What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5421834?

The tribunal order states: Pamela Walton must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $1,716.33

How much money was awarded in case 5421834?

Cleaning: $692.75 awarded to landlord; Rent Credit At The End Of The Tenanc…: $292.65 awarded to tenant; Property Damage: $228.00 awarded to landlord; Doors: $695.25 awarded to landlord; Living Room Wall: $43.10 awarded to landlord; Stove: $277.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $268.88 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5421834?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5421834?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13426809-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5421834?

The tribunal order states: Pamela Walton must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $1,716.33

How much money was awarded in case 5421834?

Cleaning: $692.75 awarded to landlord; Rent Credit At The End Of The Tenanc…: $292.65 awarded to tenant; Property Damage: $228.00 awarded to landlord; Doors: $695.25 awarded to landlord; Living Room Wall: $43.10 awarded to landlord; Stove: $277.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $268.88 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5421834?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5421834?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/13426809-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

87 Gear Terrace, Ranui, Porirua 5024 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5421834 — 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 5421834 — net $1,716.33 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Repairs: carpet replacement	$228.00		Repairs: carpet replacement
Repairs: doors	$695.25		Repairs: doors
Repairs: stove	$277.00		Repairs: stove
Rubbish removal	$268.88		Rubbish removal
Repairs: living room wall	$43.10		Repairs: living room wall
Cleaning	$692.75		Cleaning
Rent credit at the end of the tenancy		$292.65	Rent credit at the end of the tenancy
Total award	$2,204.98	$292.65
Net award	$1,716.33
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,716.33

Claims and awards for application 5421834 — net $1,716.33 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Repairs: carpet replacement

Amount: $228.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: carpet replacement

Repairs: doors

Amount: $695.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: doors

Repairs: stove

Amount: $277.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: stove

Rubbish removal

Amount: $268.88
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Repairs: living room wall

Amount: $43.10
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: living room wall

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Pamela Walton must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $1,716.33 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $196.00 (3111227-007) to Kāinga Ora– Homes And Communities immediately.

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for compensation, and refund of the bond following the end of the tenancy.
The rent was in credit 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. 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 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 following damage was caused during the tenancy: carpet, wall, stove and doors. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.
I have taken into account betterment and depreciation. The landlord should be returned to the position they would have been in had the tenant not breached their obligations, and should not be better or worse off. In calculating depreciation, I have taken into account the age and condition of the items at the start of the tenancy and their likely useful lifespan.

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 5421834 — net $1,716.33 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Repairs: carpet replacement	$228.00		Repairs: carpet replacement
Repairs: doors	$695.25		Repairs: doors
Repairs: stove	$277.00		Repairs: stove
Rubbish removal	$268.88		Rubbish removal
Repairs: living room wall	$43.10		Repairs: living room wall
Cleaning	$692.75		Cleaning
Rent credit at the end of the tenancy		$292.65	Rent credit at the end of the tenancy
Total award	$2,204.98	$292.65
Net award	$1,716.33
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,716.33

Claims and awards for application 5421834 — net $1,716.33 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Repairs: carpet replacement

Amount: $228.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: carpet replacement

Repairs: doors

Amount: $695.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: doors

Repairs: stove

Amount: $277.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: stove

Rubbish removal

Amount: $268.88
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Repairs: living room wall

Amount: $43.10
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: living room wall

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Pamela Walton must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $1,716.33 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $196.00 (3111227-007) to Kāinga Ora– Homes And Communities immediately.

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for compensation, and refund of the bond following the end of the tenancy.
The rent was in credit 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. 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 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 following damage was caused during the tenancy: carpet, wall, stove and doors. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.
I have taken into account betterment and depreciation. The landlord should be returned to the position they would have been in had the tenant not breached their obligations, and should not be better or worse off. In calculating depreciation, I have taken into account the age and condition of the items at the start of the tenancy and their likely useful lifespan.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5421834 — Property damage at 87 Gear Terrace, Ranui, Porirua 5024

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5421834 — Property damage at 87 Gear Terrace, Ranui, Porirua 5024

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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

Frequently asked questions

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