What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5101709?

The tribunal order states: Madison Jaye Sabine must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities

How much money was awarded in case 5101709?

Cleaning: $678.61 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,367.43 awarded to landlord; Hole In Wall: $65.83 awarded to landlord; Replace Bathroom Door: $246.03 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $594.26 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $956.85 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $827.54 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5101709?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5101709?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11403229-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5101709?

The tribunal order states: Madison Jaye Sabine must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities

How much money was awarded in case 5101709?

Cleaning: $678.61 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,367.43 awarded to landlord; Hole In Wall: $65.83 awarded to landlord; Replace Bathroom Door: $246.03 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $594.26 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $956.85 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $827.54 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5101709?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5101709?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11403229-Tribunal_Order.pdf.

29 Boswell Street, Kawakawa, Kawakawa 0210 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5101709 — 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 5101709 — net $4,736.55 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears as at 7 February 2025	$1,367.43	Rent arrears as at 7 February 2025
Cleaning	$678.61	Cleaning
Replace bathroom door	$246.03	Replace bathroom door
Repairs: Hole in wall	$65.83	Repairs: Hole in wall
Window repairs: Re-glaze broken windows	$827.54	Window repairs: Re-glaze broken windows
Rubbish removal requested by tenant during tenancy	$594.26	Rubbish removal requested by tenant during tenancy
Rubbish removal	$956.85	Rubbish removal
Net award	$4,736.55
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,736.55

Claims and awards for application 5101709 — net $4,736.55 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears as at 7 February 2025

Amount: $1,367.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears as at 7 February 2025

Cleaning

Amount: $678.61
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Replace bathroom door

Amount: $246.03
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace bathroom door

Repairs: Hole in wall

Amount: $65.83
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Hole in wall

Window repairs: Re-glaze broken windows

Amount: $827.54
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs: Re-glaze broken windows

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Rent arrears Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Madison Jaye Sabine must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $4,736.55 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

Kāinga Ora ‘s application seeks rent arrears, cleaning, rubbish removal, and repair costs.
The hearing took place by phone today, 7 February 2025. Ms Smith represented Kāinga Ora at the hearing. I was unable to contact Ms Sabine on the phone number provided. Ms Smith confirmed that Kāinga Ora has received no contact from Ms Sabine since the end of the tenancy.
Kāinga Ora’s rent record shows rent arrears of $1,744.58 to the end of the tenancy. Kāinga Ora has continued to receive payments of $24.00 per week since the end of the tenancy, which it has applied to rent arrears. At the date of hearing the rent arrears have reduced to $1,367.43.
Ms Smith provided a copy of the entry inspection report and the final report in November 2024.
At the end of a tenancy, the tenant must remove all rubbish and leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy.
Rubbish seems to have been a problem for Ms Sabine during her brief tenancy.
In July 2024, she asked Kāinga Ora to arrange for a skip bin. They did so. Kāinga Ora was charged $1,188.52 for this skip bin, around double the usual cost, because of the amount of rubbish in it.
At the hearing Ms Smith said that Kāinga Ora is only seeking half of this cost from Ms Sabine.
The end of the tenancy photographs show that the tenant left large items of furniture and various household belongings and rubbish inside the house. Kāinga Ora seeks $756.85 for internal rubbish removal and disposal. I agree that this is fair and reasonable. The photographs show a significant amount of household belongings and rubbish, and the large items including a lounge suite and a bed are costly to dispose of.
Kāinga Ora also seeks $984.72 for disposal of exterior rubbish. The photographs show that the tenant left approximately 8-10 full black rubbish sacks and a couple of other bagged items piled up outside the house. This does not justify the claim for $984.72. This rubbish would have been relatively easy to deal with and could possibly have been left for roadside collection if it was put into appropriate collection bags or stickered. I will award $200.00 for disposal of this rubbish.
Kāinga Ora’s evidence shows that there was damage to the premises during the tenancy including: a. Bathroom door smashed. b. Two broken windows in the kitchen. c. Hole in the wall in the hallway.
The damage is beyond fair wear and tear.
The amount claimed for repairs is proven.
There was no bond for this tenancy.
The proven claim totals $4,736.55 per the table above.

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 5101709 — net $4,736.55 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears as at 7 February 2025	$1,367.43	Rent arrears as at 7 February 2025
Cleaning	$678.61	Cleaning
Replace bathroom door	$246.03	Replace bathroom door
Repairs: Hole in wall	$65.83	Repairs: Hole in wall
Window repairs: Re-glaze broken windows	$827.54	Window repairs: Re-glaze broken windows
Rubbish removal requested by tenant during tenancy	$594.26	Rubbish removal requested by tenant during tenancy
Rubbish removal	$956.85	Rubbish removal
Net award	$4,736.55
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$4,736.55

Claims and awards for application 5101709 — net $4,736.55 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears as at 7 February 2025

Amount: $1,367.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears as at 7 February 2025

Cleaning

Amount: $678.61
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Replace bathroom door

Amount: $246.03
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace bathroom door

Repairs: Hole in wall

Amount: $65.83
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Hole in wall

Window repairs: Re-glaze broken windows

Amount: $827.54
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Window repairs: Re-glaze broken windows

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Rent arrears Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Madison Jaye Sabine must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $4,736.55 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.

Reasons

Kāinga Ora ‘s application seeks rent arrears, cleaning, rubbish removal, and repair costs.
The hearing took place by phone today, 7 February 2025. Ms Smith represented Kāinga Ora at the hearing. I was unable to contact Ms Sabine on the phone number provided. Ms Smith confirmed that Kāinga Ora has received no contact from Ms Sabine since the end of the tenancy.
Kāinga Ora’s rent record shows rent arrears of $1,744.58 to the end of the tenancy. Kāinga Ora has continued to receive payments of $24.00 per week since the end of the tenancy, which it has applied to rent arrears. At the date of hearing the rent arrears have reduced to $1,367.43.
Ms Smith provided a copy of the entry inspection report and the final report in November 2024.
At the end of a tenancy, the tenant must remove all rubbish and leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy.
Rubbish seems to have been a problem for Ms Sabine during her brief tenancy.
In July 2024, she asked Kāinga Ora to arrange for a skip bin. They did so. Kāinga Ora was charged $1,188.52 for this skip bin, around double the usual cost, because of the amount of rubbish in it.
At the hearing Ms Smith said that Kāinga Ora is only seeking half of this cost from Ms Sabine.
The end of the tenancy photographs show that the tenant left large items of furniture and various household belongings and rubbish inside the house. Kāinga Ora seeks $756.85 for internal rubbish removal and disposal. I agree that this is fair and reasonable. The photographs show a significant amount of household belongings and rubbish, and the large items including a lounge suite and a bed are costly to dispose of.
Kāinga Ora also seeks $984.72 for disposal of exterior rubbish. The photographs show that the tenant left approximately 8-10 full black rubbish sacks and a couple of other bagged items piled up outside the house. This does not justify the claim for $984.72. This rubbish would have been relatively easy to deal with and could possibly have been left for roadside collection if it was put into appropriate collection bags or stickered. I will award $200.00 for disposal of this rubbish.
Kāinga Ora’s evidence shows that there was damage to the premises during the tenancy including: a. Bathroom door smashed. b. Two broken windows in the kitchen. c. Hole in the wall in the hallway.
The damage is beyond fair wear and tear.
The amount claimed for repairs is proven.
There was no bond for this tenancy.
The proven claim totals $4,736.55 per the table above.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5101709 — Rent arrears at 29 Boswell Street, Kawakawa, Kawakawa 0210

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