How much money was awarded in case 5124411?

Cleaning: $500.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $333.26 awarded to landlord; Previous Order Application 4986695 D…: $4,716.89 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,080.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $1,500.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $2,242.50 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $372.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5124411?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5124411?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11673443-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

How much money was awarded in case 5124411?

Cleaning: $500.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $333.26 awarded to landlord; Previous Order Application 4986695 D…: $4,716.89 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,080.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $1,500.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $2,242.50 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $372.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5124411?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5124411?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11673443-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

76 Pukepoto Road, Kaitaia, Kaitaia 0410 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5124411 — Property damage

Q: What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5124411 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5124411 — net $10,771.65 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (29/11/2024 – 16/12/2024	$1,080.00	Rent arrears (29/11/2024 – 16/12/2024
Previous order application 4986695 dated 24/11/2024	$4,716.89	Previous order application 4986695 dated 24/11/2024
Lock/key replacement: and reglaze sunroom window	$333.26	Lock/key replacement: and reglaze sunroom window
Water rates	$372.00	Water rates
Rubbish removal	$2,242.50	Rubbish removal
Cleaning	$500.00	Cleaning
Replace furnishings: carpet damage	$1,500.00	Replace furnishings: carpet damage
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$10,771.65
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$10,771.65

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.

Tara Harris must pay [The landlord/s] $10,771.65 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

This order incorporates the Tribunal order made on 24 November 2024 under application 4986695.

Reasons

The landlord’s representative attended the hearing which was held remotely. I telephoned the tenant however the phone went to voicemail. I continued with the hearing as the tenant has been emailed notice of the hearing date and time to their address for service.

The landlord has applied for rent arrears and compensation for costs incurred following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 28 November 2024 by a previous order of the Tribunal under application 4986695.

The landlord advised today that it claims rent up to 16 December 2024 because the tenants did not return possession until that date.

After hearing evidence of communication on behalf of the tenant to the landlord saying that more time was needed to remove belongings and rubbish, I do award the claim.

The previous order awarded rent up to 28 November 2024. I calculate the extra rent payable to 16 December 2024 as $1,080.00 and award this now. Other claims

The landlord provided two water rates invoices for water used for the period from January 2024 until the end of the tenancy. The total payable is $372.00 (one invoice for $196.00 and the second invoice for $176.00). The tenancy agreement states that the tenant is required to pay for water if it is separately metered, so I award these claims.

The tenant did not return the keys. The landlord had the locks changed.

The previous order awarded the costs of reglazing two broken windows. One additional window in the sunroom was found broken after the tenancy ended.

A large amount of rubbish and unwanted furniture and other belongings were left at the premises, inside and outside and in the shed. Some items were bulky and heavy (wooden pallets, metal tyre rims, and outdoor furniture).

The premises were not left reasonably clean and tidy. The landlord will have to either clean the premises themselves or employ a contractor to do so. This has not yet happened as the landlord does not have the finances to do so. I award $500.00 compensation in recognition that the work will need to be done and at a calculation of 20 hours work at $25.00 per hour.

Invoices and quotes were supplied.

The landlord engaged a professional carpet cleaning company however was advised the carpets were too heavily stained and soiled to be successfully cleaned. There is also the possibility of methamphetamine contamination although in-depth testing has not yet been done.

The photographs from the final inspection satisfy me that the carpet was damaged beyond cleaning or repair. It was about four years old at the end of the tenancy so should have lasted at least another four to five years.

The landlord has supplied a quote to remove the damaged carpet and replace and lay new carpet for $4,260.00. This work has not yet been done. The landlord does hold insurance and the excess is $1,000.00. The insurer is likely to charge at least two excesses (as these are usually charged per room). I award $1,500.00 which allows for the value of the carpet lost due to damage.

The carpet replacement claim is an amendment the landlord added the day before the hearing. The tenant may not have been aware of this change to the claim. The tenant has the option to apply for a rehearing if she considers a substantial wrong or miscarriage of justice has occurred.

The previous order is incorporated into this order for enforcement purposes.

The landlord has succeeded with the claims so I award the filing fee and suppress its name, as sought.

The bond was refunded on the previous order.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5124411 — net $10,771.65 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (29/11/2024 – 16/12/2024	$1,080.00	Rent arrears (29/11/2024 – 16/12/2024
Previous order application 4986695 dated 24/11/2024	$4,716.89	Previous order application 4986695 dated 24/11/2024
Lock/key replacement: and reglaze sunroom window	$333.26	Lock/key replacement: and reglaze sunroom window
Water rates	$372.00	Water rates
Rubbish removal	$2,242.50	Rubbish removal
Cleaning	$500.00	Cleaning
Replace furnishings: carpet damage	$1,500.00	Replace furnishings: carpet damage
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$10,771.65
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$10,771.65

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Landlord name and identifying details.
Tara Harris must pay [The landlord/s] $10,771.65 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
This order incorporates the Tribunal order made on 24 November 2024 under application 4986695.

Reasons

The landlord’s representative attended the hearing which was held remotely. I telephoned the tenant however the phone went to voicemail. I continued with the hearing as the tenant has been emailed notice of the hearing date and time to their address for service.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and compensation for costs incurred following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 28 November 2024 by a previous order of the Tribunal under application 4986695.
The landlord advised today that it claims rent up to 16 December 2024 because the tenants did not return possession until that date.
After hearing evidence of communication on behalf of the tenant to the landlord saying that more time was needed to remove belongings and rubbish, I do award the claim.
The previous order awarded rent up to 28 November 2024. I calculate the extra rent payable to 16 December 2024 as $1,080.00 and award this now. Other claims
The landlord provided two water rates invoices for water used for the period from January 2024 until the end of the tenancy. The total payable is $372.00 (one invoice for $196.00 and the second invoice for $176.00). The tenancy agreement states that the tenant is required to pay for water if it is separately metered, so I award these claims.
The tenant did not return the keys. The landlord had the locks changed.
The previous order awarded the costs of reglazing two broken windows. One additional window in the sunroom was found broken after the tenancy ended.
A large amount of rubbish and unwanted furniture and other belongings were left at the premises, inside and outside and in the shed. Some items were bulky and heavy (wooden pallets, metal tyre rims, and outdoor furniture).
The premises were not left reasonably clean and tidy. The landlord will have to either clean the premises themselves or employ a contractor to do so. This has not yet happened as the landlord does not have the finances to do so. I award $500.00 compensation in recognition that the work will need to be done and at a calculation of 20 hours work at $25.00 per hour.
Invoices and quotes were supplied.
The landlord engaged a professional carpet cleaning company however was advised the carpets were too heavily stained and soiled to be successfully cleaned. There is also the possibility of methamphetamine contamination although in-depth testing has not yet been done.
The photographs from the final inspection satisfy me that the carpet was damaged beyond cleaning or repair. It was about four years old at the end of the tenancy so should have lasted at least another four to five years.
The landlord has supplied a quote to remove the damaged carpet and replace and lay new carpet for $4,260.00. This work has not yet been done. The landlord does hold insurance and the excess is $1,000.00. The insurer is likely to charge at least two excesses (as these are usually charged per room). I award $1,500.00 which allows for the value of the carpet lost due to damage.
The carpet replacement claim is an amendment the landlord added the day before the hearing. The tenant may not have been aware of this change to the claim. The tenant has the option to apply for a rehearing if she considers a substantial wrong or miscarriage of justice has occurred.
The previous order is incorporated into this order for enforcement purposes.
The landlord has succeeded with the claims so I award the filing fee and suppress its name, as sought.
The bond was refunded on the previous order.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5124411 — Property damage at 76 Pukepoto Road, Kaitaia, Kaitaia 0410

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5124411 — Property damage at 76 Pukepoto Road, Kaitaia, Kaitaia 0410

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Award balance

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How much is owed for rent?

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