What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4785723?

The tribunal order states: Natarsha Kite must pay Lodge City Rentals Limited as agent for Sharon Eade

How much money was awarded in case 4785723?

Cleaning: $184.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $200.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $300.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $63.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4785723?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4785723?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10517994-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4785723?

The tribunal order states: Natarsha Kite must pay Lodge City Rentals Limited as agent for Sharon Eade

How much money was awarded in case 4785723?

Cleaning: $184.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $200.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $300.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $63.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4785723?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4785723?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10517994-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

31 Glendale Drive, Dinsdale, Hamilton 3204 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4785723 — Cleanliness

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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 4785723 — net $767.44 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Lawns and Garden work	$300.00	Lawns and Garden work
Lawns and Garden work: Rubbish removal	$63.00	Lawns and Garden work: Rubbish removal
Cleaning	$200.00	Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning	$184.00	Carpet Cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$767.44
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$767.44

Claims and awards for application 4785723 — net $767.44 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $300.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Lawns and Garden work: Rubbish removal

Amount: $63.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work: Rubbish removal

Cleaning

Amount: $200.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $184.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work

Order

Natarsha Kite must pay Lodge City Rentals Limited as agent for Sharon Eade $767.44 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for compensation and reimbursement of the filing fee following 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 and remove all rubbish. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The post tenancy photographs show that the lawns were done but there was a lot of weeding left. The landlord also claimed that there was some tree trimming and green wates from that to be disposed of.
The agreement stated that the tenant was responsible for lawns and gardens and was ‘not to damage or remove any tree, shrub, or bush during the tenancy.’ In the agreements additional terms and conditions, it also stated lawns and gardens to be maintained by tenants. I find that it was not clear whether the tenants were responsible for tree and shrub maintenance and find that the gardens and lawns were their responsibility.
The evidence provided did not support the substantial claim for gardening costs. I award $300.00 for garden maintenance. There would have been green waste to be removed after the weeding, and this is awarded as claimed.
The landlord claimed that the tenant did not leave the inside of premises reasonably clean and tidy. The landlord claimed for a significant amount of cleaning.
The tenant said that she had cleaned the whole house but agreed that the range hood and laundry tub did require cleaning. Again, the evidence provided by the landlord did not justify the amount they claimed. $200.00 is awarded for cleaning costs.
The carpet did need professional cleaning due to multiple stains and the carpet cleaning is awarded as claimed.
The amounts ordered are proved.
Because Lodge City Rentals Limited as agent for Sharon Eade has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed 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 4785723 — net $767.44 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Lawns and Garden work	$300.00	Lawns and Garden work
Lawns and Garden work: Rubbish removal	$63.00	Lawns and Garden work: Rubbish removal
Cleaning	$200.00	Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning	$184.00	Carpet Cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$767.44
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$767.44

Claims and awards for application 4785723 — net $767.44 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $300.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Lawns and Garden work: Rubbish removal

Amount: $63.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work: Rubbish removal

Cleaning

Amount: $200.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Carpet Cleaning

Amount: $184.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Carpet Cleaning

Filing fee reimbursement

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

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Carpet Cleaning Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work

Order

Natarsha Kite must pay Lodge City Rentals Limited as agent for Sharon Eade $767.44 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for compensation and reimbursement of the filing fee following 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 and remove all rubbish. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The post tenancy photographs show that the lawns were done but there was a lot of weeding left. The landlord also claimed that there was some tree trimming and green wates from that to be disposed of.
The agreement stated that the tenant was responsible for lawns and gardens and was ‘not to damage or remove any tree, shrub, or bush during the tenancy.’ In the agreements additional terms and conditions, it also stated lawns and gardens to be maintained by tenants. I find that it was not clear whether the tenants were responsible for tree and shrub maintenance and find that the gardens and lawns were their responsibility.
The evidence provided did not support the substantial claim for gardening costs. I award $300.00 for garden maintenance. There would have been green waste to be removed after the weeding, and this is awarded as claimed.
The landlord claimed that the tenant did not leave the inside of premises reasonably clean and tidy. The landlord claimed for a significant amount of cleaning.
The tenant said that she had cleaned the whole house but agreed that the range hood and laundry tub did require cleaning. Again, the evidence provided by the landlord did not justify the amount they claimed. $200.00 is awarded for cleaning costs.
The carpet did need professional cleaning due to multiple stains and the carpet cleaning is awarded as claimed.
The amounts ordered are proved.
Because Lodge City Rentals Limited as agent for Sharon Eade has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4785723 — Cleanliness at 31 Glendale Drive, Dinsdale, Hamilton 3204

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4785723 — Cleanliness at 31 Glendale Drive, Dinsdale, Hamilton 3204

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

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

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

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

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions