New Zealand'Traumatic' tenancy: Landlord accused of 'inhumane and degrading' conditionsThe tribunal ordered the Ranolf Trust to pay over $6000 to the tenant.26 May 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Wee problem blights rich-lister’s boatshed Once, wine was made in the buildings. Now it's Tourism Holdings' HQ – campervan heaven.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTenant moved out then sublet rental without telling landlordShe failed to provide a tenancy agreement and a gang member showed up to collect rent.25 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Checks on substandard rentals long overdue OPINION: Inspectors made surprise visits to Dunedin's student flats this week.24 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Offered sex in the lift': Tenant allegedly running brothel from apartment can't be evictedCCTV showed people moving through the building 'day and night', landlord told tribunal.22 May 05:00 PM
Property'Smash her': Family evicted after property manager threatened'My dad’s going to be real angry, let’s hope he doesn’t do anything.'19 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Bittersweet’: Why family left mouldy property where their baby diedFamily wanted to leave as mould issues continued but were torn by the home's nostalgia. 17 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandIt's a 'rough area': Tenants deny starting fire that damaged rental propertyThe fire happened hours after the tenants had been asked to remove a pile of rubbish.15 May 08:00 PM
PropertyLandlord threw up when inspecting rental ruined by three cats trapped insideThe landlord vomited from the overpowering smell inside the home.14 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora to pay $15k after child ended up in Starship while living in damp homeThe Tenancy Tribunal said the mother's complaints to Kāinga Ora fell on deaf ears. 12 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: What could the future hold for ex-Auckland Star site? Architects explain champion Te Arai home design'Somebody, please build something here – anything' debate on a site empty for 36 years. 05 May 05:00 PM
BusinessAuckland unit owner fined $7k for 'unsightly' bird feedingNeighbour gave evidence of droppings and effect of those on his use, enjoyment of place.27 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandSister's kindness ends in sibling stand-off at Tenancy TribunalThe brother also parked unused cars on the property and added an extension to the cabin.26 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandHow a landlord's actions left tenants facing a health crisis$5000 in exemplary damages remains unpaid to the affected tenants.23 Apr 04:41 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Resorted' to drone: Body corporate wins case against Paraparaumu unit owner'Drone wash was not as effective as a manual wash would have been' - tribunal decision.14 Apr 10:17 PM
New ZealandTenant who fled rental property on short notice left behind damage and 500kg of rubbishThe woman had grounds to go early, but she still had a responsibility to leave it clean.12 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandHorror Christchurch rental: Landlord agrees to pay $13k to vulnerable tenants The rental had a leaking roof and gutters which overflowed into the dining room. 25 Mar 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonWoolworths property sales, Karangahape Rd plans; $1.1b Canadian moves: Property InsiderWoolworths stores in Te Atatū, Westgate and Mt Roskill have all sold recently. 24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWas it 'unliveable'? Landlord speaks out over UK family's Auckland rental complaintOwner believes the outcome might have been different if he’d defended the hearing himself.23 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandEviction hopes dashed: Kāinga Ora tenant stays despite a shooting and 25 complaintsPolice confirmed a shooting occurred but the tenant didn't engage with them.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Unsettling': Neighbours plea for Kāinga Ora to take action about troublesome tenantNeighbours have borne the brunt of a tenant but Kāinga Ora says it's firm but fair.18 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Some of the worst’ properties ‘ever seen’: Landlords fined after evicting unhappy tenantsLandlords must pay $25,900 and face a six-year restraining order.10 Mar 02:09 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora tenant refused to leave: High Court eviction fight cost $32kThe housing provider wanted to make the property available for a family.08 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Scentre result, hotel sale, Tutukaka dispute, Taupō bach saleBiggest NZ Westfield mall got 12.7 million visits last year, down from 13 million in 2023.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Dishonest’: Landlord who found weapons, bong evicted tenant - but wasn’t upfront about whyNow the tenant has been awarded $12,000 after being left homeless.02 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Hole the size of a door’: Tenant leaves behind rubbish and plenty of damageThe landlord could not claim insurance for the 12 worst holes.26 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandTenant trashed property, leaving ‘mountain of rubbish’ and $30k in repairsThe landlord says it took four people four days to clear the rubbish from the property.25 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandElderly tenant told to ‘p*** off’ by landlords when he complained about noiseHe said he was kept awake by instruments, a boxing bag, a weed eater, a mower and trucks.22 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStudent flat shockers: Property managers want rental industry ‘cowboys’ goneA Tenancy Services taskforce is due to inspect some of Dunedin's grotty flats this year. 22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCostly oversights: Homeowners unaware of tenancy law pitfallsTenant's claim highlighted lack of Healthy Homes standards and smoke alarms.18 Feb 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Eight-week average’: Tenancy Tribunal on how long it’s taking to hear a caseFrom March 20, the tribunal will be able to decide cases on paper without hearings.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Psychological torture’: Neighbours' relief as woman evicted for excessive noiseThirteen complaints were made to Kāinga Ora since she moved in last year.14 Feb 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSprinkler dispute at Auckland Viaduct apartments: $23k claim dismissedUnit had been altered with a wood roof and deep roof beams, minimalist design sprinkler. 30 Jan 10:08 PM
Business‘Open season on renters’: No-cause eviction rules spark debateNo-cause evictions are reinstated, allowing landlords 90 days' notice.29 Jan 07:44 PM