What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4531956?

The tribunal order states: Tise Adah Aigamaua, Mere Aigamaua and Faataualofa Futi must pay The Worx

How much money was awarded in case 4531956?

Rubbish Removal: $380.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Lightbulbs: $40.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $160.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,941.25 awarded to landlord; Tiles: $200.00 awarded to landlord; Smoke Alarms: $140.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $18.04 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4531956?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4531956?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9663142-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4531956?

The tribunal order states: Tise Adah Aigamaua, Mere Aigamaua and Faataualofa Futi must pay The Worx

How much money was awarded in case 4531956?

Rubbish Removal: $380.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Lightbulbs: $40.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $160.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,941.25 awarded to landlord; Tiles: $200.00 awarded to landlord; Smoke Alarms: $140.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $18.04 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4531956?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4531956?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9663142-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

4 Lime Crescent, Papakura, Papakura 2110 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4531956 — Rent arrears

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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 4531956 — net $2,899.73 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 15 March 2023	$1,941.25	Rent arrears to 15 March 2023
Water rates	$18.04	Water rates
Cleaning: and rubbish removal	$380.00	Cleaning: and rubbish removal
Lock/key replacement	$160.00	Lock/key replacement
Repairs: tiles	$200.00	Repairs: tiles
Light bulbs/batteries	$40.00	Light bulbs/batteries
Replace smoke alarms	$140.00	Replace smoke alarms
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,899.73
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,899.73

Claims and awards for application 4531956 — net $2,899.73 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 15 March 2023

Amount: $1,941.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 15 March 2023

Water rates

Amount: $18.04
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Cleaning: and rubbish removal

Amount: $380.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: and rubbish removal

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $160.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Repairs: tiles

Amount: $200.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: tiles

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Rubbish Removal Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Replace Smoke Alarms Water Rates

Order

Tise Adah Aigamaua, Mere Aigamaua and Faataualofa Futi must pay The Worx Property Management Limited As Agent For Amit & Sarika Gupta $2,899.73 from the bond, calculated as shown in table below.
Following the above order, the bond of $3,000.00 (number 5608814-003) is to be refunded to the parties as follows: The Worx Property Management Limited As Agent For Amit & Sarika Gupta $2,899.73 Tise Adah Aigamaua, Mere Aigamaua and Faataualofa Futi $100.27

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent 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 15 March 2023. The landlord provided rent records and water rates 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. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
The tenant did not return the keys.
The landlord had to replace light bulbs and smoke alarm.
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 tiles were damaged during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.
Because The Worx Property Management Limited As Agent For Amit & Sarika Gupta has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

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 4531956 — net $2,899.73 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 15 March 2023	$1,941.25	Rent arrears to 15 March 2023
Water rates	$18.04	Water rates
Cleaning: and rubbish removal	$380.00	Cleaning: and rubbish removal
Lock/key replacement	$160.00	Lock/key replacement
Repairs: tiles	$200.00	Repairs: tiles
Light bulbs/batteries	$40.00	Light bulbs/batteries
Replace smoke alarms	$140.00	Replace smoke alarms
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,899.73
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,899.73

Claims and awards for application 4531956 — net $2,899.73 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 15 March 2023

Amount: $1,941.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 15 March 2023

Water rates

Amount: $18.04
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Cleaning: and rubbish removal

Amount: $380.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning: and rubbish removal

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $160.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Repairs: tiles

Amount: $200.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: tiles

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Rubbish Removal Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Replace Smoke Alarms Water Rates

Order

Tise Adah Aigamaua, Mere Aigamaua and Faataualofa Futi must pay The Worx Property Management Limited As Agent For Amit & Sarika Gupta $2,899.73 from the bond, calculated as shown in table below.
Following the above order, the bond of $3,000.00 (number 5608814-003) is to be refunded to the parties as follows: The Worx Property Management Limited As Agent For Amit & Sarika Gupta $2,899.73 Tise Adah Aigamaua, Mere Aigamaua and Faataualofa Futi $100.27

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent 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 15 March 2023. The landlord provided rent records and water rates 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. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
The tenant did not return the keys.
The landlord had to replace light bulbs and smoke alarm.
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 tiles were damaged during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.
Because The Worx Property Management Limited As Agent For Amit & Sarika Gupta has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4531956 — Rent arrears at 4 Lime Crescent, Papakura, Papakura 2110

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 4531956 — Rent arrears at 4 Lime Crescent, Papakura, Papakura 2110

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

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?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

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?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions