What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5217511?

The tribunal order states: Lango Falepapalangi Palelei and Melaia Iloa He Lotu Palelei must pay Kāinga

How much money was awarded in case 5217511?

Cleaning: $893.11 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $492.15 awarded to landlord; Wardrobe Door Handle: $29.26 awarded to landlord; Replace Heat Pump Remote: $82.21 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,590.20 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5217511?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5217511?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12178292-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

What was the outcome of Tenancy Tribunal case 5217511?

The tribunal order states: Lango Falepapalangi Palelei and Melaia Iloa He Lotu Palelei must pay Kāinga

How much money was awarded in case 5217511?

Cleaning: $893.11 awarded to landlord; Rent Arrears: $492.15 awarded to landlord; Wardrobe Door Handle: $29.26 awarded to landlord; Replace Heat Pump Remote: $82.21 awarded to landlord; Rubbish Removal: $1,590.20 awarded to landlord

What type of tenancy dispute was case 5217511?

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

Where can I read the official tribunal order for case 5217511?

The official Ministry of Justice published order is available at https://forms.justice.govt.nz/search/Documents/TTV2/PDF/12178292-Tenancy_Tribunal_Order.pdf.

157A Preston Road, Otara, Auckland 2023 Tenancy Tribunal Case 5217511 — 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 5217511 — net $3,086.93 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 6 November 2024	$492.15	Rent arrears to 6 November 2024
Cleaning	$893.11	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$1,590.20	Rubbish removal
Replace heat pump remote	$82.21	Replace heat pump remote
Repairs: Wardrobe door handle	$29.26	Repairs: Wardrobe door handle
Net award	$3,086.93
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,086.93

Claims and awards for application 5217511 — net $3,086.93 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 6 November 2024

Amount: $492.15
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 6 November 2024

Cleaning

Amount: $893.11
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $1,590.20
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Replace heat pump remote

Amount: $82.21
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace heat pump remote

Repairs: Wardrobe door handle

Amount: $29.26
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Wardrobe door handle

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Rent arrears Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Lango Falepapalangi Palelei and Melaia Iloa He Lotu Palelei must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $3,086.93 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to 6 November 2024$492.15 Cleaning$893.11 Rubbish removal$1,590.20 Replace heat pump remote$82.21 Repairs: Wardrobe door handle$29.26 Total award$3,086.93 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$3,086.93
The claim for replacement oven tray is withdrawn by the landlord.

Reasons

Only the applicant landlord attended the hearing which took place by teleconference. The tenants were called on the number provided but there was no response.
This application was filed more than two months after the end of the tenancy and served on the tenants’ email address provided to the landlord by them in the notice to terminate form dated 29 October 2024.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and compensation following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 6 November 2024. 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 did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The following chattels were missing at the end of the tenancy: The heat pump remote.
The amounts ordered are proved. Photographs and proof of the cost to remedy was provided.

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 wardrobe door handle was missing. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved. Photographs and proof of the cost to remedy was provided.

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 5217511 — net $3,086.93 NZD. Amounts reconciled from the published order (claims sum and net total). Verify on MoJ.
Claim	Landlord	Reason
Rent arrears to 6 November 2024	$492.15	Rent arrears to 6 November 2024
Cleaning	$893.11	Cleaning
Rubbish removal	$1,590.20	Rubbish removal
Replace heat pump remote	$82.21	Replace heat pump remote
Repairs: Wardrobe door handle	$29.26	Repairs: Wardrobe door handle
Net award	$3,086.93
Total payable by Tenant to Landlord	$3,086.93

Claims and awards for application 5217511 — net $3,086.93 NZD. Verify on MoJ.

Rent arrears to 6 November 2024

Amount: $492.15
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rent arrears to 6 November 2024

Cleaning

Amount: $893.11
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Cleaning

Rubbish removal

Amount: $1,590.20
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Rubbish removal

Replace heat pump remote

Amount: $82.21
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Replace heat pump remote

Repairs: Wardrobe door handle

Amount: $29.26
Awarded to: Landlord
Reason: Repairs: Wardrobe door handle

Claim types — money lines allowed on this order

Cleanliness Rent arrears Property damage Rubbish Removal

Order

Lango Falepapalangi Palelei and Melaia Iloa He Lotu Palelei must pay Kāinga Ora–Homes And Communities $3,086.93 immediately, calculated as shown in table below. DescriptionLandlord Rent arrears to 6 November 2024$492.15 Cleaning$893.11 Rubbish removal$1,590.20 Replace heat pump remote$82.21 Repairs: Wardrobe door handle$29.26 Total award$3,086.93 Total payable by Tenant to Landlord$3,086.93
The claim for replacement oven tray is withdrawn by the landlord.

Reasons

Only the applicant landlord attended the hearing which took place by teleconference. The tenants were called on the number provided but there was no response.
This application was filed more than two months after the end of the tenancy and served on the tenants’ email address provided to the landlord by them in the notice to terminate form dated 29 October 2024.
The landlord has applied for rent arrears and compensation following the end of the tenancy.

How much is owed for rent?

The tenancy ended on 6 November 2024. 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 did not leave the premises reasonably clean and tidy and did not remove all rubbish.
The following chattels were missing at the end of the tenancy: The heat pump remote.
The amounts ordered are proved. Photographs and proof of the cost to remedy was provided.

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 wardrobe door handle was missing. The damage is more than fair wear and tear, and the tenant has not disproved liability for the damage.
The amounts ordered are proved. Photographs and proof of the cost to remedy was provided.

Tenancy Tribunal case 5217511 — Cleanliness at 157A Preston Road, Otara, Auckland 2023

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Tenancy Tribunal case 5217511 — Cleanliness at 157A Preston Road, Otara, Auckland 2023

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

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

Frequently asked questions