What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4776904?

The tribunal order states: Zalman Leon Hiko must pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited as agent for Yap/Tee

How much money was awarded in case 4776904?

Cleaning: $178.25 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $595.70 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Lightbulbs: $100.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,300.00 awarded to landlord; Glass Louvre, Light Fitting: $599.83 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $337.19 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $12.34 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4776904?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4776904?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10544629-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4776904?

The tribunal order states: Zalman Leon Hiko must pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited as agent for Yap/Tee

How much money was awarded in case 4776904?

Cleaning: $178.25 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $595.70 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Lightbulbs: $100.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,300.00 awarded to landlord; Glass Louvre, Light Fitting: $599.83 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $337.19 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $12.34 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4776904?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4776904?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10544629-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Flat 1, 44 Awaroa Road, Sunnyvale, Auckland 0612 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4776904 — 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 4776904 — net $3,243.75 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to the end of 18 December 2023	$3,300.00	Rent arrears to the end of 18 December 2023
Water rates	$12.34	Water rates
Carpet cleaning	$178.25	Carpet cleaning
General cleaning	$595.70	General cleaning
Rubbish removal	$337.19	Rubbish removal
Repairs: glass louvre, light fitting	$599.83	Repairs: glass louvre, light fitting
Light bulb replacement	$100.00	Light bulb replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,243.75
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,243.75

Claims and awards for application 4776904 — net $3,243.75 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to the end of 18 December 2023

Amount: $3,300.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to the end of 18 December 2023

Water rates

Amount: $12.34
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Carpet cleaning

Amount: $178.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet cleaning

General cleaning

Amount: $595.70
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: General cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $337.19
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

Zalman Leon Hiko must pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited as agent for Yap/Tee Mary $3,243.75 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,900.00 (5823018-001) to Barfoot & Thompson Limited as agent for Yap/Tee Mary immediately. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to the end of 18 December 2023$3,300.00 Water rates$12.34 Carpet cleaning$178.25 General cleaning$595.70 Rubbish removal$337.19 Repairs: glass louvre, light fitting$599.83 Light bulb replacement$100.00 Filing fee reimbursement$20.44 Total award$5,143.75 Bond$1,900.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$3,243.75

Reasons

Sarah Ball attended the hearing for the landlord.
The tenant did not attend. The hearing proceeded in their absence.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, reimbursement of the filing fee, and payment over of the bond following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 18 December 2023.
The landlord provided rent records which prove the arrears owing at the end of the tenancy.
The water due is assessed pro-rata on the average daily rate from the previous month’s water invoice. That is acceptable and I order the amount sought.

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 and remove all rubbish. 1 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 landlord had to replace14 light bulbs.
The amounts ordered are proved.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

The landlord claims for the cost of repairing a broken louvre window and a light fitting.
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. 2 1 Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA), s 40(1). 2 RTA, ss 40(2)(a), 41, and 49B.
The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved. Filing fee
I must order the tenant to reimburse the filing fee because the landlord has wholly succeeded in its claim.

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 4776904 — net $3,243.75 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to the end of 18 December 2023	$3,300.00	Rent arrears to the end of 18 December 2023
Water rates	$12.34	Water rates
Carpet cleaning	$178.25	Carpet cleaning
General cleaning	$595.70	General cleaning
Rubbish removal	$337.19	Rubbish removal
Repairs: glass louvre, light fitting	$599.83	Repairs: glass louvre, light fitting
Light bulb replacement	$100.00	Light bulb replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$3,243.75
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,243.75

Claims and awards for application 4776904 — net $3,243.75 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to the end of 18 December 2023

Amount: $3,300.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to the end of 18 December 2023

Water rates

Amount: $12.34
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Carpet cleaning

Amount: $178.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet cleaning

General cleaning

Amount: $595.70
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: General cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $337.19
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal Water Rates

Order

Zalman Leon Hiko must pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited as agent for Yap/Tee Mary $3,243.75 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,900.00 (5823018-001) to Barfoot & Thompson Limited as agent for Yap/Tee Mary immediately. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to the end of 18 December 2023$3,300.00 Water rates$12.34 Carpet cleaning$178.25 General cleaning$595.70 Rubbish removal$337.19 Repairs: glass louvre, light fitting$599.83 Light bulb replacement$100.00 Filing fee reimbursement$20.44 Total award$5,143.75 Bond$1,900.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$3,243.75

Reasons

Sarah Ball attended the hearing for the landlord.
The tenant did not attend. The hearing proceeded in their absence.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, reimbursement of the filing fee, and payment over of the bond following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 18 December 2023.
The landlord provided rent records which prove the arrears owing at the end of the tenancy.
The water due is assessed pro-rata on the average daily rate from the previous month’s water invoice. That is acceptable and I order the amount sought.

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 and remove all rubbish. 1 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 landlord had to replace14 light bulbs.
The amounts ordered are proved.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

The landlord claims for the cost of repairing a broken louvre window and a light fitting.
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. 2 1 Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA), s 40(1). 2 RTA, ss 40(2)(a), 41, and 49B.
The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved. Filing fee
I must order the tenant to reimburse the filing fee because the landlord has wholly succeeded in its claim.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4776904 — Rent arrears at Flat 1, 44 Awaroa Road, Sunnyvale, Auckland 0612

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4776904 — Rent arrears at Flat 1, 44 Awaroa Road, Sunnyvale, Auckland 0612

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