What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5193433 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 5193433?

Bailiff Fee On Eviction: $258.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $500.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $544.18 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,840.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5193433?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5193433?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12019409-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5193433 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 5193433?

Bailiff Fee On Eviction: $258.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $500.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $544.18 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,840.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5193433?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5193433?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12019409-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5193433 — Property damage

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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 5193433 — net $3,169.18 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Cleaning	$500.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$1,840.00	Rubbish removal
Lock/key replacement	$544.18	Lock/key replacement
Bailiff fee on eviction	$258.00	Bailiff fee on eviction
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,169.18
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,169.18

Claims and awards for application 5193433 — net $3,169.18 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Cleaning

Amount: $500.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $1,840.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $544.18
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Bailiff fee on eviction

Amount: $258.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Bailiff fee on eviction

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $27.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

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.
Deborah Anne Taylor and Judith Taylor must pay [The landlord/s] $3,169.18 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the video hearing.
The tenants did not attend the hearing by Teams video link. A telephone call was made to the tenants on the number provided at the allocated hearing time. The call went to voicemail. The Tribunal may hear matters in the absence of a party where satisfied that notice of the hearing has been given. I am satisfied that notice of the hearing was given to the tenants.
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. 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.
Photos of the premises and an invoice for $920.00 for cleaning were provided by the landlord. The photos show that some cleaning would have been required to bring the premises to a reasonably clean and tidy standard. The photos do not justify the claim for $920.00. The condition of the premises shown in the photos would indicate that a reasonable cost for cleaning to bring the premises to a reasonably clean and tidy standard is $500.00.
The landlord provided an invoice for rubbish removal, skip hire and tip fees of $1,840.00. Photos were provided of rubbish in both the interior and exterior of the premises which indicate that the charge is reasonable.
The tenant did not return the keys. An invoice was provided from a locksmith for $544.18.
The tenancy was terminated as a result of a Tenancy Tribunal order. The tenants did not comply with the order and the landlord obtain the services of a bailiff to have the order enforced. The bailiff’s fee was $258.00 and the tenants are ordered to pay for that cost.
The amounts ordered are proven.
As [The applicant/s] has substantially succeeded with the claim I have ordered the tenants to reimburse the filing fee.
The landlord has applied for name suppression. The landlord has been substantially successful in this matter and suppression of the landlord’s name and details is ordered.

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 5193433 — net $3,169.18 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Cleaning	$500.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$1,840.00	Rubbish removal
Lock/key replacement	$544.18	Lock/key replacement
Bailiff fee on eviction	$258.00	Bailiff fee on eviction
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,169.18
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,169.18

Claims and awards for application 5193433 — net $3,169.18 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Cleaning

Amount: $500.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $1,840.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $544.18
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Bailiff fee on eviction

Amount: $258.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Bailiff fee on eviction

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $27.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

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.
Deborah Anne Taylor and Judith Taylor must pay [The landlord/s] $3,169.18 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the video hearing.
The tenants did not attend the hearing by Teams video link. A telephone call was made to the tenants on the number provided at the allocated hearing time. The call went to voicemail. The Tribunal may hear matters in the absence of a party where satisfied that notice of the hearing has been given. I am satisfied that notice of the hearing was given to the tenants.
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. 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.
Photos of the premises and an invoice for $920.00 for cleaning were provided by the landlord. The photos show that some cleaning would have been required to bring the premises to a reasonably clean and tidy standard. The photos do not justify the claim for $920.00. The condition of the premises shown in the photos would indicate that a reasonable cost for cleaning to bring the premises to a reasonably clean and tidy standard is $500.00.
The landlord provided an invoice for rubbish removal, skip hire and tip fees of $1,840.00. Photos were provided of rubbish in both the interior and exterior of the premises which indicate that the charge is reasonable.
The tenant did not return the keys. An invoice was provided from a locksmith for $544.18.
The tenancy was terminated as a result of a Tenancy Tribunal order. The tenants did not comply with the order and the landlord obtain the services of a bailiff to have the order enforced. The bailiff’s fee was $258.00 and the tenants are ordered to pay for that cost.
The amounts ordered are proven.
As [The applicant/s] has substantially succeeded with the claim I have ordered the tenants to reimburse the filing fee.
The landlord has applied for name suppression. The landlord has been substantially successful in this matter and suppression of the landlord’s name and details is ordered.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5193433 — Property damage

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5193433 — Property damage

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

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

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?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Frequently asked questions