What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4812581?

The tribunal order states: Rearne Kaka must pay Reforma P.M. Limited - as Agent for Stephen and Kelly

How much money was awarded in case 4812581?

Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Painting Door And Wall: $230.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $230.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $350.75 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $380.00 awarded to landlord; Rent: $1,751.50 awarded to landlord; Water Charges To End Of Tenancy: $186.91 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4812581?

The primary dispute was Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4812581?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10412704-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4812581?

The tribunal order states: Rearne Kaka must pay Reforma P.M. Limited - as Agent for Stephen and Kelly

How much money was awarded in case 4812581?

Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Painting Door And Wall: $230.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $230.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $350.75 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $380.00 awarded to landlord; Rent: $1,751.50 awarded to landlord; Water Charges To End Of Tenancy: $186.91 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4812581?

The primary dispute was Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4812581?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10412704-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

30 Regis Park Drive, Pukekohe, Pukekohe 2120 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4812581 — Property damage

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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 4812581 — net $429.60 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent to 25 January 2024	$1,751.50	Rent to 25 January 2024
Water charges to end of tenancy	$186.91	Water charges to end of tenancy
Repairs to carpet	$230.00	Repairs to carpet
Painting door and wall	$230.00	Painting door and wall
Lock/key replacement	$350.75	Lock/key replacement
Repairs to dishwasher door	$380.00	Repairs to dishwasher door
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$429.60
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$429.60

Claims and awards for application 4812581 — net $429.60 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent to 25 January 2024

Amount: $1,751.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent to 25 January 2024

Water charges to end of tenancy

Amount: $186.91
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water charges to end of tenancy

Repairs to carpet

Amount: $230.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs to carpet

Painting door and wall

Amount: $230.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Painting door and wall

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $350.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage

Order

Rearne Kaka must pay Reforma P.M. Limited - as Agent for Stephen and Kelly Hughes $429.60 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, outgoings, 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 charges?

The tenancy ended on 25 January 2024. The landlord provided rent records and water 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.
The tenant did not return all the keys. The locks had to be changed to make the property secure.

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.
Where the damage is caused carelessly, and is covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to the lesser of the insurance excess or 4 weeks’ rent. The weekly rent was $700.00. The insurance excess was $800.00.
There was a large pink stain on the carpet in one of the bedrooms and a brown stain in the master bedroom. The landlord tried to remove the stains without success and then performed a patch repair. The damage is more than fair wear and tear and the cost of repair is less than the insurance excess. The tenant has not disproved liability.
There was damage to a door which the tenants had attempted to repair and a small finger-length dent in a wall. Again, although relatively minor, the damage is more than fair wear and tear and the cost of repair is less than the excess. The tenant has not disproved liability.
The dishwasher door was visibly bent inwards during the tenancy. It still closes and can be repaired. I consider that the dishwasher has been carelessly damaged, and the cost of repair is reasonable. Filing fee
The landlord’s application has been successful. The filing fee must be awarded.

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 4812581 — net $429.60 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent to 25 January 2024	$1,751.50	Rent to 25 January 2024
Water charges to end of tenancy	$186.91	Water charges to end of tenancy
Repairs to carpet	$230.00	Repairs to carpet
Painting door and wall	$230.00	Painting door and wall
Lock/key replacement	$350.75	Lock/key replacement
Repairs to dishwasher door	$380.00	Repairs to dishwasher door
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$429.60
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$429.60

Claims and awards for application 4812581 — net $429.60 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent to 25 January 2024

Amount: $1,751.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent to 25 January 2024

Water charges to end of tenancy

Amount: $186.91
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water charges to end of tenancy

Repairs to carpet

Amount: $230.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs to carpet

Painting door and wall

Amount: $230.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Painting door and wall

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $350.75
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage

Order

Rearne Kaka must pay Reforma P.M. Limited - as Agent for Stephen and Kelly Hughes $429.60 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, outgoings, 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 charges?

The tenancy ended on 25 January 2024. The landlord provided rent records and water 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.
The tenant did not return all the keys. The locks had to be changed to make the property secure.

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.
Where the damage is caused carelessly, and is covered by the landlord's insurance, the tenant's liability is limited to the lesser of the insurance excess or 4 weeks’ rent. The weekly rent was $700.00. The insurance excess was $800.00.
There was a large pink stain on the carpet in one of the bedrooms and a brown stain in the master bedroom. The landlord tried to remove the stains without success and then performed a patch repair. The damage is more than fair wear and tear and the cost of repair is less than the insurance excess. The tenant has not disproved liability.
There was damage to a door which the tenants had attempted to repair and a small finger-length dent in a wall. Again, although relatively minor, the damage is more than fair wear and tear and the cost of repair is less than the excess. The tenant has not disproved liability.
The dishwasher door was visibly bent inwards during the tenancy. It still closes and can be repaired. I consider that the dishwasher has been carelessly damaged, and the cost of repair is reasonable. Filing fee
The landlord’s application has been successful. The filing fee must be awarded.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4812581 — Property damage at 30 Regis Park Drive, Pukekohe, Pukekohe 2120

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4812581 — Property damage at 30 Regis Park Drive, Pukekohe, Pukekohe 2120

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Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water charges?

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

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent and water charges?

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

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions