What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4932273?

The tribunal order states: Sisifo Tauvale Perese must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities

How much money was awarded in case 4932273?

Cleaning: $155.91 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $437.41 awarded to landlord; Grass Clipping Disposal: $81.88 awarded to landlord; Lawns: $400.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,437.71 awarded to landlord; To Walls: $209.17 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $144.79 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $136.13 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4932273?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4932273?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10980515-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4932273?

The tribunal order states: Sisifo Tauvale Perese must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities

How much money was awarded in case 4932273?

Cleaning: $155.91 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $437.41 awarded to landlord; Grass Clipping Disposal: $81.88 awarded to landlord; Lawns: $400.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,437.71 awarded to landlord; To Walls: $209.17 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $144.79 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $136.13 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4932273?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4932273?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/10980515-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

8 Tate Place, Otara, Auckland 2023 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4932273 — 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 4932273 — net $5,003.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to termination	$3,437.71	Rent arrears to termination
Repairs: to walls	$209.17	Repairs: to walls
Oven cleaning	$155.91	Oven cleaning
Lawns	$400.00	Lawns
Grass clipping disposal	$81.88	Grass clipping disposal
Cleaning	$437.41	Cleaning
Rubbish removal: interior	$136.13	Rubbish removal: interior
Rubbish removal: exterior	$144.79	Rubbish removal: exterior
Net award	$5,003.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$5,003.00

Claims and awards for application 4932273 — net $5,003.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to termination

Amount: $3,437.71
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to termination

Repairs: to walls

Amount: $209.17
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: to walls

Oven cleaning

Amount: $155.91
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Oven cleaning

Lawns

Amount: $400.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns

Grass clipping disposal

Amount: $81.88
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Grass clipping disposal

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Rent arrears Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Sisifo Tauvale Perese must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $5,003.00 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to termination$3,437.71 Repairs: to walls$209.17 Oven cleaning$155.91 Lawns$400.00 Grass clipping disposal$81.88 Cleaning$437.41 Rubbish removal: interior$136.13 Rubbish removal: exterior$144.79 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$5,003.00

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing. The tenant was phoned twice at the time of the hearing, but calls went to voicemail on each call.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and compensation following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 6 May 2024. The landlord provided rent records which prove $3,437.71 was owing at the end of the tenancy. Nothing has been paid after the tenancy ended.

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 and remove all rubbish. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The landlord provided photos of the condition of the premises at the end of the tenancy. The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove the considerable amount of rubbish. Lawns were left very long.
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 damage to the walls was caused during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. The amount ordered has been proved by receipts and photos.

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 4932273 — net $5,003.00 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to termination	$3,437.71	Rent arrears to termination
Repairs: to walls	$209.17	Repairs: to walls
Oven cleaning	$155.91	Oven cleaning
Lawns	$400.00	Lawns
Grass clipping disposal	$81.88	Grass clipping disposal
Cleaning	$437.41	Cleaning
Rubbish removal: interior	$136.13	Rubbish removal: interior
Rubbish removal: exterior	$144.79	Rubbish removal: exterior
Net award	$5,003.00
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$5,003.00

Claims and awards for application 4932273 — net $5,003.00 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to termination

Amount: $3,437.71
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to termination

Repairs: to walls

Amount: $209.17
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: to walls

Oven cleaning

Amount: $155.91
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Oven cleaning

Lawns

Amount: $400.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns

Grass clipping disposal

Amount: $81.88
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Grass clipping disposal

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Rent arrears Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Sisifo Tauvale Perese must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $5,003.00 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to termination$3,437.71 Repairs: to walls$209.17 Oven cleaning$155.91 Lawns$400.00 Grass clipping disposal$81.88 Cleaning$437.41 Rubbish removal: interior$136.13 Rubbish removal: exterior$144.79 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$5,003.00

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing. The tenant was phoned twice at the time of the hearing, but calls went to voicemail on each call.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and compensation following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 6 May 2024. The landlord provided rent records which prove $3,437.71 was owing at the end of the tenancy. Nothing has been paid after the tenancy ended.

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 and remove all rubbish. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
The landlord provided photos of the condition of the premises at the end of the tenancy. The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove the considerable amount of rubbish. Lawns were left very long.
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 damage to the walls was caused during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage. The amount ordered has been proved by receipts and photos.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4932273 — Rent arrears at 8 Tate Place, Otara, Auckland 2023

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 4932273 — Rent arrears at 8 Tate Place, Otara, Auckland 2023

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

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

Frequently asked questions