What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5030802?

The tribunal order states: Samuel Matthews must pay Team Group Rentals Limited - As Agent For Shane

How much money was awarded in case 5030802?

Cleaning: $180.00 awarded to landlord; Curtain Work: $363.10 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $240.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $195.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,346.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $184.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5030802?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5030802?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11085016-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5030802?

The tribunal order states: Samuel Matthews must pay Team Group Rentals Limited - As Agent For Shane

How much money was awarded in case 5030802?

Cleaning: $180.00 awarded to landlord; Curtain Work: $363.10 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Lawns and Garden Work: $240.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $195.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,346.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $184.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5030802?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5030802?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11085016-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

157 Te Horo Beach Road, Te Horo, RD 1, Otaki 5581 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5030802 — 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 5030802 — net $435.60 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to termination	$1,346.00	Rent arrears to termination
Window repairs	$195.50	Window repairs
Lawns and Garden work	$240.00	Lawns and Garden work
Curtain work	$363.10	Curtain work
Cleaning	$180.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$184.00	Rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$435.60
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$435.60

Claims and awards for application 5030802 — net $435.60 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to termination

Amount: $1,346.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to termination

Window repairs

Amount: $195.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $240.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Curtain work

Amount: $363.10
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Curtain work

Cleaning

Amount: $180.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Samuel Matthews must pay Team Group Rentals Limited - As Agent For Shane And Eileen Walker $435.60 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,100.00 (3449934-007) to Team Group Rentals Limited - As Agent For Shane And Eileen Walker immediately. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to termination$1,346.00 Window repairs$195.50 Lawns and Garden work$240.00 Curtain work$363.10 Cleaning$180.00 Rubbish removal$184.00 Filing fee reimbursement$27.00 Total award$2,535.60 Bond$2,100.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$435.60

Reasons

Only the landlord attended 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?

The tenancy ended on 20 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 landlord provided photos of the condition of the property at the end of the tenancy. The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish. The lawns and gardens needed to be attended to. Curtains were removed from rails. This required work finding replacement parts and rehanging curtains.
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.
A window was broken during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.

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 5030802 — net $435.60 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to termination	$1,346.00	Rent arrears to termination
Window repairs	$195.50	Window repairs
Lawns and Garden work	$240.00	Lawns and Garden work
Curtain work	$363.10	Curtain work
Cleaning	$180.00	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$184.00	Rubbish removal
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$435.60
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$435.60

Claims and awards for application 5030802 — net $435.60 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to termination

Amount: $1,346.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to termination

Window repairs

Amount: $195.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs

Lawns and Garden work

Amount: $240.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lawns and Garden work

Curtain work

Amount: $363.10
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Curtain work

Cleaning

Amount: $180.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Filing Fee Lawns And Garden Work Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Samuel Matthews must pay Team Group Rentals Limited - As Agent For Shane And Eileen Walker $435.60 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,100.00 (3449934-007) to Team Group Rentals Limited - As Agent For Shane And Eileen Walker immediately. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to termination$1,346.00 Window repairs$195.50 Lawns and Garden work$240.00 Curtain work$363.10 Cleaning$180.00 Rubbish removal$184.00 Filing fee reimbursement$27.00 Total award$2,535.60 Bond$2,100.00 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$435.60

Reasons

Only the landlord attended 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?

The tenancy ended on 20 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 landlord provided photos of the condition of the property at the end of the tenancy. The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy, and did not remove all rubbish. The lawns and gardens needed to be attended to. Curtains were removed from rails. This required work finding replacement parts and rehanging curtains.
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.
A window was broken during the tenancy. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5030802 — Rent arrears at 157 Te Horo Beach Road, Te Horo, RD 1, Otaki 5581

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5030802 — Rent arrears at 157 Te Horo Beach Road, Te Horo, RD 1, Otaki 5581

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