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Tenant who fled rental property on short notice left behind damage and 500kg of rubbish
The woman had grounds to go early, but she still had a responsibility to leave it clean.
Horror Christchurch rental: Landlord agrees to pay $13k to vulnerable tenants
The rental had a leaking roof and gutters which overflowed into the dining room.
Woolworths property sales, Karangahape Rd plans; $1.1b Canadian moves: Property Insider
Woolworths stores in Te Atatū, Westgate and Mt Roskill have all sold recently.
Was it 'unliveable'? Landlord speaks out over UK family's Auckland rental complaint
Owner believes the outcome might have been different if he’d defended the hearing himself.
Eviction hopes dashed: Kāinga Ora tenant stays despite a shooting and 25 complaints
Police confirmed a shooting occurred but the tenant didn't engage with them.
'Unsettling': Neighbours plea for Kāinga Ora to take action about troublesome tenant
Neighbours have borne the brunt of a tenant but Kāinga Ora says it's firm but fair.
‘Some of the worst’ properties ‘ever seen’: Landlords fined after evicting unhappy tenants
Landlords must pay $25,900 and face a six-year restraining order.
Kāinga Ora tenant refused to leave: High Court eviction fight cost $32k
The housing provider wanted to make the property available for a family.
Property Insider: Scentre result, hotel sale, Tutukaka dispute, Taupō bach sale
Biggest NZ Westfield mall got 12.7 million visits last year, down from 13 million in 2023.
‘Dishonest’: Landlord who found weapons, bong evicted tenant - but wasn’t upfront about why
Now the tenant has been awarded $12,000 after being left homeless.
‘Hole the size of a door’: Tenant leaves behind rubbish and plenty of damage
The landlord could not claim insurance for the 12 worst holes.
Tenant trashed property, leaving ‘mountain of rubbish’ and $30k in repairs
The landlord says it took four people four days to clear the rubbish from the property.
Elderly tenant told to ‘p*** off’ by landlords when he complained about noise
He said he was kept awake by instruments, a boxing bag, a weed eater, a mower and trucks.
Student flat shockers: Property managers want rental industry ‘cowboys’ gone
A Tenancy Services taskforce is due to inspect some of Dunedin's grotty flats this year.
Costly oversights: Homeowners unaware of tenancy law pitfalls
Tenant's claim highlighted lack of Healthy Homes standards and smoke alarms.
‘Eight-week average’: Tenancy Tribunal on how long it’s taking to hear a case
From March 20, the tribunal will be able to decide cases on paper without hearings.
‘Psychological torture’: Neighbours' relief as woman evicted for excessive noise
Thirteen complaints were made to Kāinga Ora since she moved in last year.
Sprinkler dispute at Auckland Viaduct apartments: $23k claim dismissed
Unit had been altered with a wood roof and deep roof beams, minimalist design sprinkler.
‘Open season on renters’: No-cause eviction rules spark debate
No-cause evictions are reinstated, allowing landlords 90 days' notice.
Auckland tenant billed $1k after three people found living in one-bedroom flat
When the landlord visited, the tenant was away - and three others were there.
‘Quite unusual’: Woman’s extravagant lengths to get free rent
After being arrested, Christine Scott carried out more offending.
'Soft and spongy' deck, roof that 'would lift with the wind': Landlord fined $6k
An inspector said the general state of the house was 'unmaintained' and 'shocking'.
‘Drinking, arguing, yelling’: Hamilton tenant evicted from retiree village
Epiha Nathan also parked in the driveway, blocking ambulances, tribunal says.
'If you don't have money, don't bother': One man's battle for justice over rent-free debacle
Neil Cameron's fight involved the Tenancy and Disputes Tribunals and the district court.
Landlord claims tenant kicked him in the groin during lawnmowing feud
Tenant's kick was self defence but she did commit earlier assault, Tenancy Tribunal rules.
Cockroaches, mice, rotting floors and mould - my Auckland flatting horror story
Reporter Rachel Maher lays bare the trials and tribulations of her 10 homes in five years.
UK family say their dream of a better life here turned into tenancy nightmare
The family won $18,000 in damages at the Tenancy Tribunal. The landlord wants a rehearing.
‘Have a horrible holiday:’ Pet-sitter’s horrific message as couple watch dog die on CCTV
Judith Webby has a long history of upsetting flatmates, and home- and pet-owners.
Tenant leaves rental in awful condition - but takes carport, gate and garden shed
Landlord wins $27,000 after tenant left rental in 'damaged and very untidy state'.
Man evicted from dead parents' home after being declared a squatter
He was allowed to live there if he paid bills and did maintenance - but he didn't.
'Kick them out': Aussie landlord sends his kids to NZ to evict tenants
The tenants felt they “had no rights and no choice” other than to leave that day.
'Disgusting': Toddler hospitalised multiple times due to mouldy rental
Tenancy Tribunal backs her mum, who says her child's health has been permanent affected.
Top five reasons renters (and landlords) end up in the Tenancy Tribunal
Thousands of people apply to the Tenancy Tribunal – here are the main complaints.