What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4844240?

The tribunal order states: Elisapeta Elia, Agaese Potifara and Paul Tuuamalii must pay Idea Home

How much money was awarded in case 4844240?

Rubbish Removal: $805.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,457.14 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $552.00 awarded to landlord; unblocking waste disposal unit (meta…: $161.00 awarded to landlord; Utilities - Gas Charges: $434.76 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $461.25 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4844240?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4844240?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10508222-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4844240?

The tribunal order states: Elisapeta Elia, Agaese Potifara and Paul Tuuamalii must pay Idea Home

How much money was awarded in case 4844240?

Rubbish Removal: $805.00 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $4,457.14 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $552.00 awarded to landlord; unblocking waste disposal unit (meta…: $161.00 awarded to landlord; Utilities - Gas Charges: $434.76 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $461.25 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4844240?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4844240?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10508222-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

45 Atkinson Road, Titirangi, Auckland 0604 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4844240 — 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 4844240 — net $2,091.59 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 4 February 2024	$4,457.14	Rent arrears to 4 February 2024
Utilities - gas charges	$434.76	Utilities - gas charges
Water rates	$461.25	Water rates
Repairs: replace 6 damaged stair nosings	$552.00	Repairs: replace 6 damaged stair nosings
Repairs: unblocking waste disposal unit (metal spoon inserted into unit	$161.00	Repairs: unblocking waste disposal unit (metal spoon inserted into unit
Cleaning: including rubbish removal	$805.00	Cleaning: including rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,091.59
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,091.59

Claims and awards for application 4844240 — net $2,091.59 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 4 February 2024

Amount: $4,457.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 4 February 2024

Utilities - gas charges

Amount: $434.76
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Utilities - gas charges

Water rates

Amount: $461.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Repairs: replace 6 damaged stair nosings

Amount: $552.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: replace 6 damaged stair nosings

Repairs: unblocking waste disposal unit (metal spoon inserted into unit

Amount: $161.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: unblocking waste disposal unit (metal spoon inserted into unit

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Rubbish Removal Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage Water Rates

Order

Elisapeta Elia, Agaese Potifara and Paul Tuuamalii must pay Idea Home Property Management Limited $2,091.59 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $4,800.00 (5166706-003) to Idea Home Property Management Limited immediately.

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing. Calls to the tenant went unanswered.
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, gas charges and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 4 February 2024. The landlord provided rent records, gas invoices and water rates 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. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
The amounts ordered are proved.

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 following damage was caused during the tenancy: kitchen waste disposal unit and stair nosings. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.

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 4844240 — net $2,091.59 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 4 February 2024	$4,457.14	Rent arrears to 4 February 2024
Utilities - gas charges	$434.76	Utilities - gas charges
Water rates	$461.25	Water rates
Repairs: replace 6 damaged stair nosings	$552.00	Repairs: replace 6 damaged stair nosings
Repairs: unblocking waste disposal unit (metal spoon inserted into unit	$161.00	Repairs: unblocking waste disposal unit (metal spoon inserted into unit
Cleaning: including rubbish removal	$805.00	Cleaning: including rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$2,091.59
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$2,091.59

Claims and awards for application 4844240 — net $2,091.59 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 4 February 2024

Amount: $4,457.14
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 4 February 2024

Utilities - gas charges

Amount: $434.76
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Utilities - gas charges

Water rates

Amount: $461.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Repairs: replace 6 damaged stair nosings

Amount: $552.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: replace 6 damaged stair nosings

Repairs: unblocking waste disposal unit (metal spoon inserted into unit

Amount: $161.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: unblocking waste disposal unit (metal spoon inserted into unit

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Rubbish Removal Filing Fee Rent arrears Property damage Water Rates

Order

Elisapeta Elia, Agaese Potifara and Paul Tuuamalii must pay Idea Home Property Management Limited $2,091.59 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $4,800.00 (5166706-003) to Idea Home Property Management Limited immediately.

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing. Calls to the tenant went unanswered.
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, gas charges and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 4 February 2024. The landlord provided rent records, gas invoices and water rates 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. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish.
The amounts ordered are proved.

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 following damage was caused during the tenancy: kitchen waste disposal unit and stair nosings. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4844240 — Rent arrears at 45 Atkinson Road, Titirangi, Auckland 0604

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 4844240 — Rent arrears at 45 Atkinson Road, Titirangi, Auckland 0604

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent, gas charges 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, gas charges 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