What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4719174?

The tribunal order states: Manaia King, Genesis Moana and Libbi Wright to pay Ashik Homes Limited

How much money was awarded in case 4719174?

Cleaning: $230.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $200.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $957.16 awarded to landlord; Walls: $345.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $152.12 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4719174?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4719174?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10316463-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4719174?

The tribunal order states: Manaia King, Genesis Moana and Libbi Wright to pay Ashik Homes Limited

How much money was awarded in case 4719174?

Cleaning: $230.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $200.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $957.16 awarded to landlord; Walls: $345.00 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $152.12 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4719174?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4719174?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10316463-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

8 Quintal Place, Papatoetoe, Auckland 2025 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4719174 — 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 4719174 — net $1,904.72 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 19 August 2023	$957.16	Rent arrears to 19 August 2023
Water rates	$152.12	Water rates
Lawns and Garden work	$200.00	Lawns and Garden work
Cleaning	$230.00	Cleaning
Repairs: walls	$345.00	Repairs: walls
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,904.72
Bond	$2,680.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,904.72

Claims and awards for application 4719174 — net $1,904.72 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 19 August 2023

Amount: $957.16
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 19 August 2023

Water rates

Amount: $152.12
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $200.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Cleaning

Amount: $230.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Repairs: walls

Amount: $345.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: walls

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Rent arrears Property damage Water Rates

Order

Manaia King, Genesis Moana and Libbi Wright to pay Ashik Homes Limited $1,904.72 from the bond, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,680.00 (6475956-002) immediately apportioned as follows: Ashik Homes Limited: $1,904.72 Manaia King, Genesis Moana and Libbi Wright: $775.28

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing on 9 April 2024 whereby the issue of rent and water rates owing are addressed and determined.
The tenant did not attend today’s hearing to consider the landlord’s remaining claims for vacated damages.
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 19 August 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 did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not mow the lawns.
The amounts awarded are based on the photographs adduced by the landlord today showing the state of the property left, including the overgrown lawns.
Only 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: walls as shown on the photographs adduced. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
Only the amounts ordered are proved.
The landlord’s claim for damages based on alleged carpet damage has not been 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 4719174 — net $1,904.72 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 19 August 2023	$957.16	Rent arrears to 19 August 2023
Water rates	$152.12	Water rates
Lawns and Garden work	$200.00	Lawns and Garden work
Cleaning	$230.00	Cleaning
Repairs: walls	$345.00	Repairs: walls
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,904.72
Bond	$2,680.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,904.72

Claims and awards for application 4719174 — net $1,904.72 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 19 August 2023

Amount: $957.16
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 19 August 2023

Water rates

Amount: $152.12
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $200.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Cleaning

Amount: $230.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Repairs: walls

Amount: $345.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: walls

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Rent arrears Property damage Water Rates

Order

Manaia King, Genesis Moana and Libbi Wright to pay Ashik Homes Limited $1,904.72 from the bond, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,680.00 (6475956-002) immediately apportioned as follows: Ashik Homes Limited: $1,904.72 Manaia King, Genesis Moana and Libbi Wright: $775.28

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing on 9 April 2024 whereby the issue of rent and water rates owing are addressed and determined.
The tenant did not attend today’s hearing to consider the landlord’s remaining claims for vacated damages.
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 19 August 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 did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not mow the lawns.
The amounts awarded are based on the photographs adduced by the landlord today showing the state of the property left, including the overgrown lawns.
Only 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: walls as shown on the photographs adduced. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
Only the amounts ordered are proved.
The landlord’s claim for damages based on alleged carpet damage has not been proved.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4719174 — Rent arrears at 8 Quintal Place, Papatoetoe, Auckland 2025

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 4719174 — Rent arrears at 8 Quintal Place, Papatoetoe, Auckland 2025

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