What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4991648?

The tribunal order states: Renee Taua must pay Reforma P.M. Limited T/As Harcourts As Agent For

How much money was awarded in case 4991648?

Cleaning: $2,856.60 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $176.56 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,428.95 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $250.00 awarded to landlord; Toilet Door: $523.39 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $941.56 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4991648?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4991648?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11061412-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 4991648?

The tribunal order states: Renee Taua must pay Reforma P.M. Limited T/As Harcourts As Agent For

How much money was awarded in case 4991648?

Cleaning: $2,856.60 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $176.56 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,428.95 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $250.00 awarded to landlord; Toilet Door: $523.39 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $941.56 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 4991648?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 4991648?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11061412-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

14B Kindergarten Drive, Conifer Grove, Takanini 2112 Tenancy Tribunal Case 4991648 — 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 4991648 — net $6,204.06 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 8 August 2024	$1,428.95	Rent arrears to 8 August 2024
Rubbish removal	$941.56	Rubbish removal
Cleaning	$2,856.60	Cleaning
Repairs: garage door (insurance excess only	$250.00	Repairs: garage door (insurance excess only
Repairs: toilet door	$523.39	Repairs: toilet door
Electrical fittings replacement/repair: light battens	$176.56	Electrical fittings replacement/repair: light battens
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$6,204.06
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$6,204.06

Claims and awards for application 4991648 — net $6,204.06 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 8 August 2024

Amount: $1,428.95
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 8 August 2024

Rubbish removal

Amount: $941.56
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Cleaning

Amount: $2,856.60
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Repairs: garage door (insurance excess only

Amount: $250.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: garage door (insurance excess only

Repairs: toilet door

Amount: $523.39
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: toilet door

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Property damage Filing Fee Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Renee Taua must pay Reforma P.M. Limited T/As Harcourts As Agent For William Joseph & Veronica June Atherton Trust $6,204.06 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 8 August 2024. The landlord provided rent records 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 premises is significantly soiled.
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.
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 four weeks' rent (or four weeks' market rent in the case of a tenant paying income-related rent). See section 49B(3)(a) RTA.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: light battens, toilet door and garage door. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved. The tenant's liability on garage door repairs has been limited to the lesser of the applicable insurance excess accordingly.

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 4991648 — net $6,204.06 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 8 August 2024	$1,428.95	Rent arrears to 8 August 2024
Rubbish removal	$941.56	Rubbish removal
Cleaning	$2,856.60	Cleaning
Repairs: garage door (insurance excess only	$250.00	Repairs: garage door (insurance excess only
Repairs: toilet door	$523.39	Repairs: toilet door
Electrical fittings replacement/repair: light battens	$176.56	Electrical fittings replacement/repair: light battens
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$6,204.06
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$6,204.06

Claims and awards for application 4991648 — net $6,204.06 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 8 August 2024

Amount: $1,428.95
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 8 August 2024

Rubbish removal

Amount: $941.56
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Cleaning

Amount: $2,856.60
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Repairs: garage door (insurance excess only

Amount: $250.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: garage door (insurance excess only

Repairs: toilet door

Amount: $523.39
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: toilet door

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Property damage Filing Fee Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Renee Taua must pay Reforma P.M. Limited T/As Harcourts As Agent For William Joseph & Veronica June Atherton Trust $6,204.06 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

Only the landlord attended the hearing.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 8 August 2024. The landlord provided rent records 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 premises is significantly soiled.
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.
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 four weeks' rent (or four weeks' market rent in the case of a tenant paying income-related rent). See section 49B(3)(a) RTA.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: light battens, toilet door and garage door. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved. The tenant's liability on garage door repairs has been limited to the lesser of the applicable insurance excess accordingly.

Tenancy Tribunal case 4991648 — Cleanliness at 14B Kindergarten Drive, Conifer Grove, Takanini 2112

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Tenancy Tribunal case 4991648 — Cleanliness at 14B Kindergarten Drive, Conifer Grove, Takanini 2112

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

Property management

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

Property management

Frequently asked questions