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
New ZealandAuckland tenant billed $1k after three people found living in one-bedroom flatWhen the landlord visited, the tenant was away - and three others were there.23 Jan 11:06 PM
New Zealand‘Quite unusual’: Woman’s extravagant lengths to get free rentAfter being arrested, Christine Scott carried out more offending.17 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Soft and spongy' deck, roof that 'would lift with the wind': Landlord fined $6kAn inspector said the general state of the house was 'unmaintained' and 'shocking'.14 Jan 04:05 PM
New Zealand‘Drinking, arguing, yelling’: Hamilton tenant evicted from retiree villageEpiha Nathan also parked in the driveway, blocking ambulances, tribunal says.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'If you don't have money, don't bother': One man's battle for justice over rent-free debacleNeil Cameron's fight involved the Tenancy and Disputes Tribunals and the district court.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLandlord claims tenant kicked neighbour in the groin during lawnmowing feudTenant's kick was self defence but she did commit earlier assault, Tenancy Tribunal rules.10 Jan 11:00 PM
LifestyleCockroaches, mice, rotting floors and mould - my Auckland flatting horror storyReporter Rachel Maher lays bare the trials and tribulations of her 10 homes in five years.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandUK family say their dream of a better life here turned into tenancy nightmareThe family won $18,000 in damages at the Tenancy Tribunal. The landlord wants a rehearing.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Have a horrible holiday:’ Pet-sitter’s horrific message as couple watch dog die on CCTVJudith Webby has a long history of upsetting flatmates, and home- and pet-owners.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTenant leaves rental in awful condition - but takes carport, gate and garden shedLandlord wins $27,000 after tenant left rental in 'damaged and very untidy state'.23 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandMan evicted from dead parents' home after being declared a squatterHe was allowed to live there if he paid bills and did maintenance - but he didn't.09 Nov 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Kick them out': Aussie landlord sends his kids to NZ to evict tenantsThe tenants felt they “had no rights and no choice” other than to leave that day.02 Nov 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Toddler hospitalised multiple times due to mouldy rentalTenancy Tribunal backs her mum, who says her child's health has been permanent affected.01 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessTop five reasons renters (and landlords) end up in the Tenancy TribunalThousands of people apply to the Tenancy Tribunal – here are the main complaints.28 Oct 07:18 PM
New ZealandCouple buy first home together at mortgagee sale – but the old owner wouldn't leaveThey spent $16,000 and four months evicting the previous owner who became a 'squatter'.04 Oct 11:00 PM
