What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5307579 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $706.08

How much money was awarded in case 5307579?

Cleaning: $455.85 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $162.46 awarded to landlord; Less Rent Credit: $138.29 awarded to tenant; Rubbish Removal: $226.06 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5307579?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5307579?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12495249-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5307579 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $706.08

How much money was awarded in case 5307579?

Cleaning: $455.85 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $162.46 awarded to landlord; Less Rent Credit: $138.29 awarded to tenant; Rubbish Removal: $226.06 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5307579?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5307579?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12495249-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 11, 81M Symonds Street, Royal Oak, Auckland Tenancy Tribunal Case 5307579 — Cleanliness

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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 5307579 — net $706.08 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Whole house clean	$455.85		Whole house clean
Rubbish removal	$226.06		Rubbish removal
Stove clean	$162.46		Stove clean
Less rent credit		$138.29	Less rent credit
Total award	$844.37	$138.29
Net award	$706.08
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$706.08

Claims and awards for application 5307579 — net $706.08 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Whole house clean

Amount: $455.85
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Whole house clean

Rubbish removal

Amount: $226.06
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Stove clean

Amount: $162.46
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Stove clean

Less rent credit

Amount: $138.29
Awarded to: Tenant
Reason: Less rent credit

Total award

Landlord $844.37 · Tenant $138.29

Net award

Landlord $706.08

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $706.08

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $706.08 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held by teleconference. The tenant did not attend. The Tribunal attempted to contact the tenant on the contact number provided in the application but without success. I was satisfied that proper service of the hearing notice had been completed and considered it reasonable to proceed with the hearing in the tenant’s absence.
This matter concerns an application by the landlord for compensation arising from cleaning and rubbish removal costs 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, and leave all chattels provided for their benefit. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (“RTA”).
In this case, the landlord seeks compensation consisting of $455.85 for a whole house clean, $226.06 for rubbish removal, and $162.46 for a stove clean.
The landlord relies on an end-of-tenancy property inspection report and supporting photographs. The evidence shows that the property was not left in a reasonably clean and tidy condition. The photographs reveal widespread cleaning issues, including marked and dirty floors, an unclean kitchen with a dirty oven, drawers and cupboards requiring cleaning, and kitchen surfaces left with visible grime and items on the bench. Additionally, large items such as a table, two sofas, mattresses, and other miscellaneous belongings were left behind at the property and required removal.
Based on this evidence, I am satisfied that the tenant failed to meet their obligations under section 40(1)(e) of the RTA. The amounts claimed by the landlord are reasonable and proportionate to the work required.
The total compensation claimed is $844.37. However, it is accepted that there is a rent credit of $138.29 in favour of the tenant. This credit must be deducted from the total amount awarded.
Accordingly, the amount payable by the tenant to the landlord is $706.08.
The landlord waives the filing 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 5307579 — net $706.08 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Whole house clean	$455.85		Whole house clean
Rubbish removal	$226.06		Rubbish removal
Stove clean	$162.46		Stove clean
Less rent credit		$138.29	Less rent credit
Total award	$844.37	$138.29
Net award	$706.08
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$706.08

Claims and awards for application 5307579 — net $706.08 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Whole house clean

Amount: $455.85
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Whole house clean

Rubbish removal

Amount: $226.06
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Stove clean

Amount: $162.46
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Stove clean

Less rent credit

Amount: $138.29
Awarded to: Tenant
Reason: Less rent credit

Total award

Landlord $844.37 · Tenant $138.29

Net award

Landlord $706.08

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $706.08

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $706.08 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below:

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing which was held by teleconference. The tenant did not attend. The Tribunal attempted to contact the tenant on the contact number provided in the application but without success. I was satisfied that proper service of the hearing notice had been completed and considered it reasonable to proceed with the hearing in the tenant’s absence.
This matter concerns an application by the landlord for compensation arising from cleaning and rubbish removal costs 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, and leave all chattels provided for their benefit. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (“RTA”).
In this case, the landlord seeks compensation consisting of $455.85 for a whole house clean, $226.06 for rubbish removal, and $162.46 for a stove clean.
The landlord relies on an end-of-tenancy property inspection report and supporting photographs. The evidence shows that the property was not left in a reasonably clean and tidy condition. The photographs reveal widespread cleaning issues, including marked and dirty floors, an unclean kitchen with a dirty oven, drawers and cupboards requiring cleaning, and kitchen surfaces left with visible grime and items on the bench. Additionally, large items such as a table, two sofas, mattresses, and other miscellaneous belongings were left behind at the property and required removal.
Based on this evidence, I am satisfied that the tenant failed to meet their obligations under section 40(1)(e) of the RTA. The amounts claimed by the landlord are reasonable and proportionate to the work required.
The total compensation claimed is $844.37. However, it is accepted that there is a rent credit of $138.29 in favour of the tenant. This credit must be deducted from the total amount awarded.
Accordingly, the amount payable by the tenant to the landlord is $706.08.
The landlord waives the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5307579 — Cleanliness at Unit/Flat 11, 81M Symonds Street, Royal Oak, Auckland

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5307579 — Cleanliness at Unit/Flat 11, 81M Symonds Street, Royal Oak, Auckland

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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

Property management

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

Property management

Frequently asked questions