What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5258041?

The tribunal order states: Preston Sekene must pay $592.71 TCM Property Management Limited As

How much money was awarded in case 5258041?

Cleaning: $440.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,885.71 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5258041?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5258041?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12000820-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5258041?

The tribunal order states: Preston Sekene must pay $592.71 TCM Property Management Limited As

How much money was awarded in case 5258041?

Cleaning: $440.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,885.71 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5258041?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5258041?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12000820-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 12, 6 Selcourt Rd, Mt Albert, Auckland 1025 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5258041 — 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 5258041 — net $592.71 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$1,885.71	Rent arrears
Cleaning & repair costs	$440.00	Cleaning & repair costs
Filing fee	$27.00	Filing fee
Net award	$592.71
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$592.71

Claims and awards for application 5258041 — net $592.71 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $1,885.71
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Cleaning & repair costs

Amount: $440.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning & repair costs

Filing fee

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

Net award

Landlord $592.71

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $592.71

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

Preston Sekene must pay $592.71 TCM Property Management Limited As Agent For Carter Family Trust immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to release the full bond of $1,760.00 (6526813-001) to TCM Property Management Limited As Agent For Carter Family Trust immediately.

Reasons

The landlord was present at the hearing; however, the tenant did not attend, despite two attempts being made to contact him. The hearing proceeded in his absence.
Following the end of the tenancy, the landlord sought rent arrears, compensation, a refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy was deemed to have ended on 17 October 2024, when a property manager employed by the landlord attended the premises—as part of a routine six-monthly inspection as requested by the owner—and found the property vacant. A neighbour confirmed that the tenant had vacated in September 2024. The tenant, who was on a periodic tenancy at the time, had not provided any notice of termination.
The landlord submitted rent records confirming the outstanding amount at the end of the tenancy as $1,885.71.

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

At the end of the tenancy, the tenant is required to leave the premises in a reasonably clean and tidy condition, remove all rubbish, return all keys and security devices, and leave behind all chattels provided for their use, in accordance with section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. Additionally, the tenant is responsible for replacing any worn-out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy under section 40(1)(ca) of the Act. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs as necessary.
The tenant failed to leave the premises in a reasonably clean and tidy condition and did not remove all rubbish as required.
The landlord provided evidence that the tenant kept a dog at the property without permission, which appeared to have caused damage to the carpet. Food was left inside an un-defrosted freezer, cutlery and plates were abandoned, and additional rubbish required disposal. The landlord submitted an invoice detailing cleaning expenses and the cost to repair a broken bathroom door handle.
Under sections 40(2)(a), 41, and 49B of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, a landlord must establish that any damage occurred during the tenancy and that it exceeds fair wear and tear. Once this is shown, the onus shifts to the tenant to prove that they did not carelessly or intentionally cause, or permit, the damage. Tenants are also liable for the actions of others on the premises with their consent.
The bathroom door handle was damaged during the tenancy. The damage is beyond fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved their liability for it.
The amounts claimed and awarded, totalling $440.00, have been substantiated. Release of bond
The landlord has requested that the bond of $1,760.00 be released to offset the awarded costs, and this is hereby ordered. The landlord is required to submit a copy of this order to the Bond Centre in support of its bond release application. Filing fee
As TCM Property Management Limited As Agent For Carter Family Trust, has been wholly successful in its claim, reimbursement of the filing fee is awarded.

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 5258041 — net $592.71 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$1,885.71	Rent arrears
Cleaning & repair costs	$440.00	Cleaning & repair costs
Filing fee	$27.00	Filing fee
Net award	$592.71
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$592.71

Claims and awards for application 5258041 — net $592.71 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $1,885.71
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Cleaning & repair costs

Amount: $440.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning & repair costs

Filing fee

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

Net award

Landlord $592.71

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $592.71

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

Preston Sekene must pay $592.71 TCM Property Management Limited As Agent For Carter Family Trust immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to release the full bond of $1,760.00 (6526813-001) to TCM Property Management Limited As Agent For Carter Family Trust immediately.

Reasons

The landlord was present at the hearing; however, the tenant did not attend, despite two attempts being made to contact him. The hearing proceeded in his absence.
Following the end of the tenancy, the landlord sought rent arrears, compensation, a refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy was deemed to have ended on 17 October 2024, when a property manager employed by the landlord attended the premises—as part of a routine six-monthly inspection as requested by the owner—and found the property vacant. A neighbour confirmed that the tenant had vacated in September 2024. The tenant, who was on a periodic tenancy at the time, had not provided any notice of termination.
The landlord submitted rent records confirming the outstanding amount at the end of the tenancy as $1,885.71.

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

At the end of the tenancy, the tenant is required to leave the premises in a reasonably clean and tidy condition, remove all rubbish, return all keys and security devices, and leave behind all chattels provided for their use, in accordance with section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. Additionally, the tenant is responsible for replacing any worn-out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy under section 40(1)(ca) of the Act. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs as necessary.
The tenant failed to leave the premises in a reasonably clean and tidy condition and did not remove all rubbish as required.
The landlord provided evidence that the tenant kept a dog at the property without permission, which appeared to have caused damage to the carpet. Food was left inside an un-defrosted freezer, cutlery and plates were abandoned, and additional rubbish required disposal. The landlord submitted an invoice detailing cleaning expenses and the cost to repair a broken bathroom door handle.
Under sections 40(2)(a), 41, and 49B of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, a landlord must establish that any damage occurred during the tenancy and that it exceeds fair wear and tear. Once this is shown, the onus shifts to the tenant to prove that they did not carelessly or intentionally cause, or permit, the damage. Tenants are also liable for the actions of others on the premises with their consent.
The bathroom door handle was damaged during the tenancy. The damage is beyond fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved their liability for it.
The amounts claimed and awarded, totalling $440.00, have been substantiated. Release of bond
The landlord has requested that the bond of $1,760.00 be released to offset the awarded costs, and this is hereby ordered. The landlord is required to submit a copy of this order to the Bond Centre in support of its bond release application. Filing fee
As TCM Property Management Limited As Agent For Carter Family Trust, has been wholly successful in its claim, reimbursement of the filing fee is awarded.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5258041 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 12, 6 Selcourt Rd, Mt Albert, Auckland 1025

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5258041 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 12, 6 Selcourt Rd, Mt Albert, Auckland 1025

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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?

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