New ZealandThree months in a flooded rental: Landlord must pay $15k to tenants confined to living upstairs"Virtually no steps have been taken by the landlord to remedy the situation".05 Jul 08:39 PM
New ZealandTenancy Tribunal orders landlord to pay almost $13,000 to elderly tenant over “dreadful” Dunedin rentalTenancy Tribunal says the rental was uninhabitable. Now the landlord has to pay.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNeighbours at war: Rowdy car exhausts vs illegal camera surveillanceTenant claims it was a “borderline harassment situation” before she was given notice.28 Jun 07:14 AM
New ZealandBad granny: Woman, 85, evicted from social housing for 'bullying' neighboursShe verbally abused one and made repeated false accusations against others.27 Jun 07:53 AM
New ZealandLandlord must pay $3500 after dumping evicted tenant's propertyThe discarded belongings include family photos and jewellery.22 Jun 07:00 AM
CrimeNeighbourly feud: Tenant takes on landlord for not sorting out ongoing 'harassment''The right to quiet enjoyment, peace and privacy is at the heart of a tenancy.'16 Jun 07:34 AM
New ZealandUnruly neighbour: Kāinga Ora must pay woman over tenant's wild parties and 'abusive behaviour'Government housing agency ordered to pay out again over noisy tenants.12 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan booted out of rental after former partner ends their leaseThe plaintiff challenged the Tenancy Tribunal decision in the Nelson District Court.01 Jun 06:11 PM
New ZealandDog gone: 'there was virtually no lawn left': tenant ordered to pay up.Not only did the dog ruin the lawn, it used the carpet inside as a toilet.23 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandFour leaks in four months: Ceiling collapsed on young family’s bedroomTheir bed and belongings were covered in debris.19 May 01:30 AM
New ZealandThreat to knife neighbour results in tenant's immediate evictionMac Pulefale threatened his neighbour that "if they got involved, they would get knifed”.17 May 10:16 PM
New ZealandTenant evicted from farm shed shared with landlord gets $1300Dairy worker who denied owner access to farm shed turfed out; awarded compensation.16 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandGuinea-pig case casts doubt over landlords’ no-pet clausesCould rulings allowing renters to keep animals in violation of agreements set precedents.11 May 05:00 PM
CrimeTenant told home was a ‘pigsty’ awarded $1000 in damages, but can’t keep pet catKristen Gaunt was awarded $1000 in damages for the 'unnecessary' comments.05 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandRenter awarded almost $12k refund and damages for unlawful unitTribunal awards tenant $11,775 to discourage landlords from leasing unlawful premises.01 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice yet to visit Papakura property trashed after tenants evictedThe landlord discovered the destruction last Thursday.25 Apr 08:55 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCan you point a security camera at a neighbour’s home?Privacy Commissioner weighs in.14 Apr 05:35 AM
Crime'Act of God': Tenant not liable for window blown off hinges in stormThe tenant kept his window ajar for ventilation against mould and dampness.14 Apr 02:53 AM
New ZealandNeighbours at war: The parking space, the security cameras and the 'violent assault'The neighbours' use of security cameras was also 'discourteous and alarming' - tenant.13 Apr 05:00 PM
Crime'Stupidity of you': Landlord who sent nasty texts to tenant ordered to pay $6kA landlord lost control, sending abusive text messages to her tenant.12 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Remarkable': Extensive damage to new rental thousands to repairTenant who trashed new rental home also took batteries out of smoke alarms.11 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandUnhappy tenant awarded $9000 over freezing, noisy, unlawful flatThe tenant was entitled to quiet enjoyment of her home without disturbance - tribunal.31 Mar 04:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo consents, no heating, sewage overflowing: 'Handshake' agreement leads to $33k tenancy payoutTwo tenants lived in discomfort for years in a converted implement shed on an orchard.16 Mar 11:10 PM
New ZealandTenants illegally sublet rental after claiming it was unliveableA mother and son duo claimed the property was unliveable - then rented it to someone else.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLandlord who inherited dad's property wanted long-term tenant's bondAn 18-year tenancy went bad when her landlord's son inherited the house.28 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandBaby living in mouldy, damp house suffers respiratory illnessMedical evidence showed the mould-ridden house caused lasting health issues to a baby boy.28 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandRules planned for testing methamphetamine contamination in rentalsA housing and health researcher says the history of meth testing is a 'long and sad one'.16 Feb 04:05 AM
New ZealandTenants forced to stand on wooden planks in bathroom so they didn't fall through rotting floorTribunal: Tenants entitled to use bathroom without fear of falling through floor.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWild parties, stabbing, rat infestation: Unruly neighbours wreak havoc on Kāinga Ora tenantThe tenant's family and friends stopped visiting her and she became depressed and anxious.07 Feb 06:41 AM
New Zealand'Smelt clearly of marijuana': Man burns weed crop in fireplace as police surround his homePlumes of marijuana-smelling smoke allegedly billowed from the house.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's a free country': Ex-political candidate slept on the floor while tenants moved inThe bach was also 'worn and tired' and so cold in winter the walls 'cried'.28 Jan 07:28 AM
New ZealandTrust ordered to pay tenant nearly $3K after subletting 'uninhabitable' propertyThe judgment is the second against the trust in just over a month.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Hellish house’: Young mum wins payout over 'dire and unsafe' rentalIssues included rotting floorboards and cupboards and a mould-ridden ceiling.24 Jan 05:15 PM
New ZealandTipped off: Tenant gets $10,000 back in rent after retaliatory notice by landlordHe was given notice after a call to the council revealed his flat wasn't permitted.18 Jan 05:00 AM
