What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5165491?

The tribunal order states: Nalysha Vasa Imeleta Ierome must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities

How much money was awarded in case 5165491?

Property Damage: $228.39 awarded to landlord; Pest Control: $159.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,822.58 awarded to landlord; Walls and Doors: $487.10 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $2,182.93 awarded to landlord; Skip Bin 2021 Contribution: $179.42 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5165491?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5165491?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11885066-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5165491?

The tribunal order states: Nalysha Vasa Imeleta Ierome must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities

How much money was awarded in case 5165491?

Property Damage: $228.39 awarded to landlord; Pest Control: $159.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,822.58 awarded to landlord; Walls and Doors: $487.10 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $2,182.93 awarded to landlord; Skip Bin 2021 Contribution: $179.42 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5165491?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5165491?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11885066-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

34 Tamworth Close, Manurewa, Auckland 2102 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5165491 — 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 5165491 — net $8,059.42 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 3/1/25	$4,822.58	Rent arrears to 3/1/25
Rubbish removal: interior & exterior	$2,182.93	Rubbish removal: interior & exterior
Repairs: approx. 6 holes in walls and doors	$487.10	Repairs: approx. 6 holes in walls and doors
Glass repairs: kitchen door	$228.39	Glass repairs: kitchen door
Pest control contribution	$159.00	Pest control contribution
Skip bin 2021 contribution	$179.42	Skip bin 2021 contribution
Net award	$8,059.42
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$8,059.42

Claims and awards for application 5165491 — net $8,059.42 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 3/1/25

Amount: $4,822.58
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 3/1/25

Rubbish removal: interior & exterior

Amount: $2,182.93
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: interior & exterior

Repairs: approx. 6 holes in walls and doors

Amount: $487.10
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: approx. 6 holes in walls and doors

Glass repairs: kitchen door

Amount: $228.39
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Glass repairs: kitchen door

Pest control contribution

Amount: $159.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Pest control contribution

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Property damage Pest Control Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Nalysha Vasa Imeleta Ierome must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $8,059.42 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing represented by Mr Temu.
The tenant did not attend and did not answer the calls made to her phone during the hearing. The first call was answered and then disconnected when the voice over noted it was being recorded. The second call ran out.
Ms Ierome had been notified of the hearing by email and text, accordingly pursuant to section 92 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) the hearing continued in her absence.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and compensation following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 3 January 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at 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) RTA.
The landlord proved in evidence that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. No cleaning had been undertaken and there was a considerable number of belongings and rubbish left. The landlord had attempted to make arrangements with Ms Ierome to collect her belongings, but she did not.
The amounts ordered are proven and considered reasonable in the circumstances.

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 following damage was established in evidence to have been caused during the tenancy and to be more than fair wear and tear: a. Glass kitchen door smashed. b. Numerous holes in doors and walls throughout the tenancy.
The amounts ordered are proven and considered to be carelessly or intentionally caused. Accordingly, the tenant is liable for the repairs. In awarding the amounts claimed I have taken into account betterment and depreciation.

What other orders should be made?

The landlord established in evidence that during the tenancy they paid for a skip bin for the tenant. She had been making contributions to the cost but had not paid it all. Accordingly, the outstanding amount is included in this order.
The landlord also established that they had paid for pest control during the tenancy on behalf of the tenant. A cost she had agreed to pay but had not at the end of the tenancy. The amount claimed is a discounted amount.
I consider the amounts ordered are proven and just in the circumstances.

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 5165491 — net $8,059.42 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 3/1/25	$4,822.58	Rent arrears to 3/1/25
Rubbish removal: interior & exterior	$2,182.93	Rubbish removal: interior & exterior
Repairs: approx. 6 holes in walls and doors	$487.10	Repairs: approx. 6 holes in walls and doors
Glass repairs: kitchen door	$228.39	Glass repairs: kitchen door
Pest control contribution	$159.00	Pest control contribution
Skip bin 2021 contribution	$179.42	Skip bin 2021 contribution
Net award	$8,059.42
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$8,059.42

Claims and awards for application 5165491 — net $8,059.42 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 3/1/25

Amount: $4,822.58
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 3/1/25

Rubbish removal: interior & exterior

Amount: $2,182.93
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: interior & exterior

Repairs: approx. 6 holes in walls and doors

Amount: $487.10
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: approx. 6 holes in walls and doors

Glass repairs: kitchen door

Amount: $228.39
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Glass repairs: kitchen door

Pest control contribution

Amount: $159.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Pest control contribution

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Property damage Pest Control Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Nalysha Vasa Imeleta Ierome must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $8,059.42 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing represented by Mr Temu.
The tenant did not attend and did not answer the calls made to her phone during the hearing. The first call was answered and then disconnected when the voice over noted it was being recorded. The second call ran out.
Ms Ierome had been notified of the hearing by email and text, accordingly pursuant to section 92 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) the hearing continued in her absence.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and compensation following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 3 January 2025. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at 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) RTA.
The landlord proved in evidence that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. No cleaning had been undertaken and there was a considerable number of belongings and rubbish left. The landlord had attempted to make arrangements with Ms Ierome to collect her belongings, but she did not.
The amounts ordered are proven and considered reasonable in the circumstances.

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 following damage was established in evidence to have been caused during the tenancy and to be more than fair wear and tear: a. Glass kitchen door smashed. b. Numerous holes in doors and walls throughout the tenancy.
The amounts ordered are proven and considered to be carelessly or intentionally caused. Accordingly, the tenant is liable for the repairs. In awarding the amounts claimed I have taken into account betterment and depreciation.

What other orders should be made?

The landlord established in evidence that during the tenancy they paid for a skip bin for the tenant. She had been making contributions to the cost but had not paid it all. Accordingly, the outstanding amount is included in this order.
The landlord also established that they had paid for pest control during the tenancy on behalf of the tenant. A cost she had agreed to pay but had not at the end of the tenancy. The amount claimed is a discounted amount.
I consider the amounts ordered are proven and just in the circumstances.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5165491 — Rent arrears at 34 Tamworth Close, Manurewa, Auckland 2102

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5165491 — Rent arrears at 34 Tamworth Close, Manurewa, Auckland 2102

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

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

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

What other orders should be made?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

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

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

What other orders should be made?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions