What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5529576 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 5529576?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5529576?

The primary dispute was Leaks. Related themes: Exemplary damages.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5529576?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14055082-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

What was Tenancy Tribunal case 5529576 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 5529576?

Verified claim lines are listed on this page.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5529576?

The primary dispute was Leaks. Related themes: Exemplary damages.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5529576?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/14055082-Tribunal_Order_Redacted.pdf.

New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal Case 5529576 — Leaks

Tenantcheck Insights

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.

The tenant requested the Tribunal to order a. the landlord not to alter the premises by removing a deck area upstairs to stop a leak downstairs and b. compensation for damage to a laptop caused by a leak and c. compensation for the leak and d. exemplary damages for the landlord failing to promptly repair the leak.

Regarding the removal of the upstairs deck, the landlord provided evidence showing that following the tenant’s complaint, a professional was engaged to give a report about the possible source of the leak and the work necessary to rectify the problem. This report showed that the source/s of the leak was most likely not related to the deck area. The landlord then decided not to remove the deck and to carry out the repairs suggested by the professional. This work has been completed. Therefore, no order is required regarding removal of the deck. However if the leak persists it would be reasonable for the deck to be removed and the tenant compensated for the loss of an amenity.

Regarding the damage to the laptop, the tenant withdrew that application because no loss has been suffered.

Regarding compensation for the leak, I am satisfied that there is insufficient evidence to prove a significant inconvenience to the tenant resulting from the leak and therefore no order for compensation is made.

Regarding exemplary damages for a failure to maintain, I am satisfied that the landlord addressed the tenant’s concerns within a reasonable time and the work required has been carried out.

For these reasons the claim is dismissed. Filing Fee

The tenant applied for the filing fee. However, because the tenant has been unsuccessful with the claim, the filing fee of $29.00 is not ordered to be paid by the landlord. Suppression

The Tribunal may, on its own initiative, having regard to the interests of the parties and to the public interest, order that all or part of the evidence given or the name or any identifying particulars of any witness or party not be published s.95A(4). It is reasonable to suppress the parties’ names in this case, there being no public interest in the publication of the parties’ names.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.

Regarding the damage to the laptop, the tenant withdrew that application because no loss has been suffered.

Regarding exemplary damages for a failure to maintain, I am satisfied that the landlord addressed the tenant’s concerns within a reasonable time and the work required has been carried out.

For these reasons the claim is dismissed. Filing Fee

The tenant applied for the filing fee. However, because the tenant has been unsuccessful with the claim, the filing fee of $29.00 is not ordered to be paid by the landlord. Suppression

Tenancy Tribunal case 5529576 — Leaks

At a glance

Claims & awards

Tenancy Tribunal case 5529576 — Leaks

At a glance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Topics & place

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.

Order

Reasons

Topics & place

Key findings

Frequently asked questions

Reduce avoidable tribunal risk with proper tenant checks.