What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4803658?

The tribunal order states: Betty Tipu must pay Inspire Property Management Limited As Agent For

How much money was awarded in case 4803658?

Cleaning: $448.75 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $158.70 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,040.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,032.19 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4803658?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4803658?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10633392-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4803658?

The tribunal order states: Betty Tipu must pay Inspire Property Management Limited As Agent For

How much money was awarded in case 4803658?

Cleaning: $448.75 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $158.70 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,040.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,032.19 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4803658?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4803658?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10633392-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 2, 11 Carlton Avenue, Gonville, Whanganui 4501 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4803658 — Rent arrears

Order

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 4803658 — net $4,180.08 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$4,040.00	Rent arrears
Cleaning including replacement of curtain	$448.75	Cleaning including replacement of curtain
Rubbish removal	$1,032.19	Rubbish removal
Lock/key replacement	$158.70	Lock/key replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,180.08
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,180.08

Betty Tipu must pay Inspire Property Management Limited As Agent For Heimatip Trust $4,180.08 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,520.00 (6302002-031) to Inspire Property Management Limited As Agent For Heimatip Trust immediately.

The requirement for service is dispensed with and the landlord’s application is to proceed as if the landlord’s application had been served on the tenant. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$4,040.00 Cleaning including replacement of curtain$448.75 Rubbish removal$1,032.19 Lock/key replacement$158.70 Filing fee reimbursement$20.44 Total award$5,700.08 Bond$1,520.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$4,180.08

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing.

The tenant did not attend the hearing. Service

The landlord made application to the Tribunal on 9 February 2024 which was more than two months after the end of the tenancy. This means that the application and other documents required to be served on the tenant must be posted to an address that the tenant has given to the landlord in writing within the last two months, or served in person on the tenant, or delivered to the tenant's place of residence, or given to an authorised agent of the tenant. See section 91A(2) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (“RTA”).

The landlord does not have a contact or residence address for the tenant that has been given to them in writing within the last two months.

The landlord gave evidence that the email address provided and to which the landlord’s application and the Tribunal’s notices have been sent is the email address used by the landlord throughout the tenancy.

The landlord also advised the street address of the tenant’s place of work. The landlord confirmed at the hearing that the tenant was still working at that address.

I am satisfied that in these circumstances all reasonable efforts have been made to serve the application and corresponding documentation on the tenant. I am satisfied that emailing and texting to a longstanding email address and phone number and posting to the tenant’s place of work are steps that have brought, or are likely to have brought, notice of the application to the tenant’s attention.

In accordance with section 91B(2) RTA, I direct that the requirement for service is dispensed with and that the landlord’s application is to proceed as if it had been served on the tenant.

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 tenancy ended on 8 September 2023. The landlord provided rent records 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 landlord provided photographic evidence that 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 landlord provided photographic evidence that a curtain and curtain rail was missing from a bedroom.

The amounts ordered are proved.

Because Inspire Property Management Limited As Agent For Heimatip Trust has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Claims and awards in Tenancy Tribunal application 4803658 — net $4,180.08 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$4,040.00	Rent arrears
Cleaning including replacement of curtain	$448.75	Cleaning including replacement of curtain
Rubbish removal	$1,032.19	Rubbish removal
Lock/key replacement	$158.70	Lock/key replacement
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$4,180.08
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,180.08

Order

Betty Tipu must pay Inspire Property Management Limited As Agent For Heimatip Trust $4,180.08 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,520.00 (6302002-031) to Inspire Property Management Limited As Agent For Heimatip Trust immediately.
The requirement for service is dispensed with and the landlord’s application is to proceed as if the landlord’s application had been served on the tenant. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears$4,040.00 Cleaning including replacement of curtain$448.75 Rubbish removal$1,032.19 Lock/key replacement$158.70 Filing fee reimbursement$20.44 Total award$5,700.08 Bond$1,520.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$4,180.08

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing.
The tenant did not attend the hearing. Service
The landlord made application to the Tribunal on 9 February 2024 which was more than two months after the end of the tenancy. This means that the application and other documents required to be served on the tenant must be posted to an address that the tenant has given to the landlord in writing within the last two months, or served in person on the tenant, or delivered to the tenant's place of residence, or given to an authorised agent of the tenant. See section 91A(2) Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (“RTA”).
The landlord does not have a contact or residence address for the tenant that has been given to them in writing within the last two months.
The landlord gave evidence that the email address provided and to which the landlord’s application and the Tribunal’s notices have been sent is the email address used by the landlord throughout the tenancy.
The landlord also advised the street address of the tenant’s place of work. The landlord confirmed at the hearing that the tenant was still working at that address.
I am satisfied that in these circumstances all reasonable efforts have been made to serve the application and corresponding documentation on the tenant. I am satisfied that emailing and texting to a longstanding email address and phone number and posting to the tenant’s place of work are steps that have brought, or are likely to have brought, notice of the application to the tenant’s attention.
In accordance with section 91B(2) RTA, I direct that the requirement for service is dispensed with and that the landlord’s application is to proceed as if it had been served on the tenant.
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 tenancy ended on 8 September 2023. The landlord provided rent records 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 landlord provided photographic evidence that 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 landlord provided photographic evidence that a curtain and curtain rail was missing from a bedroom.
The amounts ordered are proved.
Because Inspire Property Management Limited As Agent For Heimatip Trust has wholly succeeded with the claim I must reimburse the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4803658 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 2, 11 Carlton Avenue, Gonville, Whanganui 4501

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 4803658 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 2, 11 Carlton Avenue, Gonville, Whanganui 4501

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?

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?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions