New ZealandFrench fare leaves sour taste after bakers vanish, leaving unpaid bills'There was always a story about where money was coming from.'05 Jul 08:41 PM
New Zealand'I will f****n' smash you': Tenant evicted after threats, knife incidentThe tribunal found her actions frightened and distressed other tenants and employees.05 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Not much': $7200 fine for landlords breaching healthy homes standards too low'Purpose not to deliver healthy homes but to set minimum standards for habitability.' 29 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandTenant in fight with Kāinga Ora over dogs evicted after repeated abuseHe was repeatedly aggressive towards staff, yelling and telling them to 'f*** off'.29 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandLandlord left to foot $18k bill after meth-using tenant damages furnished rentalThe tenant must pay the insurance excess but the insurance doesn't cover the entire loss.28 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Healthy Homes vital to protect tenantsOPINION: There is no excuse for ignorance or taking advantage of vulnerable people.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyProperty manager fined $3500 for breaching healthy homes standardsQuinovic acknowledged the breaches and confirmed exemplary damages were paid.22 Jun 03:00 AM
New Zealand'I can always get in': Landlord broke into rental, set up treadmill and TVHe was also caught sitting in his tenant's work van and left a note calling him a 'pr**k'.21 Jun 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Father and 5yo daughter illegally living in storage unit kicked out days before ChristmasThey were desperate when they moved into the unit which had no fresh air or natural light.20 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rulesPeter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.18 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAll rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.17 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandSchool teacher living in 'principal's house' battles board over ending tenancyThe teacher was asked to move out to make way for a new principal. 14 Jun 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Cleave my head open': Tenant allegedly breaks neighbour's ribs, charges another with macheteTenant allegedly threatens to cut neighbour and puts another in hospital nine days later.12 Jun 09:00 PM
BusinessLandlord fined after renting home 'unfit for human habitation' to sister-in-lawInvestigators found visible mould and electrical cables outside the house.11 Jun 10:41 PM
New ZealandWellington mega-landlord facing violence and firearms chargesMatthew Ryan, who owns more than 200 properties, is facing criminal charges.10 Jun 04:43 AM
New ZealandExcessive heat: Tenant quits lease after apartment hits almost 44CA laptop battery expanded and pot plants died within a day in the extreme heat.06 Jun 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Boom, boom, you can all die': Man's explosive outburst ends tenancyQuinton Rihari has lost his Salvation Army flat in Dunedin as a result of his behaviour.03 Jun 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Get out of my house and out of my life': Landlord to tenant after bad haircutA bad haircut sparked violence and furious text messages, landing a landlord in court. 30 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandSexual vendetta: Tenant showed flatmate's nude pics to Epsom boarding houseThe landlord must pay $7778 damages after a slew of complaints from tenants.27 May 04:00 AM
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
