What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5327060?

The tribunal order states: Vippin Sami must pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited As Agent For Ian & Leigh

How much money was awarded in case 5327060?

Blocked Sink: $356.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $247.25 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $920.00 awarded to landlord; Rent: $5,807.14 awarded to landlord; Replace Carpet: $650.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,909.00 awarded to landlord; Water To End Of Tenancy: $559.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5327060?

The primary dispute was Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5327060?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13103443-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5327060?

The tribunal order states: Vippin Sami must pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited As Agent For Ian & Leigh

How much money was awarded in case 5327060?

Blocked Sink: $356.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $247.25 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $920.00 awarded to landlord; Rent: $5,807.14 awarded to landlord; Replace Carpet: $650.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,909.00 awarded to landlord; Water To End Of Tenancy: $559.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5327060?

The primary dispute was Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5327060?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13103443-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

11 Randwick Place, Randwick Park, Auckland 2105 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5327060 — Property damage

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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 5327060 — net $8,356.89 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent to 30 June 2025	$5,807.14	Rent to 30 June 2025
Water to end of tenancy	$559.00	Water to end of tenancy
Blocked sink	$356.50	Blocked sink
Cleaning, lawns and rubbish removal	$1,909.00	Cleaning, lawns and rubbish removal
Replace carpet	$650.00	Replace carpet
Repairs to bedroom door	$247.25	Repairs to bedroom door
Repairs to walls	$920.00	Repairs to walls
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$8,356.89
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$8,356.89

Claims and awards for application 5327060 — net $8,356.89 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent to 30 June 2025

Amount: $5,807.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent to 30 June 2025

Water to end of tenancy

Amount: $559.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water to end of tenancy

Blocked sink

Amount: $356.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Blocked sink

Cleaning, lawns and rubbish removal

Amount: $1,909.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning, lawns and rubbish removal

Replace carpet

Amount: $650.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace carpet

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Vippin Sami must pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited As Agent For Ian & Leigh Bailey $8,356.89 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,120.00 (5674069-008) to Barfoot & Thompson Limited As Agent For Ian & Leigh Bailey immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing today.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy on 30 June 2025. Rent and Water
The landlord provided rent records and water invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. Cleaning, Rubbish, Lawns
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.
The house needed a general clean at the end of the tenancy, especially the kitchen, bathroom and carpet. There was rubbish left in the back yard.
The lawn needed mowing.
The insinkerator was blocked by what looked like a large rubber strip. The plumber surmised that the blockage was probably caused by an item accidentally falling in. The cost of unblocking is awarded.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

A landlord must prove that damage to the premises occurred during the tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. If this is established, to avoid liability, the tenant must prove they did not carelessly or intentionally cause or permit the damage.
Where the damage is caused carelessly, and is covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to the lesser of the insurance excess or four weeks' rent.
The carpet was badly stained and had to be replaced. Insurers applied a reduced excess of $650.00 for this claim. The excess is awarded to the landlord.
There was damage to the internal walls and doors of the premises and to part of the exterior soffit. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. Filing Fee
The filing fee must be 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 5327060 — net $8,356.89 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent to 30 June 2025	$5,807.14	Rent to 30 June 2025
Water to end of tenancy	$559.00	Water to end of tenancy
Blocked sink	$356.50	Blocked sink
Cleaning, lawns and rubbish removal	$1,909.00	Cleaning, lawns and rubbish removal
Replace carpet	$650.00	Replace carpet
Repairs to bedroom door	$247.25	Repairs to bedroom door
Repairs to walls	$920.00	Repairs to walls
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$8,356.89
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$8,356.89

Claims and awards for application 5327060 — net $8,356.89 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent to 30 June 2025

Amount: $5,807.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent to 30 June 2025

Water to end of tenancy

Amount: $559.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water to end of tenancy

Blocked sink

Amount: $356.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Blocked sink

Cleaning, lawns and rubbish removal

Amount: $1,909.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning, lawns and rubbish removal

Replace carpet

Amount: $650.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace carpet

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Vippin Sami must pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited As Agent For Ian & Leigh Bailey $8,356.89 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,120.00 (5674069-008) to Barfoot & Thompson Limited As Agent For Ian & Leigh Bailey immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing today.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy on 30 June 2025. Rent and Water
The landlord provided rent records and water invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy. Cleaning, Rubbish, Lawns
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.
The house needed a general clean at the end of the tenancy, especially the kitchen, bathroom and carpet. There was rubbish left in the back yard.
The lawn needed mowing.
The insinkerator was blocked by what looked like a large rubber strip. The plumber surmised that the blockage was probably caused by an item accidentally falling in. The cost of unblocking is awarded.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

A landlord must prove that damage to the premises occurred during the tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. If this is established, to avoid liability, the tenant must prove they did not carelessly or intentionally cause or permit the damage.
Where the damage is caused carelessly, and is covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to the lesser of the insurance excess or four weeks' rent.
The carpet was badly stained and had to be replaced. Insurers applied a reduced excess of $650.00 for this claim. The excess is awarded to the landlord.
There was damage to the internal walls and doors of the premises and to part of the exterior soffit. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. Filing Fee
The filing fee must be awarded.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5327060 — Property damage at 11 Randwick Place, Randwick Park, Auckland 2105

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5327060 — Property damage at 11 Randwick Place, Randwick Park, Auckland 2105

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions