What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5099808 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 5099808?

Cleaning: $276.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; 2nd Toilet Blockage: $190.30 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $299.75 awarded to landlord; Toilet Blockage: $304.86 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $8.50 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $160.75 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5099808?

The primary dispute was Property damage. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5099808?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11455679-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5099808 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 5099808?

Cleaning: $276.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; 2nd Toilet Blockage: $190.30 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $299.75 awarded to landlord; Toilet Blockage: $304.86 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $8.50 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $160.75 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5099808?

The primary dispute was Property damage. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5099808?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11455679-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

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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 5099808 — net $1,267.16 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Repairs: Toilet blockage	$304.86	Repairs: Toilet blockage
Repairs: 2nd toilet blockage	$190.30	Repairs: 2nd toilet blockage
Repairs: Garage door repairs	$299.75	Repairs: Garage door repairs
Replacement: Key	$8.50	Replacement: Key
Rubbish removal and general waste	$160.75	Rubbish removal and general waste
Cleaning	$276.00	Cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,267.16
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,267.16

Claims and awards for application 5099808 — net $1,267.16 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Repairs: Toilet blockage

Amount: $304.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Toilet blockage

Repairs: 2nd toilet blockage

Amount: $190.30
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: 2nd toilet blockage

Repairs: Garage door repairs

Amount: $299.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Garage door repairs

Replacement: Key

Amount: $8.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replacement: Key

Rubbish removal and general waste

Amount: $160.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal and general waste

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness 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.
Larissa Miller must pay the landlord $1,267.16 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Repairs: Toilet blockage$304.86 Repairs: 2nd toilet blockage$190.30 Repairs: Garage door repairs$299.75 Replacement: Key$8.50 Rubbish removal and general waste$160.75 Cleaning$276.00 Filing fee reimbursement$27.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$1,267.16

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for compensation and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

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 tenant did not return all keys.
The tenant caused blockages in the toilet that required a plumber to carry out repairs.
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 garage door was 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 5099808 — net $1,267.16 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Repairs: Toilet blockage	$304.86	Repairs: Toilet blockage
Repairs: 2nd toilet blockage	$190.30	Repairs: 2nd toilet blockage
Repairs: Garage door repairs	$299.75	Repairs: Garage door repairs
Replacement: Key	$8.50	Replacement: Key
Rubbish removal and general waste	$160.75	Rubbish removal and general waste
Cleaning	$276.00	Cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,267.16
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,267.16

Claims and awards for application 5099808 — net $1,267.16 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Repairs: Toilet blockage

Amount: $304.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Toilet blockage

Repairs: 2nd toilet blockage

Amount: $190.30
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: 2nd toilet blockage

Repairs: Garage door repairs

Amount: $299.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Garage door repairs

Replacement: Key

Amount: $8.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replacement: Key

Rubbish removal and general waste

Amount: $160.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal and general waste

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness 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.
Larissa Miller must pay the landlord $1,267.16 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Repairs: Toilet blockage$304.86 Repairs: 2nd toilet blockage$190.30 Repairs: Garage door repairs$299.75 Replacement: Key$8.50 Rubbish removal and general waste$160.75 Cleaning$276.00 Filing fee reimbursement$27.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$1,267.16

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for compensation and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

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 tenant did not return all keys.
The tenant caused blockages in the toilet that required a plumber to carry out repairs.
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 garage door was 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 5099808 — Property damage

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5099808 — Property damage

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

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

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

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

Frequently asked questions