The property managers tried to take $4.46 for a lightbulb and $172 for cleaning costs from his bond. READ MORE:* Tenant who broke no-pet rule docked for using Rug Doctor* Landlords take tenants to Tenancy Tribunal over painting, repairs* Christmas conflict between landlords and tenantsThe Tenancy Tribunal sided with him and said his full bond, of $2880, should be released to him. The managers also tried to claim the cost of cleaning the property, although that did not happen until the property was relet some months later. The property managers wanted $4.46. The adjudicator said the minor matters complained about by the property manager had occupied significant time and meant Grover had not been able to access his bond.

Source: Stuff March 21, 2019 23:02 UTC