What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4570430?

The tribunal order states: No application for suppression has been made in this case and no suppression

How much money was awarded in case 4570430?

Cleaning: $379.50 awarded to landlord; False Plumbing Callout For Toilet Le…: $132.25 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $411.43 awarded to landlord; Bathroom Ceiling: $551.41 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4570430?

The primary dispute was Property damage. Related themes: Rent arrears, Cleanliness, Leaks.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4570430?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9243188-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4570430?

The tribunal order states: No application for suppression has been made in this case and no suppression

How much money was awarded in case 4570430?

Cleaning: $379.50 awarded to landlord; False Plumbing Callout For Toilet Le…: $132.25 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $411.43 awarded to landlord; Bathroom Ceiling: $551.41 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4570430?

The primary dispute was Property damage. Related themes: Rent arrears, Cleanliness, Leaks.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4570430?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/9243188-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 2, 12 Kiln Street, Silverstream, Upper Hutt 5019 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4570430 — 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 4570430 — net $1,495.03 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to termination	$411.43	Rent arrears to termination
Cleaning	$379.50	Cleaning
Repairs: Bathroom ceiling	$551.41	Repairs: Bathroom ceiling
False plumbing callout for toilet leak	$132.25	False plumbing callout for toilet leak
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,495.03
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,495.03

Claims and awards for application 4570430 — net $1,495.03 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to termination

Amount: $411.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to termination

Cleaning

Amount: $379.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Repairs: Bathroom ceiling

Amount: $551.41
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Bathroom ceiling

False plumbing callout for toilet leak

Amount: $132.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: False plumbing callout for toilet leak

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $20.44
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage

Order

No application for suppression has been made in this case and no suppression orders apply around publication of this decision.
Parsneel Chand to pay Oxygen.Co.Nz Limited As Agent For Fisky Limited $1,495.03 from the bond, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,495.03 (3136836-024) to Oxygen.Co.Nz Limited As Agent For Fisky Limited immediately.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $424.97 (3136836-024) to Parsneel Chand immediately.

Reasons

The tenant did not appear for the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.
The landlord provided rent records 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. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy.
The amounts ordered are proved.

Did the landlord pay for a plumber that was not required?

The tenants believed there was a leak in the toilet. The landlord paid for a plumber to attend. There was no leak from the toilet. The urine on the floor was from the tenant or others using the property.

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 bathroom had been painted immediately before this tenancy. The tenant did not ventilate the bathroom and caused damage to the paint. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. The amount claimed is proved.

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 4570430 — net $1,495.03 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to termination	$411.43	Rent arrears to termination
Cleaning	$379.50	Cleaning
Repairs: Bathroom ceiling	$551.41	Repairs: Bathroom ceiling
False plumbing callout for toilet leak	$132.25	False plumbing callout for toilet leak
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,495.03
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,495.03

Claims and awards for application 4570430 — net $1,495.03 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to termination

Amount: $411.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to termination

Cleaning

Amount: $379.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Repairs: Bathroom ceiling

Amount: $551.41
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Bathroom ceiling

False plumbing callout for toilet leak

Amount: $132.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: False plumbing callout for toilet leak

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $20.44
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage

Order

No application for suppression has been made in this case and no suppression orders apply around publication of this decision.
Parsneel Chand to pay Oxygen.Co.Nz Limited As Agent For Fisky Limited $1,495.03 from the bond, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,495.03 (3136836-024) to Oxygen.Co.Nz Limited As Agent For Fisky Limited immediately.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $424.97 (3136836-024) to Parsneel Chand immediately.

Reasons

The tenant did not appear for the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.
The landlord provided rent records 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. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy.
The amounts ordered are proved.

Did the landlord pay for a plumber that was not required?

The tenants believed there was a leak in the toilet. The landlord paid for a plumber to attend. There was no leak from the toilet. The urine on the floor was from the tenant or others using the property.

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 bathroom had been painted immediately before this tenancy. The tenant did not ventilate the bathroom and caused damage to the paint. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. The amount claimed is proved.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4570430 — Property damage at Unit/Flat 2, 12 Kiln Street, Silverstream, Upper Hutt 5019

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4570430 — Property damage at Unit/Flat 2, 12 Kiln Street, Silverstream, Upper Hutt 5019

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Did the tenant comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

Did the landlord pay for a plumber that was not required?

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

Did the tenant comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

Did the landlord pay for a plumber that was not required?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions