What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5216033?

The tribunal order states: Matthew Jason Watts must pay Ruby Property Enterprises Limited As Agent

How much money was awarded in case 5216033?

Bailiff Fee: $258.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $190.90 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $440.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $680.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $893.26 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,851.44 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $192.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5216033?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5216033?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11926038-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5216033?

The tribunal order states: Matthew Jason Watts must pay Ruby Property Enterprises Limited As Agent

How much money was awarded in case 5216033?

Bailiff Fee: $258.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $190.90 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $440.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $680.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $893.26 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,851.44 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $192.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5216033?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5216033?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11926038-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

25 Shelley Street, Rolleston, Rolleston 7614 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5216033 — 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 5216033 — net $4,022.24 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 10 March 2025	$1,851.44	Rent arrears (to 10 March 2025
Lock/key replacement	$893.26	Lock/key replacement
Cleaning	$190.90	Cleaning
Lawns and Garden work: and Rubbish Removal	$680.00	Lawns and Garden work: and Rubbish Removal
Cleaning: Pool	$440.00	Cleaning: Pool
Water rates	$192.00	Water rates
Bailiff Fee	$258.00	Bailiff Fee
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,022.24
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,022.24

Claims and awards for application 5216033 — net $4,022.24 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears (to 10 March 2025

Amount: $1,851.44
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears (to 10 March 2025

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $893.26
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Cleaning

Amount: $190.90
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Lawns and Garden work: and Rubbish Removal

Amount: $680.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work: and Rubbish Removal

Cleaning: Pool

Amount: $440.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: Pool

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Property damage Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

Matthew Jason Watts must pay Ruby Property Enterprises Limited As Agent For Jasbinder Singh $4,022.24 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears (to 10 March 2025)$1,851.44 Lock/key replacement$893.26 Cleaning$190.90 Lawns and Garden work: and Rubbish Removal$680.00 Cleaning: Pool$440.00 Water rates$192.00 Bailiff Fee$258.00 Filing fee reimbursement$27.00 Total award$4,532.60 Bond$510.36 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$4,022.24
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $510.36 (5424029-004) to Ruby Property Enterprises Limited As Agent For Jasbinder Singh immediately.

Reasons

A representative of the landlord attended the hearing by telephone. The tenant did not attend.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the balance of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 10 March 2025 following a conditional termination order made by the Tribunal. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.
I also award the landlord the bailiff fee incurred in having to enforce the termination.

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 tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. The tenant did not return the keys.
The landlord provided photographs and receipts to prove the amounts claimed. The amounts ordered are proved.
As the landlord was the successful party, I have also awarded reimbursement of the Tribunal application 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 5216033 — net $4,022.24 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears (to 10 March 2025	$1,851.44	Rent arrears (to 10 March 2025
Lock/key replacement	$893.26	Lock/key replacement
Cleaning	$190.90	Cleaning
Lawns and Garden work: and Rubbish Removal	$680.00	Lawns and Garden work: and Rubbish Removal
Cleaning: Pool	$440.00	Cleaning: Pool
Water rates	$192.00	Water rates
Bailiff Fee	$258.00	Bailiff Fee
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,022.24
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,022.24

Claims and awards for application 5216033 — net $4,022.24 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears (to 10 March 2025

Amount: $1,851.44
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears (to 10 March 2025

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $893.26
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Cleaning

Amount: $190.90
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Lawns and Garden work: and Rubbish Removal

Amount: $680.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work: and Rubbish Removal

Cleaning: Pool

Amount: $440.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: Pool

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Property damage Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

Matthew Jason Watts must pay Ruby Property Enterprises Limited As Agent For Jasbinder Singh $4,022.24 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears (to 10 March 2025)$1,851.44 Lock/key replacement$893.26 Cleaning$190.90 Lawns and Garden work: and Rubbish Removal$680.00 Cleaning: Pool$440.00 Water rates$192.00 Bailiff Fee$258.00 Filing fee reimbursement$27.00 Total award$4,532.60 Bond$510.36 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$4,022.24
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $510.36 (5424029-004) to Ruby Property Enterprises Limited As Agent For Jasbinder Singh immediately.

Reasons

A representative of the landlord attended the hearing by telephone. The tenant did not attend.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the balance of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 10 March 2025 following a conditional termination order made by the Tribunal. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.
I also award the landlord the bailiff fee incurred in having to enforce the termination.

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 tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. The tenant did not return the keys.
The landlord provided photographs and receipts to prove the amounts claimed. The amounts ordered are proved.
As the landlord was the successful party, I have also awarded reimbursement of the Tribunal application fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5216033 — Rent arrears at 25 Shelley Street, Rolleston, Rolleston 7614

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5216033 — Rent arrears at 25 Shelley Street, Rolleston, Rolleston 7614

At a glance

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?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

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?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions