What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4980190?

The tribunal order states: Haylie Powell must pay Seddon Street Property Management Limited Lee

How much money was awarded in case 4980190?

Building Materials: $480.03 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Less Payment Received: $2,875.00 awarded to tenant; Cleaning: $3,725.00 awarded to landlord; Plastering And Painting: $1,073.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $460.94 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4980190?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness. Related themes: Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4980190?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11104386-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4980190?

The tribunal order states: Haylie Powell must pay Seddon Street Property Management Limited Lee

How much money was awarded in case 4980190?

Building Materials: $480.03 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Less Payment Received: $2,875.00 awarded to tenant; Cleaning: $3,725.00 awarded to landlord; Plastering And Painting: $1,073.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $460.94 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4980190?

The primary dispute was Cleanliness. Related themes: Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4980190?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11104386-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

83 Winchester Street, Levin, Levin 5510 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4980190 — Cleanliness

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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 4980190 — net $590.97 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Repairs: plastering and painting	$1,073.00		Repairs: plastering and painting
Window repairs: - ranch slider	$460.94		Window repairs: - ranch slider
Building materials	$480.03		Building materials
Repairs: Damage to the house and cleaning	$3,725.00		Repairs: Damage to the house and cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00		cause the landlord has been wholly successful with the claim, the filing fee of $27.00 is ordered. B Smallbone 20 November 2024 _______________________________…
less payment received		$2,875.00	less payment received
Total award	$5,765.97	$2,875.00
Net award	$590.97
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$590.97

Claims and awards for application 4980190 — net $590.97 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Repairs: plastering and painting

Amount: $1,073.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: plastering and painting

Window repairs: - ranch slider

Amount: $460.94
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs: - ranch slider

Building materials

Amount: $480.03
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Building materials

Repairs: Damage to the house and cleaning

Amount: $3,725.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Damage to the house and cleaning

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $27.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: cause the landlord has been wholly successful with the claim, the filing fee of $27.00 is ordered. B Smallbone 20 November 2024 _______________________________…

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Cleanliness Property damage

Order

Haylie Powell must pay Seddon Street Property Management Limited Lee David Hamilton $590.97 immediately.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,300.00 (6441682-019) to Seddon Street Property Management Limited Lee David Hamilton immediately.
The amount to pay is calculated as shown in table below:

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following 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 is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.
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.
There was significant damage to all areas of the premises that arose because of fighting between siblings during the tenancy. This happened repeatedly. The landlord provided photos in support of the claim and invoices to establish the cost of repairs. The tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved. Filing Fee
Because the landlord has been wholly successful with the claim, the filing fee of $27.00 is ordered.

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 4980190 — net $590.97 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Tenant	Reason
Repairs: plastering and painting	$1,073.00		Repairs: plastering and painting
Window repairs: - ranch slider	$460.94		Window repairs: - ranch slider
Building materials	$480.03		Building materials
Repairs: Damage to the house and cleaning	$3,725.00		Repairs: Damage to the house and cleaning
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00		cause the landlord has been wholly successful with the claim, the filing fee of $27.00 is ordered. B Smallbone 20 November 2024 _______________________________…
less payment received		$2,875.00	less payment received
Total award	$5,765.97	$2,875.00
Net award	$590.97
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$590.97

Claims and awards for application 4980190 — net $590.97 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Repairs: plastering and painting

Amount: $1,073.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: plastering and painting

Window repairs: - ranch slider

Amount: $460.94
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs: - ranch slider

Building materials

Amount: $480.03
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Building materials

Repairs: Damage to the house and cleaning

Amount: $3,725.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Damage to the house and cleaning

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $27.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: cause the landlord has been wholly successful with the claim, the filing fee of $27.00 is ordered. B Smallbone 20 November 2024 _______________________________…

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Cleanliness Property damage

Order

Haylie Powell must pay Seddon Street Property Management Limited Lee David Hamilton $590.97 immediately.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,300.00 (6441682-019) to Seddon Street Property Management Limited Lee David Hamilton immediately.
The amount to pay is calculated as shown in table below:

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following 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 is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.
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.
There was significant damage to all areas of the premises that arose because of fighting between siblings during the tenancy. This happened repeatedly. The landlord provided photos in support of the claim and invoices to establish the cost of repairs. The tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved. Filing Fee
Because the landlord has been wholly successful with the claim, the filing fee of $27.00 is ordered.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4980190 — Cleanliness at 83 Winchester Street, Levin, Levin 5510

At a glance

Tenancy Tribunal case 4980190 — Cleanliness at 83 Winchester Street, Levin, Levin 5510

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

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

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