What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5195011?

The tribunal order states: Baileigh Rose Garrett and Brooklyn Kyle Wernham-Sewell must pay B&N

How much money was awarded in case 5195011?

Compensation: $454.25 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $400.00 awarded to landlord; Replace Garage Door Opener And Mailb…: $89.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $690.90 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5195011?

The primary dispute was Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5195011?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11786919-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5195011?

The tribunal order states: Baileigh Rose Garrett and Brooklyn Kyle Wernham-Sewell must pay B&N

How much money was awarded in case 5195011?

Compensation: $454.25 awarded to landlord; Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $400.00 awarded to landlord; Replace Garage Door Opener And Mailb…: $89.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $690.90 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5195011?

The primary dispute was Property damage.

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5195011?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11786919-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 3, 272 Marine Parade, New Brighton, Christchurch Tenancy Tribunal Case 5195011 — Property damage

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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 5195011 — net $1,661.15 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Cleaning, carpet cleaning, rubbish removal and dump fees	$690.90	Cleaning, carpet cleaning, rubbish removal and dump fees
Compensation for costs associated with breaking fixed term tenancy	$454.25	Compensation for costs associated with breaking fixed term tenancy
Replace damaged curtains in lounge and a bedroom	$400.00	Replace damaged curtains in lounge and a bedroom
Replace garage door opener and mailbox key	$89.00	Replace garage door opener and mailbox key
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,661.15
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,661.15

Claims and awards for application 5195011 — net $1,661.15 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Cleaning, carpet cleaning, rubbish removal and dump fees

Amount: $690.90
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning, carpet cleaning, rubbish removal and dump fees

Compensation for costs associated with breaking fixed term tenancy

Amount: $454.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Compensation for costs associated with breaking fixed term tenancy

Replace damaged curtains in lounge and a bedroom

Amount: $400.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace damaged curtains in lounge and a bedroom

Replace garage door opener and mailbox key

Amount: $89.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace garage door opener and mailbox key

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $27.00
Awarded to

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Compensation Filing Fee Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Baileigh Rose Garrett and Brooklyn Kyle Wernham-Sewell must pay B&N Properties Limited as agent for Thiagarajan Devi $1,661.15 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:

Reasons

Mr Toranza represented the landlord. The tenants did not attend the hearing.
The landlord has applied for compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.
The tenancy was a fixed term tenancy until 6 August 2025. The landlord agreed to release the tenants from the tenancy earlier. The landlord’s claim for costs associated with finding a replacement tenant is reasonable. I award the landlord the amount sought.

Did the tenants 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 (RTA).
The tenants did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The tenants did not return the garage door opener and the mailbox key.

Are the tenants 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 tenants 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.
Curtains and net curtains in the lounge and in a bedroom were damaged and had to be replaced. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenants have not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved by invoices, photos, and inspection reports.
As the application is successful, the tenants must pay the landlord’s Tribunal filing fee.

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 5195011 — net $1,661.15 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Cleaning, carpet cleaning, rubbish removal and dump fees	$690.90	Cleaning, carpet cleaning, rubbish removal and dump fees
Compensation for costs associated with breaking fixed term tenancy	$454.25	Compensation for costs associated with breaking fixed term tenancy
Replace damaged curtains in lounge and a bedroom	$400.00	Replace damaged curtains in lounge and a bedroom
Replace garage door opener and mailbox key	$89.00	Replace garage door opener and mailbox key
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,661.15
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,661.15

Claims and awards for application 5195011 — net $1,661.15 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Cleaning, carpet cleaning, rubbish removal and dump fees

Amount: $690.90
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning, carpet cleaning, rubbish removal and dump fees

Compensation for costs associated with breaking fixed term tenancy

Amount: $454.25
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Compensation for costs associated with breaking fixed term tenancy

Replace damaged curtains in lounge and a bedroom

Amount: $400.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace damaged curtains in lounge and a bedroom

Replace garage door opener and mailbox key

Amount: $89.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace garage door opener and mailbox key

Filing fee reimbursement

Amount: $27.00
Awarded to

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Compensation Filing Fee Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Baileigh Rose Garrett and Brooklyn Kyle Wernham-Sewell must pay B&N Properties Limited as agent for Thiagarajan Devi $1,661.15 immediately, calculated as shown in table below:

Reasons

Mr Toranza represented the landlord. The tenants did not attend the hearing.
The landlord has applied for compensation, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.
The tenancy was a fixed term tenancy until 6 August 2025. The landlord agreed to release the tenants from the tenancy earlier. The landlord’s claim for costs associated with finding a replacement tenant is reasonable. I award the landlord the amount sought.

Did the tenants 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 (RTA).
The tenants did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The tenants did not return the garage door opener and the mailbox key.

Are the tenants 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 tenants 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.
Curtains and net curtains in the lounge and in a bedroom were damaged and had to be replaced. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenants have not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved by invoices, photos, and inspection reports.
As the application is successful, the tenants must pay the landlord’s Tribunal filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5195011 — Property damage at Unit/Flat 3, 272 Marine Parade, New Brighton, Christchurch

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5195011 — Property damage at Unit/Flat 3, 272 Marine Parade, New Brighton, Christchurch

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Order

Reasons

Did the tenants comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

Are the tenants 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

Did the tenants comply with their obligations at the end of the tenancy?

Are the tenants responsible for the damage to the premises?

Topics & place

Residential Tenancies Act sections

Key findings

Property management

Frequently asked questions