What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5327722 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Rentcare Property

How much money was awarded in case 5327722?

Cleaning: $451.38 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $819.39 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $250.13 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5327722?

The primary dispute was Property damage. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5327722?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12662819-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5327722 about?

The tribunal order states: [The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Rentcare Property

How much money was awarded in case 5327722?

Cleaning: $451.38 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $819.39 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $250.13 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5327722?

The primary dispute was Property damage. Related themes: Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5327722?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12662819-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

22 Churchill Crescent, Shannon, Whanganui 4821 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5327722 — 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 5327722 — net $1,548.90 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Cleaning	$451.38	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$250.13	Rubbish removal
Repairs	$819.39	Repairs
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,548.90
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,548.90

Claims and awards for application 5327722 — net $1,548.90 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Cleaning

Amount: $451.38
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $250.13
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Repairs

Amount: $819.39
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $1,548.90

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,548.90

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Rentcare Property Management Limited $1,548.90 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Cleaning$451.38 Rubbish removal$250.13 Repairs$819.39 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$1,548.90 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$1,548.90

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing. Mr Wood attended for the tenants; Ms Peni did not attend.
The landlord has applied for compensation and reimbursement of the filing fee 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.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish. The landlord provided photographs from the start and the end of the tenancy and evidence of costs incurred. The amounts ordered are proved.

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. Tenants are liable for the actions of people at the premises with their permission. See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA.
The large hole appeared in a door during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. The landlord provided evidence of the damage and costs incurred. The amounts ordered are proved.
As the landlord was the successful party, I also award 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 5327722 — net $1,548.90 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Cleaning	$451.38	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$250.13	Rubbish removal
Repairs	$819.39	Repairs
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,548.90
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,548.90

Claims and awards for application 5327722 — net $1,548.90 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Cleaning

Amount: $451.38
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $250.13
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Repairs

Amount: $819.39
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $28.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $1,548.90

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,548.90

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] tenant/s] and [The tenant/s] tenant/s] must pay Rentcare Property Management Limited $1,548.90 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Cleaning$451.38 Rubbish removal$250.13 Repairs$819.39 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$1,548.90 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$1,548.90

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing. Mr Wood attended for the tenants; Ms Peni did not attend.
The landlord has applied for compensation and reimbursement of the filing fee 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.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish. The landlord provided photographs from the start and the end of the tenancy and evidence of costs incurred. The amounts ordered are proved.

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. Tenants are liable for the actions of people at the premises with their permission. See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA.
The large hole appeared in a door during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. The landlord provided evidence of the damage and costs incurred. The amounts ordered are proved.
As the landlord was the successful party, I also award reimbursement of the Tribunal application fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5327722 — Property damage at 22 Churchill Crescent, Shannon, Whanganui 4821

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5327722 — Property damage at 22 Churchill Crescent, Shannon, Whanganui 4821

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

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

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

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

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.