What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4851664?

The tribunal order states: Ngawai Poa must pay 360 Property Management Limited $1,395.85

How much money was awarded in case 4851664?

Cleaning: $586.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Pest Control: $290.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $567.82 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $948.75 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $994.28 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $308.06 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4851664?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4851664?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10612508-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4851664?

The tribunal order states: Ngawai Poa must pay 360 Property Management Limited $1,395.85

How much money was awarded in case 4851664?

Cleaning: $586.50 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $20.44 awarded to landlord; Pest Control: $290.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $567.82 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $948.75 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $994.28 awarded to landlord; Water Rates: $308.06 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4851664?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4851664?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10612508-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

3 Berrett Place, Otara, Auckland 2023 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4851664 — 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 4851664 — net $1,395.85 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 14 February 2024	$994.28	Rent arrears to 14 February 2024
Water rates	$308.06	Water rates
Cleaning	$586.50	Cleaning
Plumbing repairs in bathroom	$567.82	Plumbing repairs in bathroom
Pest control	$290.00	Pest control
Repairs to walls	$948.75	Repairs to walls
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,395.85
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,395.85

Claims and awards for application 4851664 — net $1,395.85 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 14 February 2024

Amount: $994.28
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 14 February 2024

Water rates

Amount: $308.06
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Cleaning

Amount: $586.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Plumbing repairs in bathroom

Amount: $567.82
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Plumbing repairs in bathroom

Pest control

Amount: $290.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Pest control

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Pest Control Property damage Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

Ngawai Poa must pay 360 Property Management Limited $1,395.85 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,320.00 (3039125-007) to 360 Property Management Limited immediately.

Reasons

Ms Savila and Ms Williams 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 and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 14 February 2024. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount of rent owing owing at the end of the tenancy as well as the outstanding amount for water rates.

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. Pest control treatment was needed for ants and cockroaches.

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. There were holes in the walls that the tenant tried to repair. The repairs were not done well, and the landlord had to have the walls repaired by a tradesperson.
There was damage to bathroom fittings that required a plumber to repair. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved by invoices and photos and by the evidence the landlord’s representatives gave at the hearing.
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 4851664 — net $1,395.85 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 14 February 2024	$994.28	Rent arrears to 14 February 2024
Water rates	$308.06	Water rates
Cleaning	$586.50	Cleaning
Plumbing repairs in bathroom	$567.82	Plumbing repairs in bathroom
Pest control	$290.00	Pest control
Repairs to walls	$948.75	Repairs to walls
Filing fee reimbursement	$20.44	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,395.85
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,395.85

Claims and awards for application 4851664 — net $1,395.85 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 14 February 2024

Amount: $994.28
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 14 February 2024

Water rates

Amount: $308.06
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Water rates

Cleaning

Amount: $586.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Plumbing repairs in bathroom

Amount: $567.82
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Plumbing repairs in bathroom

Pest control

Amount: $290.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Pest control

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Pest Control Property damage Rent arrears Water Rates

Order

Ngawai Poa must pay 360 Property Management Limited $1,395.85 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,320.00 (3039125-007) to 360 Property Management Limited immediately.

Reasons

Ms Savila and Ms Williams 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 and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 14 February 2024. The landlord provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amount of rent owing owing at the end of the tenancy as well as the outstanding amount for water rates.

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. Pest control treatment was needed for ants and cockroaches.

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. There were holes in the walls that the tenant tried to repair. The repairs were not done well, and the landlord had to have the walls repaired by a tradesperson.
There was damage to bathroom fittings that required a plumber to repair. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved by invoices and photos and by the evidence the landlord’s representatives gave at the hearing.
As the application is successful, the tenant must pay the landlord’s Tribunal filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4851664 — Rent arrears at 3 Berrett Place, Otara, Auckland 2023

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 4851664 — Rent arrears at 3 Berrett Place, Otara, Auckland 2023

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

How much is owed for rent 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 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