expected entry and exit inspection reports along with photographic evidence confirming the state of the apartment when the tenant departed.
In the absence of this evidence, I am unable to be satisfied of the condition of the premises at the end of the tenancy.
I would also expect photographic evidence of the bedding items at the start of the tenancy and the status of the bedding at the end.
The claims relating to cleaning and bedding must therefore be dismissed.
Because Viaduct City Rentals Limited has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5071268 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 407, 35 Hobson Street, Auckland Central,

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5071268 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 407, 35 Hobson Street, Auckland Central,

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and power charges?

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

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and power charges?

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

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions