What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5383021 about?

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

How much money was awarded in case 5383021?

Cleaning: $126.93 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $880.91 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,303.11 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5383021?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5383021?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13509272-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5383021 about?

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

How much money was awarded in case 5383021?

Cleaning: $126.93 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $880.91 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,303.11 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5383021?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5383021?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13509272-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

33 Tasman Drive, Opaheke, Papakura 2113 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5383021 — 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 5383021 — net $2,114.95 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Cleaning	$880.91	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$1,303.11	Rubbish removal
Carpet Cleaning	$126.93	Carpet Cleaning
Net award	$2,114.95
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,114.95

Claims and awards for application 5383021 — net $2,114.95 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Cleaning

Amount: $880.91
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $1,303.11
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $126.93
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Net award

Landlord $2,114.95

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $2,114.95

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,114.95 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $196.00 (3055324-008) to Kāinga Ora– Homes And Communities immediately.

Reasons

The applicant attended the hearing by video link. The respondent did not attend or answer the phone.
The tenancy ended on 12 February 2024.
The applicant seeks compensation for: a) Cleaning: $880.91 b) Rubbish removal: $1,303.11 c) Damage repairs: $126.93 Is the respondent liable for the cleaning and rubbish removal costs.
The applicant has provided photographs from both the commencement and the conclusion of the tenancy. The end-of-tenancy photographs show the property in a condition well short of the standard required under Residential Tenancies Act 1986 section 40(1)(e)(iii), which requires the tenant to leave the premises in a reasonably clean and tidy state and to remove all rubbish at the end of the tenancy.
I am satisfied, based on the photographic evidence, that the tenant did not meet this obligation.
I am further satisfied that the cleaning and rubbish removal costs claimed are reasonable, were incurred, and are therefore awarded.

Is the respondent liable for the damage repair costs?

The applicant seeks $126.93 for the cost of patching and repainting three holes in the walls. These holes are evidenced in the post-tenancy inspection report provided to the Tribunal.
I am satisfied that the damage occurred during the tenancy and was caused by the tenant. This constitutes a breach of Residential Tenancies Act 1986 section 40(2)(a), which prohibits a tenant from intentionally or carelessly damaging the premises.
The nature of the damage indicates that force was applied to the affected areas of the wall. I am satisfied that the damage was caused either carelessly or intentionally.
I am further satisfied that the repair costs claimed are reasonable, were incurred, and are therefore 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 5383021 — net $2,114.95 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Cleaning	$880.91	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$1,303.11	Rubbish removal
Carpet Cleaning	$126.93	Carpet Cleaning
Net award	$2,114.95
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,114.95

Claims and awards for application 5383021 — net $2,114.95 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Cleaning

Amount: $880.91
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $1,303.11
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $126.93
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Net award

Landlord $2,114.95

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $2,114.95

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Rubbish Removal

Order

[The tenant/s] must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $2,114.95 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $196.00 (3055324-008) to Kāinga Ora– Homes And Communities immediately.

Reasons

The applicant attended the hearing by video link. The respondent did not attend or answer the phone.
The tenancy ended on 12 February 2024.
The applicant seeks compensation for: a) Cleaning: $880.91 b) Rubbish removal: $1,303.11 c) Damage repairs: $126.93 Is the respondent liable for the cleaning and rubbish removal costs.
The applicant has provided photographs from both the commencement and the conclusion of the tenancy. The end-of-tenancy photographs show the property in a condition well short of the standard required under Residential Tenancies Act 1986 section 40(1)(e)(iii), which requires the tenant to leave the premises in a reasonably clean and tidy state and to remove all rubbish at the end of the tenancy.
I am satisfied, based on the photographic evidence, that the tenant did not meet this obligation.
I am further satisfied that the cleaning and rubbish removal costs claimed are reasonable, were incurred, and are therefore awarded.

Is the respondent liable for the damage repair costs?

The applicant seeks $126.93 for the cost of patching and repainting three holes in the walls. These holes are evidenced in the post-tenancy inspection report provided to the Tribunal.
I am satisfied that the damage occurred during the tenancy and was caused by the tenant. This constitutes a breach of Residential Tenancies Act 1986 section 40(2)(a), which prohibits a tenant from intentionally or carelessly damaging the premises.
The nature of the damage indicates that force was applied to the affected areas of the wall. I am satisfied that the damage was caused either carelessly or intentionally.
I am further satisfied that the repair costs claimed are reasonable, were incurred, and are therefore awarded.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5383021 — Cleanliness at 33 Tasman Drive, Opaheke, Papakura 2113

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 5383021 — Cleanliness at 33 Tasman Drive, Opaheke, Papakura 2113

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Is the respondent liable for the damage repair costs?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Is the respondent liable for the damage repair costs?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions