What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4794582?

The tribunal order states: Brendan James Smith must pay VSC Holdings Limited trading as Ready

How much money was awarded in case 4794582?

Advertising Costs For New Tenant: $218.50 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $184.00 awarded to landlord; Credit Checks For New Tenants: $80.50 awarded to landlord; Dump Fees: $59.73 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $195.80 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,488.57 awarded to landlord; Replace Broken Exterior Security Lig…: $17.44 awarded to landlord; Replace Heat Pump Remote Control: $5.93 awarded to landlord; Replace Missing Fridge: $599.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4794582?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4794582?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10089883-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4794582?

The tribunal order states: Brendan James Smith must pay VSC Holdings Limited trading as Ready

How much money was awarded in case 4794582?

Advertising Costs For New Tenant: $218.50 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $184.00 awarded to landlord; Credit Checks For New Tenants: $80.50 awarded to landlord; Dump Fees: $59.73 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $195.80 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $2,488.57 awarded to landlord; Replace Broken Exterior Security Lig…: $17.44 awarded to landlord; Replace Heat Pump Remote Control: $5.93 awarded to landlord; Replace Missing Fridge: $599.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4794582?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4794582?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10089883-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 2, 172 Geraldine Street, Edgeware, Christchurch Tenancy Tribunal Case 4794582 — 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 4794582 — net $1,789.91 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 18 January 2024	$2,488.57	Rent arrears to 18 January 2024
Lock and key replacement	$195.80	Lock and key replacement
Replace missing fridge	$599.00	Replace missing fridge
Dump fees	$59.73	Dump fees
Cleaning and repairs	$184.00	Cleaning and repairs
Replace heat pump remote control	$5.93	Replace heat pump remote control
Replace broken exterior security light	$17.44	Replace broken exterior security light
Advertising costs for new tenant	$218.50	Advertising costs for new tenant
Credit checks for new tenants	$80.50	Credit checks for new tenants
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,789.91
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,789.91

Claims and awards for application 4794582 — net $1,789.91 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 18 January 2024

Amount: $2,488.57
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 18 January 2024

Lock and key replacement

Amount: $195.80
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock and key replacement

Replace missing fridge

Amount: $599.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace missing fridge

Dump fees

Amount: $59.73
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Dump fees

Cleaning and repairs

Amount: $184.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning and repairs

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

Brendan James Smith must pay VSC Holdings Limited trading as Ready Property Managers $1,789.91 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,080.00 (3509511-005) to VSC Holdings Limited trading as Ready Property Managers immediately.

Reasons

Ms Chapman and Mr Leonard represented the landlord. The tenant did not attend the hearing.
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?

The tenant abandoned the fixed term tenancy which was to end on 24 February 2024. The landlord found a new tenant. The new tenancy started on 19 January 2024. The tenant is liable for rent to 18 January 2024

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 (RTA).
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The tenant did not return the keys.
The fridge, which was almost new at the start of the tenancy, was missing at the end of the tenancy. The heat pump remote control was missing.
The landlord incurred costs finding a replacement tenant, including advertising and credit checks. The landlord’s actions locating a new tenant reduced the tenant’s liability for rent which otherwise would have continued until 24 February 2024.
The amounts ordered are proved by invoices, photos and by the evidence Ms Chapman gave at the hearing.

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 entry sliding door was damaged and had to be repaired. The exterior security light was damaged.
The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered for the repairs are proved.
As the application is successful, the tenant must pay the landlord’s Tribunal 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 4794582 — net $1,789.91 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 18 January 2024	$2,488.57	Rent arrears to 18 January 2024
Lock and key replacement	$195.80	Lock and key replacement
Replace missing fridge	$599.00	Replace missing fridge
Dump fees	$59.73	Dump fees
Cleaning and repairs	$184.00	Cleaning and repairs
Replace heat pump remote control	$5.93	Replace heat pump remote control
Replace broken exterior security light	$17.44	Replace broken exterior security light
Advertising costs for new tenant	$218.50	Advertising costs for new tenant
Credit checks for new tenants	$80.50	Credit checks for new tenants
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,789.91
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,789.91

Claims and awards for application 4794582 — net $1,789.91 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 18 January 2024

Amount: $2,488.57
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 18 January 2024

Lock and key replacement

Amount: $195.80
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock and key replacement

Replace missing fridge

Amount: $599.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace missing fridge

Dump fees

Amount: $59.73
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Dump fees

Cleaning and repairs

Amount: $184.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning and repairs

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears

Order

Brendan James Smith must pay VSC Holdings Limited trading as Ready Property Managers $1,789.91 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,080.00 (3509511-005) to VSC Holdings Limited trading as Ready Property Managers immediately.

Reasons

Ms Chapman and Mr Leonard represented the landlord. The tenant did not attend the hearing.
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?

The tenant abandoned the fixed term tenancy which was to end on 24 February 2024. The landlord found a new tenant. The new tenancy started on 19 January 2024. The tenant is liable for rent to 18 January 2024

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 (RTA).
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The tenant did not return the keys.
The fridge, which was almost new at the start of the tenancy, was missing at the end of the tenancy. The heat pump remote control was missing.
The landlord incurred costs finding a replacement tenant, including advertising and credit checks. The landlord’s actions locating a new tenant reduced the tenant’s liability for rent which otherwise would have continued until 24 February 2024.
The amounts ordered are proved by invoices, photos and by the evidence Ms Chapman gave at the hearing.

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 entry sliding door was damaged and had to be repaired. The exterior security light was damaged.
The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered for the repairs are proved.
As the application is successful, the tenant must pay the landlord’s Tribunal filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4794582 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 2, 172 Geraldine Street, Edgeware, Christchurch

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4794582 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 2, 172 Geraldine Street, Edgeware, Christchurch

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent?

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?

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