What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5131948 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] must pay Hocquard Consulting Limited

How much money was awarded in case 5131948?

Cleaning: $200.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $400.20 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $209.50 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $171.40 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $199.29 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5131948?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5131948?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11906956-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5131948 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] must pay Hocquard Consulting Limited

How much money was awarded in case 5131948?

Cleaning: $200.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $400.20 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $209.50 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $171.40 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $199.29 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5131948?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5131948?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11906956-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

78 Matai Street, Castlecliff, Whanganui 4501 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5131948 — Cleanliness

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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 5131948 — net $1,207.39 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears 10 May – 12 May 2025	$199.29	Rent arrears 10 May – 12 May 2025
Lock/key replacement	$209.50	Lock/key replacement
Window repairs	$171.40	Window repairs
Carpet Cleaning	$200.00	Carpet Cleaning
Cleaning	$400.20	Cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,207.39
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,207.39

Claims and awards for application 5131948 — net $1,207.39 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears 10 May – 12 May 2025

Amount: $199.29
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears 10 May – 12 May 2025

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $209.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Window repairs

Amount: $171.40
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $200.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Cleaning

Amount: $400.20
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

[The tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] must pay Hocquard Consulting Limited As Agent For Jared & Erik Kirk $1,207.39 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held by teleconference. The tenant did not answer either of the calls made at the scheduled time on the two numbers provided to the Tribunal.
This application in a continuation of the application which was last heard and adjourned on 20 February 2025. I am satisfied the tenant has been correctly notified of today’s hearing, and on that basis I have conducted the hearing in the tenant’s absence.
The tenancy was terminated by Order NZTT 5204795 (5 May 2025) on 9 May 2025 and rent arrears up to that date was ordered.
The landlord stated that the termination date of 9 May 2025 was not complied with by the tenant who stayed on at the property until 12 May 2025. Rent arrears from 10 May 2025 until 12 May 2025, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee are sought.
The landlord provided rent information which proves the amount owing at the end of the tenancy is $199.29.

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 landlord stated that at the end of the tenancy the tenant did not return the keys. An invoice for changing the locks and re-keying the property was provided in support of Mr Hocquard’s oral evidence.
Mr Hocquard also stated that at the end of the premises the kitchen and walls needed thorough cleaning, and the carpets which had been in very good condition at the beginning of the tenancy were left with food, drink and dog hair in them. Again, invoices were produced in support of the claims.
I am satisfied the property was not left reasonably clean and tidy. The claim and amounts 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 landlord states that during the tenancy one window was broken. I am satisfied this exceeds fair wear and tear and the tenant has not disproved carelessness.
The landlord provided an invoice for the repair to the window.
The claim is proved.
Because Hocquard Consulting Limited As Agent For Jared & Erik Kirk 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 5131948 — net $1,207.39 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears 10 May – 12 May 2025	$199.29	Rent arrears 10 May – 12 May 2025
Lock/key replacement	$209.50	Lock/key replacement
Window repairs	$171.40	Window repairs
Carpet Cleaning	$200.00	Carpet Cleaning
Cleaning	$400.20	Cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,207.39
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,207.39

Claims and awards for application 5131948 — net $1,207.39 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears 10 May – 12 May 2025

Amount: $199.29
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears 10 May – 12 May 2025

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $209.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Window repairs

Amount: $171.40
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $200.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Cleaning

Amount: $400.20
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

[The tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] must pay Hocquard Consulting Limited As Agent For Jared & Erik Kirk $1,207.39 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held by teleconference. The tenant did not answer either of the calls made at the scheduled time on the two numbers provided to the Tribunal.
This application in a continuation of the application which was last heard and adjourned on 20 February 2025. I am satisfied the tenant has been correctly notified of today’s hearing, and on that basis I have conducted the hearing in the tenant’s absence.
The tenancy was terminated by Order NZTT 5204795 (5 May 2025) on 9 May 2025 and rent arrears up to that date was ordered.
The landlord stated that the termination date of 9 May 2025 was not complied with by the tenant who stayed on at the property until 12 May 2025. Rent arrears from 10 May 2025 until 12 May 2025, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee are sought.
The landlord provided rent information which proves the amount owing at the end of the tenancy is $199.29.

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 landlord stated that at the end of the tenancy the tenant did not return the keys. An invoice for changing the locks and re-keying the property was provided in support of Mr Hocquard’s oral evidence.
Mr Hocquard also stated that at the end of the premises the kitchen and walls needed thorough cleaning, and the carpets which had been in very good condition at the beginning of the tenancy were left with food, drink and dog hair in them. Again, invoices were produced in support of the claims.
I am satisfied the property was not left reasonably clean and tidy. The claim and amounts 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 landlord states that during the tenancy one window was broken. I am satisfied this exceeds fair wear and tear and the tenant has not disproved carelessness.
The landlord provided an invoice for the repair to the window.
The claim is proved.
Because Hocquard Consulting Limited As Agent For Jared & Erik Kirk has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5131948 — Cleanliness at 78 Matai Street, Castlecliff, Whanganui 4501

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5131948 — Cleanliness at 78 Matai Street, Castlecliff, Whanganui 4501

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

Property management

Frequently asked questions

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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

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.