What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5334223 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

How much money was awarded in case 5334223?

Cleaning: $1,357.23 awarded to landlord; Disposal Of Belongings: $1,437.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns: $230.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $644.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $207.00 awarded to landlord; Storage Of Belongings: $1,207.50 awarded to landlord; Water Charges To End Of Tenancy: $169.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5334223?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5334223?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12977701-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5334223 about?

The tribunal order states: An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal

How much money was awarded in case 5334223?

Cleaning: $1,357.23 awarded to landlord; Disposal Of Belongings: $1,437.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $28.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns: $230.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $644.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $207.00 awarded to landlord; Storage Of Belongings: $1,207.50 awarded to landlord; Water Charges To End Of Tenancy: $169.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5334223?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5334223?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12977701-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5334223 — 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 5334223 — net $2,680.23 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Water charges to end of tenancy	$169.00	Water charges to end of tenancy
Repairs to walls (7 holes in 2 rooms	$644.00	Repairs to walls (7 holes in 2 rooms
Lock/key replacement	$207.00	Lock/key replacement
Cleaning	$1,357.23	Cleaning
Lawns	$230.00	Lawns
Storage of belongings	$1,207.50	Storage of belongings
Disposal of belongings	$1,437.50	Disposal of belongings
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,680.23
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,680.23

Claims and awards for application 5334223 — net $2,680.23 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Water charges to end of tenancy

Amount: $169.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water charges to end of tenancy

Repairs to walls (7 holes in 2 rooms

Amount: $644.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs to walls (7 holes in 2 rooms

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $207.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Cleaning

Amount: $1,357.23
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Lawns

Amount: $230.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Millie Clarke must pay [The landlord/s] $1,323.00 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,600.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing today. There was no appearance by the tenant.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, outgoings, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy. Water
The landlord provided water invoices which prove the amount owing at 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.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. The landlord placed the tenant’s belongings in storage (consistent with section 62 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986) and tried to obtain cooperation from the tenant’s sister to have her belongings removed. This was apparently unsuccessful, and the landlord must now dispose of the goods. Invoices for the storage and disposal costs were provided.
The cleaning cost appears high, but it must be accepted that the property needed an end of tenancy clean once the tenant’s belongings were removed. The cleaning cost can be broken down as $632.50 for cleaning, $172.50 for carpet cleaning (the landlord said the carpet smelled of dog pee) and rubbish removal ($552.23).
At the end of the tenancy, the tenant did not return the keys and the lawns were overgrown.

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.
There was damage to the walls during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. Filing Fee and Name Suppression
The filing fee is awarded.
Name suppression is granted as requested.

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 5334223 — net $2,680.23 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Water charges to end of tenancy	$169.00	Water charges to end of tenancy
Repairs to walls (7 holes in 2 rooms	$644.00	Repairs to walls (7 holes in 2 rooms
Lock/key replacement	$207.00	Lock/key replacement
Cleaning	$1,357.23	Cleaning
Lawns	$230.00	Lawns
Storage of belongings	$1,207.50	Storage of belongings
Disposal of belongings	$1,437.50	Disposal of belongings
Filing fee reimbursement	$28.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,680.23
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,680.23

Claims and awards for application 5334223 — net $2,680.23 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Water charges to end of tenancy

Amount: $169.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water charges to end of tenancy

Repairs to walls (7 holes in 2 rooms

Amount: $644.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs to walls (7 holes in 2 rooms

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $207.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Cleaning

Amount: $1,357.23
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Lawns

Amount: $230.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage

Order

An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the landlord’s name and identifying details.
Millie Clarke must pay [The landlord/s] $1,323.00 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,600.00 ([Bond number suppressed]) to [The landlord/s] immediately.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing today. There was no appearance by the tenant.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, outgoings, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy. Water
The landlord provided water invoices which prove the amount owing at 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.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish. The landlord placed the tenant’s belongings in storage (consistent with section 62 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986) and tried to obtain cooperation from the tenant’s sister to have her belongings removed. This was apparently unsuccessful, and the landlord must now dispose of the goods. Invoices for the storage and disposal costs were provided.
The cleaning cost appears high, but it must be accepted that the property needed an end of tenancy clean once the tenant’s belongings were removed. The cleaning cost can be broken down as $632.50 for cleaning, $172.50 for carpet cleaning (the landlord said the carpet smelled of dog pee) and rubbish removal ($552.23).
At the end of the tenancy, the tenant did not return the keys and the lawns were overgrown.

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.
There was damage to the walls during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. Filing Fee and Name Suppression
The filing fee is awarded.
Name suppression is granted as requested.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5334223 — Cleanliness

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Award balance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5334223 — Cleanliness

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Frequently asked questions