What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5123598?

The tribunal order states: Josh Hawira must pay Lalitha Devi Bhamidipati $1,141.29 immediately,

How much money was awarded in case 5123598?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,314.29 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5123598?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5123598?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11569321-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5123598?

The tribunal order states: Josh Hawira must pay Lalitha Devi Bhamidipati $1,141.29 immediately,

How much money was awarded in case 5123598?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $3,314.29 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5123598?

The primary dispute was Rent arrears.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5123598?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11569321-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat Flat 1, 358 Fergusson Drive, Heretaunga, Upper Tenancy Tribunal Case 5123598 — 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 5123598 — net $1,141.29 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 30.1.2025	$3,314.29	Rent arrears to 30.1.2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,141.29
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,141.29

Claims and awards for application 5123598 — net $1,141.29 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 30.1.2025

Amount: $3,314.29
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 30.1.2025

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $27.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $1,141.29

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,141.29

Dismissed claims

Other Claims — All other claims dismissed

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

Josh Hawira must pay Lalitha Devi Bhamidipati $1,141.29 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,200.00 (6499214-008) to Lalitha Devi Bhamidipati immediately.
All other claims are dismissed.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. There was no appearance by the tenant.
This was a fixed term tenancy commencing on 23 September 2024 and to end on 23 September 2025. However, the tenant fell into arrears and the landlord agreed to his request to end the tenancy early on three weeks’ notice effective 27 January 2025. Subsequently, the landlord agreed to the tenant’s request for some more time to vacate so that the tenancy was to end on 30 January 2025. They agreed to meet that day at 4.30pm to complete a bond inspection and for handover of the keys.
On 30 January 2025, the landlord arrived at the property as arranged but the tenant was not there. The landlord waited for 90 minutes and also tried to call him. The tenant had taken most of his belongings but left some items and did not leave the keys.
I am satisfied on the evidence that the tenancy ended on 30 January as agreed between the parties.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and has provided rent records which prove the amount owing.
The landlord has made various other claims regarding cleaning, disposal of the tenants’ belongings/rubbish, repairs and changing the locks. She has obtained quotes for some of this work. However, she has not carried out any of the work.
As discussed at the hearing, I am not satisfied that the claim amounts are proved. While the Tribunal can sometimes award compensation based on quotes, I am not persuaded it is appropriate in this case. In short, the landlord needs to complete the work and she may then apply for compensation for the costs she incurs, supported by invoices, receipts, or other suitable forms of evidence. The landlord will also need to ensure that she brings evidence to prove any damage claimed and that cleaning was required, such as photos. Therefore, the remaining claims in paragraph 6 are dismissed for lack of evidence. The landlord may bring a further application for compensation once the work is done and quantified.

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 5123598 — net $1,141.29 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 30.1.2025	$3,314.29	Rent arrears to 30.1.2025
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,141.29
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,141.29

Claims and awards for application 5123598 — net $1,141.29 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 30.1.2025

Amount: $3,314.29
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 30.1.2025

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $27.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Filing fee reimbursement

Net award

Landlord $1,141.29

Total payable by Tenant to Landlord

Landlord $1,141.29

Dismissed claims

Other Claims — All other claims dismissed

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Rent arrears

Order

Josh Hawira must pay Lalitha Devi Bhamidipati $1,141.29 immediately, calculated as shown in the table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $2,200.00 (6499214-008) to Lalitha Devi Bhamidipati immediately.
All other claims are dismissed.

Reasons

The landlord attended the hearing. There was no appearance by the tenant.
This was a fixed term tenancy commencing on 23 September 2024 and to end on 23 September 2025. However, the tenant fell into arrears and the landlord agreed to his request to end the tenancy early on three weeks’ notice effective 27 January 2025. Subsequently, the landlord agreed to the tenant’s request for some more time to vacate so that the tenancy was to end on 30 January 2025. They agreed to meet that day at 4.30pm to complete a bond inspection and for handover of the keys.
On 30 January 2025, the landlord arrived at the property as arranged but the tenant was not there. The landlord waited for 90 minutes and also tried to call him. The tenant had taken most of his belongings but left some items and did not leave the keys.
I am satisfied on the evidence that the tenancy ended on 30 January as agreed between the parties.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and has provided rent records which prove the amount owing.
The landlord has made various other claims regarding cleaning, disposal of the tenants’ belongings/rubbish, repairs and changing the locks. She has obtained quotes for some of this work. However, she has not carried out any of the work.
As discussed at the hearing, I am not satisfied that the claim amounts are proved. While the Tribunal can sometimes award compensation based on quotes, I am not persuaded it is appropriate in this case. In short, the landlord needs to complete the work and she may then apply for compensation for the costs she incurs, supported by invoices, receipts, or other suitable forms of evidence. The landlord will also need to ensure that she brings evidence to prove any damage claimed and that cleaning was required, such as photos. Therefore, the remaining claims in paragraph 6 are dismissed for lack of evidence. The landlord may bring a further application for compensation once the work is done and quantified.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5123598 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Flat 1, 358 Fergusson Drive, Heretaunga, Upper

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5123598 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat Flat 1, 358 Fergusson Drive, Heretaunga, Upper

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