What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5332974 about?

The tribunal order states: [The party] and [The party] must pay Buy West Property Management

How much money was awarded in case 5332974?

Individual award amounts are in the official MoJ PDF. Claim amounts appear on this page when claims and net totals reconcile.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5332974?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Property damage, Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5332974?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12607897-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5332974 about?

The tribunal order states: [The party] and [The party] must pay Buy West Property Management

How much money was awarded in case 5332974?

Individual award amounts are in the official MoJ PDF. Claim amounts appear on this page when claims and net totals reconcile.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5332974?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears. Related themes: Property damage, Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5332974?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12607897-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

12 Manuka Road, Titirangi, Auckland 0604 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5332974 — Rent arrears

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Order

[The party] and [The party] must pay Buy West Property Management Limited as agent for Watercare Services Ltd $7,016.45 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. MatterAmount Rent arrears$3,337.14 Water rates$2,280.56 Lock/key replacement$402.50 Rubbish removal$1,008.19 Repairs – walls and doors $1,035.00 Cleaning$1,316.75 Replace lounge carpet 25 percent$528.31 Filing fee reimbursement$28.00 Total award$9,936.45 Bond already recovered$2,920.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$7,016.45

Reasons

Taimania McCamish attended the hearing for the landlord.
The tenants did not attend. The hearing proceeded in their absence.
The landlord has applied for rent and water arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 22 July 2025. The landlord provided rent records and water records which proved the amounts owing at the end of the tenancy.
The rent and water amounts sought are allowed.

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

At the end of the tenancy, tenants must leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, remove all rubbish, and return all keys and security devices. 1
The tenants did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The landlord’s claims for the costs it incurred for cleaning and rubbish removal were supported by invoices. These claims are allowed.
The tenant did not return the keys. The landlord produced an invoice that proved its loss to have the locks and keys replaced. The claim is allowed in the amount sought.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

The landlord claims for the cost to repair three holes in the walls and two door frames and to replace badly stained carpets in the lounge.
I am satisfied that the damage alleged occurred during the tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. The damage was intentionally caused.
I allow the cost to repair the walls and door frames in full. The carpet replacement cost is reduced by 75 percent to account for depreciation and betterment. Filing fee and bond
The tenants must reimburse the landlord for the filing fee. 2 1 Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) s 40(1)(e). 2 RTA s 102(4)(b).
The landlord has already received the bond. That is deducted from the total amount that is ordered against the tenants.

Order

Reasons

Taimania McCamish attended the hearing for the landlord.
The tenants did not attend. The hearing proceeded in their absence.
The landlord has applied for rent and water arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 22 July 2025. The landlord provided rent records and water records which proved the amounts owing at the end of the tenancy.
The rent and water amounts sought are allowed.

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

At the end of the tenancy, tenants must leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, remove all rubbish, and return all keys and security devices. 1
The tenants did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The landlord’s claims for the costs it incurred for cleaning and rubbish removal were supported by invoices. These claims are allowed.
The tenant did not return the keys. The landlord produced an invoice that proved its loss to have the locks and keys replaced. The claim is allowed in the amount sought.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

The landlord claims for the cost to repair three holes in the walls and two door frames and to replace badly stained carpets in the lounge.
I am satisfied that the damage alleged occurred during the tenancy and is more than fair wear and tear. The damage was intentionally caused.
I allow the cost to repair the walls and door frames in full. The carpet replacement cost is reduced by 75 percent to account for depreciation and betterment. Filing fee and bond
The tenants must reimburse the landlord for the filing fee. 2 1 Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) s 40(1)(e). 2 RTA s 102(4)(b).
The landlord has already received the bond. That is deducted from the total amount that is ordered against the tenants.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5332974 — Rent arrears at 12 Manuka Road, Titirangi, Auckland 0604

Tenancy Tribunal case 5332974 — Rent arrears at 12 Manuka Road, Titirangi, Auckland 0604

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

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

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Property management

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

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

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Property management