What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5201731?

The tribunal order states: Mei Wang must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities $213.55

How much money was awarded in case 5201731?

Lawns and Garden Work: $246.18 awarded to landlord; Rent Credit To Tenant: $96.00 awarded to tenant; Rubbish Removal: $151.37 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5201731?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5201731?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12022193-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5201731?

The tribunal order states: Mei Wang must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities $213.55

How much money was awarded in case 5201731?

Lawns and Garden Work: $246.18 awarded to landlord; Rent Credit To Tenant: $96.00 awarded to tenant; Rubbish Removal: $151.37 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5201731?

The dispute type was not classified.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5201731?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12022193-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

11 Baldwin Street, Otahuhu, Auckland 1062 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5201731 — Tenancy dispute

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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 5201731 — net $213.55 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Rubbish removal	$151.37		Rubbish removal
Garden tidy	$246.18		Garden tidy
Rent credit to tenant		$96.00	Rent credit to tenant
Total award	$397.55	$96.00
Net award	$213.55
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$213.55

Claims and awards for application 5201731 — net $213.55 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rubbish removal

Amount: $151.37
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Garden tidy

Amount: $246.18
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Garden tidy

Rent credit to tenant

Amount: $96.00
Awarded to: Tenant
Reason: Rent credit to tenant

Total award

Landlord $397.55 · Tenant $96.00

Net award

Landlord $213.55

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $213.55

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Lawns And Garden Work Rubbish Removal

Order

Mei Wang must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities $213.55 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $88.00 (3317676-010) to Kāinga Ora– Homes and Communities immediately.
The claim for compensation for laundry damage is withdrawn by the landlord.

Reasons

Only the applicant landlord attended the hearing which took place by teleconference. The tenant was called on the number provided but the calls went to voicemail. DescriptionLandlordTenant Rubbish removal$151.37 Garden tidy$246.18 Rent credit to tenant $96.00 Total award$397.55$96.00 Net award$301.55 Minus Bond$88.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$213.55
The landlord has applied for compensation and refund of the bond following the end of the tenancy. The tenancy ended on 20 January 2025.
The claim for compensation for laundry damage is withdrawn by the landlord as the damage existed prior to this tenancy commencing.

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 is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.
The landlord claimed that the tenant did not leave the exterior of the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The landlord provided exit photographs of the interior of the premises showing small items left throughout. The landlord also provided a copy of the maintenance work order details which itemised the amount to remove the rubbish at $151.37. I am satisfied this amount is proved.
The landlord provided exit photographs of the exterior of the premises which showed the lawns to be reasonably tidy but weeds that needed attention and overgrown shrubs and trees. The tenant’s responsibility is to leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy. The landlord is responsible for maintenance work that involves cutting back trees and larger shrubs. Having considered the evidence I find that the tenant is liable to reimburse half of the cost of the garden and yard work in the sum of $246.18.
The landlord advised that the tenant has a rent credit of $96.00 and this together with the bond of $88.00 is applied to reduce the debt as recorded in the table in order 1 above.

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 5201731 — net $213.55 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Rubbish removal	$151.37		Rubbish removal
Garden tidy	$246.18		Garden tidy
Rent credit to tenant		$96.00	Rent credit to tenant
Total award	$397.55	$96.00
Net award	$213.55
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$213.55

Claims and awards for application 5201731 — net $213.55 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rubbish removal

Amount: $151.37
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Garden tidy

Amount: $246.18
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Garden tidy

Rent credit to tenant

Amount: $96.00
Awarded to: Tenant
Reason: Rent credit to tenant

Total award

Landlord $397.55 · Tenant $96.00

Net award

Landlord $213.55

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $213.55

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Lawns And Garden Work Rubbish Removal

Order

Mei Wang must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities $213.55 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $88.00 (3317676-010) to Kāinga Ora– Homes and Communities immediately.
The claim for compensation for laundry damage is withdrawn by the landlord.

Reasons

Only the applicant landlord attended the hearing which took place by teleconference. The tenant was called on the number provided but the calls went to voicemail. DescriptionLandlordTenant Rubbish removal$151.37 Garden tidy$246.18 Rent credit to tenant $96.00 Total award$397.55$96.00 Net award$301.55 Minus Bond$88.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$213.55
The landlord has applied for compensation and refund of the bond following the end of the tenancy. The tenancy ended on 20 January 2025.
The claim for compensation for laundry damage is withdrawn by the landlord as the damage existed prior to this tenancy commencing.

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 is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.
The landlord claimed that the tenant did not leave the exterior of the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The landlord provided exit photographs of the interior of the premises showing small items left throughout. The landlord also provided a copy of the maintenance work order details which itemised the amount to remove the rubbish at $151.37. I am satisfied this amount is proved.
The landlord provided exit photographs of the exterior of the premises which showed the lawns to be reasonably tidy but weeds that needed attention and overgrown shrubs and trees. The tenant’s responsibility is to leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy. The landlord is responsible for maintenance work that involves cutting back trees and larger shrubs. Having considered the evidence I find that the tenant is liable to reimburse half of the cost of the garden and yard work in the sum of $246.18.
The landlord advised that the tenant has a rent credit of $96.00 and this together with the bond of $88.00 is applied to reduce the debt as recorded in the table in order 1 above.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5201731 — Tenancy dispute at 11 Baldwin Street, Otahuhu, Auckland 1062

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5201731 — Tenancy dispute at 11 Baldwin Street, Otahuhu, Auckland 1062

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