What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4701089?

The tribunal order states: Alanna Rangimaria Howell must pay Inspire Property Management Limited - As

How much money was awarded in case 4701089?

Cleaning: $632.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $1,255.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,210.86 awarded to landlord; Blinds: $465.75 awarded to landlord; Miscellaneous: $1,443.25 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $523.25 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $243.86 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4701089?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4701089?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10260505-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4701089?

The tribunal order states: Alanna Rangimaria Howell must pay Inspire Property Management Limited - As

How much money was awarded in case 4701089?

Cleaning: $632.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $1,255.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,210.86 awarded to landlord; Blinds: $465.75 awarded to landlord; Miscellaneous: $1,443.25 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $523.25 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $243.86 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4701089?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4701089?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10260505-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

184 Walters Road, Takanini, Takanini 2110 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4701089 — 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 4701089 — net $5,794.41 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 13/10/2023	$1,210.86	Rent arrears to 13/10/2023
Water rates	$243.86	5. The tenant did not dispute the amounts claimed for rent and water rates arrears.
Cleaning	$1,255.00	Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning	$632.00	Carpet Cleaning
Repairs: blinds	$465.75	Repairs: blinds
Repairs: wall damage	$523.25	Repairs: wall damage
Repairs: miscellaneous	$1,443.25	Repairs: miscellaneous
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	as wholly succeeded with the claim, the tenant must reimburse the filing fee of $20.44. J Yi 26 April 2024 ____________________________________________________…
Net award	$5,794.41
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$5,794.41

Claims and awards for application 4701089 — net $5,794.41 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 13/10/2023

Amount: $1,210.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 13/10/2023

Water rates

Amount: $243.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: 5. The tenant did not dispute the amounts claimed for rent and water rates arrears.

Cleaning

Amount: $1,255.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $632.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Repairs: blinds

Amount: $465.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: blinds

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage Water Rates

Order

Alanna Rangimaria Howell must pay Inspire Property Management Limited - As Agent For Derek And May Handley / 2145 Trust $5,794.41 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing via teleconference.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, 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 13 th October 2023. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.
The bond of $2,780.00 has already been refunded to the landlord to offset the rent arrears down to $1,210.86.
The tenant did not dispute the amounts claimed for rent and water rates arrears.
Accordingly, I order the tenant to pay the amounts ordered above for rent and water rates arrears.

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) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (“RTA”).
The landlord provided photos and invoices to prove that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy.
The tenant did not dispute the amounts sought for cleaning and carpet cleaning.
Accordingly, I order the tenant to pay the amounts ordered above for cleaning and carpet cleaning.

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.
Where the damage is caused carelessly, and is covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to the lesser of the insurance excess or four weeks' rent. See section 49B(3)(a) RTA.
Where the damage is careless and is not covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to four weeks' rent. See section 49B(3)(b) RTA. Where insurance money is irrecoverable because of the tenant's conduct, the property is treated as if it is not insured against the damage. See section 49B(3A)(a) RTA.
The landlord provided photos and invoices to prove the damage claims. The tenant did not dispute liability or the amounts sought.
Accordingly, I order the tenant to pay the amounts ordered above for repairs. Filing fee reimbursement
Because Inspire Property Management Limited - As Agent For Derek And May Handley / 2145 Trust has wholly succeeded with the claim, the tenant must reimburse the filing fee of $20.44.

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 4701089 — net $5,794.41 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 13/10/2023	$1,210.86	Rent arrears to 13/10/2023
Water rates	$243.86	5. The tenant did not dispute the amounts claimed for rent and water rates arrears.
Cleaning	$1,255.00	Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning	$632.00	Carpet Cleaning
Repairs: blinds	$465.75	Repairs: blinds
Repairs: wall damage	$523.25	Repairs: wall damage
Repairs: miscellaneous	$1,443.25	Repairs: miscellaneous
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	as wholly succeeded with the claim, the tenant must reimburse the filing fee of $20.44. J Yi 26 April 2024 ____________________________________________________…
Net award	$5,794.41
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$5,794.41

Claims and awards for application 4701089 — net $5,794.41 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 13/10/2023

Amount: $1,210.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 13/10/2023

Water rates

Amount: $243.86
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: 5. The tenant did not dispute the amounts claimed for rent and water rates arrears.

Cleaning

Amount: $1,255.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $632.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Repairs: blinds

Amount: $465.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: blinds

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage Water Rates

Order

Alanna Rangimaria Howell must pay Inspire Property Management Limited - As Agent For Derek And May Handley / 2145 Trust $5,794.41 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing via teleconference.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, 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 13 th October 2023. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.
The bond of $2,780.00 has already been refunded to the landlord to offset the rent arrears down to $1,210.86.
The tenant did not dispute the amounts claimed for rent and water rates arrears.
Accordingly, I order the tenant to pay the amounts ordered above for rent and water rates arrears.

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) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (“RTA”).
The landlord provided photos and invoices to prove that the tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy.
The tenant did not dispute the amounts sought for cleaning and carpet cleaning.
Accordingly, I order the tenant to pay the amounts ordered above for cleaning and carpet cleaning.

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.
Where the damage is caused carelessly, and is covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to the lesser of the insurance excess or four weeks' rent. See section 49B(3)(a) RTA.
Where the damage is careless and is not covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to four weeks' rent. See section 49B(3)(b) RTA. Where insurance money is irrecoverable because of the tenant's conduct, the property is treated as if it is not insured against the damage. See section 49B(3A)(a) RTA.
The landlord provided photos and invoices to prove the damage claims. The tenant did not dispute liability or the amounts sought.
Accordingly, I order the tenant to pay the amounts ordered above for repairs. Filing fee reimbursement
Because Inspire Property Management Limited - As Agent For Derek And May Handley / 2145 Trust has wholly succeeded with the claim, the tenant must reimburse the filing fee of $20.44.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4701089 — Property damage at 184 Walters Road, Takanini, Takanini 2110

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4701089 — Property damage at 184 Walters Road, Takanini, Takanini 2110

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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