What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5125309?

The tribunal order states: Dillon Wright must pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited as agent for Kim and Paige

How much money was awarded in case 5125309?

Individual award amounts are in the official MoJ PDF. Claim amounts appear on this page when claims and net totals reconcile.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5125309?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5125309?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11958208-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5125309?

The tribunal order states: Dillon Wright must pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited as agent for Kim and Paige

How much money was awarded in case 5125309?

Individual award amounts are in the official MoJ PDF. Claim amounts appear on this page when claims and net totals reconcile.

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5125309?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5125309?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11958208-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit 2, 14 Spinella Drive, Bayview, Auckland 0629 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5125309 — Rent arrears

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Order

Dillon Wright must pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited as agent for Kim and Paige Mekkelholt $1,185.95 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Tribunal directs the Bond Centre to pay $1,042.50 of the bond (6262330-011) to Barfoot & Thompson Limited as agent for Kim and Paige Mekkelholt immediately. The Bond Centre it to retain the balance of the bond of $1,042.50 until further direction of the Tribunal.

Reasons

Clay Reeve of Barfoot & Thompson appeared for the landlords who also attended court today.
The tenant did not attend. The hearing proceeded in the tenant’s absence.
The tenancy has ended. The landlords apply for orders for unpaid rent and water bills, compensation for damage to a skirting board, refund of money paid to the tenant for a fridge they never delivered, reimbursement of the filing fee, and payment over of the bond.

How much does the tenant owe for rent and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 22 November 2024. Mr Reeve provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amounts the tenant owes the landlords for unpaid rent and water.

Did the tenant comply with their cleaning obligations at the end of the tenancy?

When their tenancy ends, the tenant must vacate the premises and leave them reasonably clean and tidy. 1
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy when her moved out.
The landlords paid a contractor $287.50 to clean the premises to a reasonable standard.
The tenant must reimburse the landlords for the cost of cleaning.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Tenants are liable for damage that is more than fair wear and tear if they caused the damage intentionally or carelessly or permitted the damage to occur. 2
The tenant removed a small section of skirting board to try to squeeze their too-big fridge into the kitchen fridge recess. The tenant did not repair the damage.
The landlords had to pay a tradesperson $230.00 to repair the skirting board.
The tenant must reimburse the landlords for their loss. Filing fee
The tenant must reimburse the landlords for the cost of the filing fee. 3 Fridge monies
The landlords paid the tenant $400.00 for one of their oversized fridges. However, the tenant breached the contract by failing to deliver the fridge to the landlord.
The Tribunal orders the tenant to reimburse the landlords their $400.00. 1 Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA), s 40(1)(e)(iii). 2 RTA, s 40(2)(a), 41, 49B. 3 RTA, s 102(4)(a). Joint and several liability, and the co-tenant
This order reflects this tenant’s joint and several liability for the tenancy. The landlords also claim against this tenant’s former co-tenant. It is possible when determining that case, the Tribunal will also find the co-tenant jointly liable for about $1,444.56 of the amount ordered against this tenant. If so, that will not change this tenant’s liability under this order.
However, for fairness and tidiness, I have allocated 50 per cent of the bond to this tenant and 50 percent to the co-tenant.
This tenant’s share of the bond is $1,042.50. Bond
The Bond Centre is to release this tenant’s half-share of the bond is to the landlords in part-payment of what he owes the landlords under this order.

Order

Dillon Wright must pay Barfoot & Thompson Limited as agent for Kim and Paige Mekkelholt $1,185.95 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Tribunal directs the Bond Centre to pay $1,042.50 of the bond (6262330-011) to Barfoot & Thompson Limited as agent for Kim and Paige Mekkelholt immediately. The Bond Centre it to retain the balance of the bond of $1,042.50 until further direction of the Tribunal.

Reasons

Clay Reeve of Barfoot & Thompson appeared for the landlords who also attended court today.
The tenant did not attend. The hearing proceeded in the tenant’s absence.
The tenancy has ended. The landlords apply for orders for unpaid rent and water bills, compensation for damage to a skirting board, refund of money paid to the tenant for a fridge they never delivered, reimbursement of the filing fee, and payment over of the bond.

How much does the tenant owe for rent and water rates?

The tenancy ended on 22 November 2024. Mr Reeve provided rent records and water rates invoices which prove the amounts the tenant owes the landlords for unpaid rent and water.

Did the tenant comply with their cleaning obligations at the end of the tenancy?

When their tenancy ends, the tenant must vacate the premises and leave them reasonably clean and tidy. 1
The tenant did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy when her moved out.
The landlords paid a contractor $287.50 to clean the premises to a reasonable standard.
The tenant must reimburse the landlords for the cost of cleaning.

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Tenants are liable for damage that is more than fair wear and tear if they caused the damage intentionally or carelessly or permitted the damage to occur. 2
The tenant removed a small section of skirting board to try to squeeze their too-big fridge into the kitchen fridge recess. The tenant did not repair the damage.
The landlords had to pay a tradesperson $230.00 to repair the skirting board.
The tenant must reimburse the landlords for their loss. Filing fee
The tenant must reimburse the landlords for the cost of the filing fee. 3 Fridge monies
The landlords paid the tenant $400.00 for one of their oversized fridges. However, the tenant breached the contract by failing to deliver the fridge to the landlord.
The Tribunal orders the tenant to reimburse the landlords their $400.00. 1 Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA), s 40(1)(e)(iii). 2 RTA, s 40(2)(a), 41, 49B. 3 RTA, s 102(4)(a). Joint and several liability, and the co-tenant
This order reflects this tenant’s joint and several liability for the tenancy. The landlords also claim against this tenant’s former co-tenant. It is possible when determining that case, the Tribunal will also find the co-tenant jointly liable for about $1,444.56 of the amount ordered against this tenant. If so, that will not change this tenant’s liability under this order.
However, for fairness and tidiness, I have allocated 50 per cent of the bond to this tenant and 50 percent to the co-tenant.
This tenant’s share of the bond is $1,042.50. Bond
The Bond Centre is to release this tenant’s half-share of the bond is to the landlords in part-payment of what he owes the landlords under this order.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5125309 — Rent arrears at Unit 2, 14 Spinella Drive, Bayview, Auckland 0629

Tenancy Tribunal case 5125309 — Rent arrears at Unit 2, 14 Spinella Drive, Bayview, Auckland 0629

Order

Reasons

How much does the tenant owe for rent and water rates?

Did the tenant comply with their cleaning obligations at the end of the tenancy?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Property management

Order

Reasons

How much does the tenant owe for rent and water rates?

Did the tenant comply with their cleaning obligations at the end of the tenancy?

Is the tenant responsible for the damage to the premises?

Property management