What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5232914?

The tribunal order states: Lisa Samantha Mafi must pay Reforma P.M. Limited T/A Harcourts As Agent

How much money was awarded in case 5232914?

Cleaning: $345.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $747.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,400.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $408.49 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $708.49 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5232914?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5232914?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11986064-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5232914?

The tribunal order states: Lisa Samantha Mafi must pay Reforma P.M. Limited T/A Harcourts As Agent

How much money was awarded in case 5232914?

Cleaning: $345.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $747.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,400.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $408.49 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $708.49 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5232914?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5232914?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11986064-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

12 Fairdale Avenue, Red Hill, Papakura 2110 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5232914 — Rent arrears

Reasons

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5232914 — net $3,636.48 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 17 February 2025	$1,400.00	Rent arrears to 17 February 2025
Water rates	$708.49	Water rates
Cleaning	$747.50	Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning	$345.00	Carpet Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$408.49	Rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,636.48
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,636.48

The landlord attended the hearing. The tenant did not.

There is a note on the file, which records the tenant was spoken to on 15 April 2025 in relation to the application. The note records that the tenant was asked to confirm their email and phone number. The notice of hearing and landlord’s application were sent to the email and cell phone number provided by the tenant. On the balance of probabilities, I am satisfied the tenant has received appropriate notice of the hearing and chose not to attend.

The landlord has applied for rent arrears, outgoings, compensation and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

As the applicant, the landlord must prove their claim to the civil law standard of proof, on the balance of probabilities. This means that they must establish that what they are claiming is more likely than not. This is referred to as the “burden of proof.” Independent witnesses, corroborating documents and photographs are an important part of discharging this burden.

As noted by the District Court in Katipo v Clarke & McCarthy (DC) TT233/02, in practical terms this means that: ...[L]ike anyone who brings an application before a Tribunal or Court, it is incumbent upon the applicant to provide the evidence necessary to prove the case. If the applicant fails to do that, then their application will be dismissed whether it has merit of not because it is up to the applicant to provide the necessary evidence. It is not up to the other parties, and it is certainly not up to the Tribunal to extract evidence.

I do not need to be completely certain, but I need to be more certain than uncertain. In deciding any particular claim, I must consider all the evidence presented (including oral evidence at the hearing). I must weigh this evidence to decide what is more likely.

RENT ARREARS

The landlord gave evidence that the tenancy ended on 17 February 2025. The landlord submitted a rent summary, which proves rent arrears are $1,400.00 up to this date.

The landlord’s claim for rent arrears is granted for $1,400.00.

WATER RATES

The landlord submitted water rates invoices from the relevant authority, which prove the tenant owes $708.49 in outstanding water rates.

The landlord’s claim for outstanding water rates is granted for $708.49. 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. 1

The landlord submitted photographs of the premises taken at the end of the tenancy. These photographs prove the tenant left rubbish, green waste and inorganic material at the front of the premises. The inside of the premises does not appear to have been cleaned. There is dirt and rubbish on the floors, which have not been vacuumed or mopped. The bench surfaces and drawers in the kitchen and bathroom do not appear to have been wiped. There are also marks and drawings on the walls and doors.

The landlord gave evidence that the premises smelt, and the carpet needed to be cleaned. The landlord submitted photographs of the carpet taken at the end of the tenancy, which show stains and marks. The landlord gave evidence that this occurred during the tenancy and I accept the landlord’s evidence on this point.

On the balance of probabilities, I find the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.

The landlord has had the premises cleaned, including the carpets, and rubbish removed. The landlord submitted invoices and their claim for compensation is granted for the following amounts: a. Cleaning:$747.50 b. Carpet cleaning:$345.00 c. Rubbish removal:$408.49

The amounts ordered are proved. 1 Residential Tenancies Act 1986, section 40(1)(e)(ii) – (v).

FILING FEE

Because Reforma P.M. Limited T/A Harcourts As Agent For Sindhu Ankiredy has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 5232914 — net $3,636.48 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 17 February 2025	$1,400.00	Rent arrears to 17 February 2025
Water rates	$708.49	Water rates
Cleaning	$747.50	Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning	$345.00	Carpet Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$408.49	Rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,636.48
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,636.48

Order

Lisa Samantha Mafi must pay Reforma P.M. Limited T/A Harcourts As Agent For Sindhu Ankiredy $3,636.48 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. The tenant did not.
There is a note on the file, which records the tenant was spoken to on 15 April 2025 in relation to the application. The note records that the tenant was asked to confirm their email and phone number. The notice of hearing and landlord’s application were sent to the email and cell phone number provided by the tenant. On the balance of probabilities, I am satisfied the tenant has received appropriate notice of the hearing and chose not to attend.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, outgoings, compensation and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.
As the applicant, the landlord must prove their claim to the civil law standard of proof, on the balance of probabilities. This means that they must establish that what they are claiming is more likely than not. This is referred to as the “burden of proof.” Independent witnesses, corroborating documents and photographs are an important part of discharging this burden.
As noted by the District Court in Katipo v Clarke & McCarthy (DC) TT233/02, in practical terms this means that: ...[L]ike anyone who brings an application before a Tribunal or Court, it is incumbent upon the applicant to provide the evidence necessary to prove the case. If the applicant fails to do that, then their application will be dismissed whether it has merit of not because it is up to the applicant to provide the necessary evidence. It is not up to the other parties, and it is certainly not up to the Tribunal to extract evidence.
I do not need to be completely certain, but I need to be more certain than uncertain. In deciding any particular claim, I must consider all the evidence presented (including oral evidence at the hearing). I must weigh this evidence to decide what is more likely.

RENT ARREARS

The landlord gave evidence that the tenancy ended on 17 February 2025. The landlord submitted a rent summary, which proves rent arrears are $1,400.00 up to this date.
The landlord’s claim for rent arrears is granted for $1,400.00.

WATER RATES

The landlord submitted water rates invoices from the relevant authority, which prove the tenant owes $708.49 in outstanding water rates.
The landlord’s claim for outstanding water rates is granted for $708.49. 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. 1
The landlord submitted photographs of the premises taken at the end of the tenancy. These photographs prove the tenant left rubbish, green waste and inorganic material at the front of the premises. The inside of the premises does not appear to have been cleaned. There is dirt and rubbish on the floors, which have not been vacuumed or mopped. The bench surfaces and drawers in the kitchen and bathroom do not appear to have been wiped. There are also marks and drawings on the walls and doors.
The landlord gave evidence that the premises smelt, and the carpet needed to be cleaned. The landlord submitted photographs of the carpet taken at the end of the tenancy, which show stains and marks. The landlord gave evidence that this occurred during the tenancy and I accept the landlord’s evidence on this point.
On the balance of probabilities, I find the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
The landlord has had the premises cleaned, including the carpets, and rubbish removed. The landlord submitted invoices and their claim for compensation is granted for the following amounts: a. Cleaning:$747.50 b. Carpet cleaning:$345.00 c. Rubbish removal:$408.49
The amounts ordered are proved. 1 Residential Tenancies Act 1986, section 40(1)(e)(ii) – (v).

FILING FEE

Because Reforma P.M. Limited T/A Harcourts As Agent For Sindhu Ankiredy has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5232914 — Rent arrears at 12 Fairdale Avenue, Red Hill, Papakura 2110

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5232914 — Rent arrears at 12 Fairdale Avenue, Red Hill, Papakura 2110

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

RENT ARREARS

WATER RATES

TENANCY?

FILING FEE

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

RENT ARREARS

WATER RATES

TENANCY?

FILING FEE

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions