What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5119537?

The tribunal order states: John Leo Padgett must pay Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust $291.93

How much money was awarded in case 5119537?

Cleaning: $200.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $115.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $172.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $232.43 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5119537?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5119537?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11356622-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5119537?

The tribunal order states: John Leo Padgett must pay Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust $291.93

How much money was awarded in case 5119537?

Cleaning: $200.00 awarded to landlord; Cleaning: $115.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $172.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $232.43 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5119537?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5119537?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11356622-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 17, 146 King Street, Sydenham, Christchurch Tenancy Tribunal Case 5119537 — 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 5119537 — net $291.93 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$232.43	Rent arrears
Cleaning	$200.00	Cleaning
Oven/stove cleaning	$115.00	Oven/stove cleaning
Lock/key replacement	$172.50	Lock/key replacement
Net award	$291.93
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$291.93

Claims and awards for application 5119537 — net $291.93 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $232.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Cleaning

Amount: $200.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Oven/stove cleaning

Amount: $115.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Oven/stove cleaning

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $172.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Net award

Landlord $291.93

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $291.93

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Property damage Rent arrears

Order

John Leo Padgett must pay Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust $291.93 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $428.00 (3412678-004) to Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust immediately.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing. Mr Waters attended for the landlord.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation and refund of the bond, following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 30 October 2024. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy being $232.43.

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 under section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the Act).
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy in all respects and did not remove all rubbish.
The landlord provided evidence to prove that the oven and parts of the premises required some additional cleaning.
The tenant said he had a short time to arrange his move and had done his best though he acknowledged that some further work may have been required.
The tenant acknowledged that he had not returned the keys.
The amounts ordered, are less than the actual costs (evidenced by invoices supplied) in accordance with this landlord’s usual practise and the cleaning cost was reduced further at the hearing.
These amounts 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 under sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B of the Act.
During the tenancy the front door was damaged. The jamb was dislodged and the safety glass pane at the bottom of the door was broken.
The landlord provided evidence to support the claim.
The tenant gave an explanation for the damage which was consistent with the landlord’s photographs and disproved the tenant’s liability for the cost of repairs.
The landlord accepted the tenant’s explanation and withdrew the claims relating to the door and glass repairs at the hearing.

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 5119537 — net $291.93 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears	$232.43	Rent arrears
Cleaning	$200.00	Cleaning
Oven/stove cleaning	$115.00	Oven/stove cleaning
Lock/key replacement	$172.50	Lock/key replacement
Net award	$291.93
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$291.93

Claims and awards for application 5119537 — net $291.93 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears

Amount: $232.43
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears

Cleaning

Amount: $200.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Oven/stove cleaning

Amount: $115.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Oven/stove cleaning

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $172.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Net award

Landlord $291.93

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $291.93

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Property damage Rent arrears

Order

John Leo Padgett must pay Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust $291.93 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $428.00 (3412678-004) to Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust immediately.

Reasons

Both parties attended the hearing. Mr Waters attended for the landlord.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation and refund of the bond, following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 30 October 2024. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy being $232.43.

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 under section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the Act).
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy in all respects and did not remove all rubbish.
The landlord provided evidence to prove that the oven and parts of the premises required some additional cleaning.
The tenant said he had a short time to arrange his move and had done his best though he acknowledged that some further work may have been required.
The tenant acknowledged that he had not returned the keys.
The amounts ordered, are less than the actual costs (evidenced by invoices supplied) in accordance with this landlord’s usual practise and the cleaning cost was reduced further at the hearing.
These amounts 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 under sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B of the Act.
During the tenancy the front door was damaged. The jamb was dislodged and the safety glass pane at the bottom of the door was broken.
The landlord provided evidence to support the claim.
The tenant gave an explanation for the damage which was consistent with the landlord’s photographs and disproved the tenant’s liability for the cost of repairs.
The landlord accepted the tenant’s explanation and withdrew the claims relating to the door and glass repairs at the hearing.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5119537 — Cleanliness at Unit/Flat 17, 146 King Street, Sydenham, Christchurch

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5119537 — Cleanliness at Unit/Flat 17, 146 King Street, Sydenham, Christchurch

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