What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5195931?

The tribunal order states: Nadia Leigh Byron must pay Inspire Property Management Limited $1,205.67

How much money was awarded in case 5195931?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $143.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,715.27 awarded to landlord; Light In Bedroom And Oven: $119.90 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $450.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $550.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5195931?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5195931?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11907011-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5195931?

The tribunal order states: Nadia Leigh Byron must pay Inspire Property Management Limited $1,205.67

How much money was awarded in case 5195931?

Filing Fee: $27.00 awarded to landlord; Property Damage: $143.50 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $1,715.27 awarded to landlord; Light In Bedroom And Oven: $119.90 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $450.00 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $550.00 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5195931?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5195931?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/11907011-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

Unit/Flat 4, 100 Ythan Street, Appleby, Invercargill 9812 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5195931 — 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 5195931 — net $1,205.67 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 24 December 2024	$1,715.27	Rent arrears to 24 December 2024
Lock/key replacement	$143.50	Lock/key replacement
Repairs: light in bedroom and oven	$119.90	Repairs: light in bedroom and oven
Rubbish removal: skip bin	$550.00	Rubbish removal: skip bin
Rubbish removal: labour	$450.00	Rubbish removal: labour
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,205.67
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,205.67

Claims and awards for application 5195931 — net $1,205.67 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 24 December 2024

Amount: $1,715.27
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 24 December 2024

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $143.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Repairs: light in bedroom and oven

Amount: $119.90
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: light in bedroom and oven

Rubbish removal: skip bin

Amount: $550.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: skip bin

Rubbish removal: labour

Amount: $450.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: labour

Dismissed claims

Property Damage

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Nadia Leigh Byron must pay Inspire Property Management Limited $1,205.67 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,800.00 (3317035-027) to Inspire Property Management Limited immediately.
The landlord’s claim for glass damage is dismissed.

Reasons

Mr Le Fevre attended today’s hearing by video for the landlord. The tenant was called twice on the phone number provided neither of the calls were answered. The tenant did not attend by video.
I am satisfied that the tenant has been given notice of today’s hearing because she has been served at her email address which was given as an address for service when the variation of tenancy documents which were signed on the 27 September 2024. The tenant has therefore been served in accordance with s91A (2)(e) RTA,
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on the 24 December 2024 by TT 5116370. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.

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. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.
The tenant left a lot of rubbish and belongings of no value in the property. The landlord had to remove the rubbish.
The tenant did not return the keys.
The amounts ordered 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. See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: A light was pulled down from the ceiling and the oven front was broken. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The landlord had an electrician repair both the oven and the light.
The amounts ordered are proved.
The landlord also claimed $500 for glass damage, however there were no photographs that showed the damage. The outgoing inspection report does not show glass damage. The landlord has not proven this claim and therefore the landlord’s claim for glass damage is dismissed.
Because Inspire Property Management Limited has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the 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 5195931 — net $1,205.67 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 24 December 2024	$1,715.27	Rent arrears to 24 December 2024
Lock/key replacement	$143.50	Lock/key replacement
Repairs: light in bedroom and oven	$119.90	Repairs: light in bedroom and oven
Rubbish removal: skip bin	$550.00	Rubbish removal: skip bin
Rubbish removal: labour	$450.00	Rubbish removal: labour
Filing fee reimbursement	$27.00	Filing fee reimbursement
Net award	$1,205.67
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$1,205.67

Claims and awards for application 5195931 — net $1,205.67 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 24 December 2024

Amount: $1,715.27
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 24 December 2024

Lock/key replacement

Amount: $143.50
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Lock/key replacement

Repairs: light in bedroom and oven

Amount: $119.90
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: light in bedroom and oven

Rubbish removal: skip bin

Amount: $550.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: skip bin

Rubbish removal: labour

Amount: $450.00
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal: labour

Dismissed claims

Property Damage

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Filing Fee Property damage Rent arrears Rubbish Removal

Order

Nadia Leigh Byron must pay Inspire Property Management Limited $1,205.67 immediately, calculated as shown in table below.
The Bond Centre is to pay the bond of $1,800.00 (3317035-027) to Inspire Property Management Limited immediately.
The landlord’s claim for glass damage is dismissed.

Reasons

Mr Le Fevre attended today’s hearing by video for the landlord. The tenant was called twice on the phone number provided neither of the calls were answered. The tenant did not attend by video.
I am satisfied that the tenant has been given notice of today’s hearing because she has been served at her email address which was given as an address for service when the variation of tenancy documents which were signed on the 27 September 2024. The tenant has therefore been served in accordance with s91A (2)(e) RTA,
The landlord has applied for rent arrears, compensation, refund of the bond, and reimbursement of the filing fee following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on the 24 December 2024 by TT 5116370. The landlord provided rent records which prove the amount owing at the end of the tenancy.

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. See section 40(1)(e)(ii)-(v) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant is required to replace worn out smoke alarm batteries during the tenancy. See section 40(1)(ca) Residential Tenancies Act 1986. The tenant must also replace standard light bulbs.
The tenant left a lot of rubbish and belongings of no value in the property. The landlord had to remove the rubbish.
The tenant did not return the keys.
The amounts ordered 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. See sections 40(2)(a), 41 and 49B RTA.
The following damage was caused during the tenancy: A light was pulled down from the ceiling and the oven front was broken. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The landlord had an electrician repair both the oven and the light.
The amounts ordered are proved.
The landlord also claimed $500 for glass damage, however there were no photographs that showed the damage. The outgoing inspection report does not show glass damage. The landlord has not proven this claim and therefore the landlord’s claim for glass damage is dismissed.
Because Inspire Property Management Limited has substantially succeeded with the claim I have reimbursed the filing fee.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5195931 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 4, 100 Ythan Street, Appleby, Invercargill 9812

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5195931 — Rent arrears at Unit/Flat 4, 100 Ythan Street, Appleby, Invercargill 9812

At a glance

Award balance

Claims & awards

Dismissed claims

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

Dismissed claims

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