What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5091308?

The tribunal order states: Nguyen Thi Ha and Le Thi tuyet Nhung must pay Ihome Property Management

How much money was awarded in case 5091308?

Cleaning: $575.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns: $119.00 awarded to landlord; Letting Fee: Readvertising Fees: $350.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,862.86 awarded to landlord; Holes In Walls: $460.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $230.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $75.68 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5091308?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5091308?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11319753-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5091308?

The tribunal order states: Nguyen Thi Ha and Le Thi tuyet Nhung must pay Ihome Property Management

How much money was awarded in case 5091308?

Cleaning: $575.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns: $119.00 awarded to landlord; Letting Fee: Readvertising Fees: $350.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,862.86 awarded to landlord; Holes In Walls: $460.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $230.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $75.68 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5091308?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5091308?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11319753-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

48B Portadown Avenue, Pakuranga Heights, Auckland Tenancy Tribunal Case 5091308 — 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 5091308 — net $5,699.54 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 23 December 2024	$3,862.86	Rent arrears to 23 December 2024
Water rates	$75.68	Water rates
Letting fee: readvertising fees	$350.00	Letting fee: readvertising fees
Lawns	$119.00	Lawns
Cleaning	$575.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$230.00	Rubbish removal
Repairs: holes in walls	$460.00	Repairs: holes in walls
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$5,699.54
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$5,699.54

Claims and awards for application 5091308 — net $5,699.54 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 23 December 2024

Amount: $3,862.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 23 December 2024

Water rates

Amount: $75.68
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Letting fee: readvertising fees

Amount: $350.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Letting fee: readvertising fees

Lawns

Amount: $119.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns

Cleaning

Amount: $575.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

Nguyen Thi Ha and Le Thi tuyet Nhung must pay Ihome Property Management Limited Acting Agent For Zack Law $5,699.54 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, water rates, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the tenant’s abandonment of the fixed term tenancy.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

This was a fixed term tenancy to 1 May 2025.
After the tenant had abandoned the tenancy, the landlord readvertised and found new tenants on 24 December 2024.
The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.
The costs claimed for readvertising and reletting the premises is proved.
The bond has since been refunded to the landlord towards some of the rent outstanding.

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 did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
The amounts ordered are proved.

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. See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA.
The walls were damaged were damaged 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.

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 5091308 — net $5,699.54 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 23 December 2024	$3,862.86	Rent arrears to 23 December 2024
Water rates	$75.68	Water rates
Letting fee: readvertising fees	$350.00	Letting fee: readvertising fees
Lawns	$119.00	Lawns
Cleaning	$575.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$230.00	Rubbish removal
Repairs: holes in walls	$460.00	Repairs: holes in walls
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$5,699.54
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$5,699.54

Claims and awards for application 5091308 — net $5,699.54 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 23 December 2024

Amount: $3,862.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 23 December 2024

Water rates

Amount: $75.68
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Letting fee: readvertising fees

Amount: $350.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Letting fee: readvertising fees

Lawns

Amount: $119.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns

Cleaning

Amount: $575.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

Nguyen Thi Ha and Le Thi tuyet Nhung must pay Ihome Property Management Limited Acting Agent For Zack Law $5,699.54 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, water rates, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the tenant’s abandonment of the fixed term tenancy.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

This was a fixed term tenancy to 1 May 2025.
After the tenant had abandoned the tenancy, the landlord readvertised and found new tenants on 24 December 2024.
The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.
The costs claimed for readvertising and reletting the premises is proved.
The bond has since been refunded to the landlord towards some of the rent outstanding.

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 did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
The amounts ordered are proved.

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. See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA.
The walls were damaged were damaged 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.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5091308 — Rent arrears at 48B Portadown Avenue, Pakuranga Heights, Auckland

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5091308 — Rent arrears at 48B Portadown Avenue, Pakuranga Heights, Auckland

At a glance

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?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

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 water rates?

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

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions