Landlord who inherited dad's property wanted long-term tenant's bond
An 18-year tenancy went bad when her landlord's son inherited the house.
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Baby living in mouldy, damp house suffers respiratory illness
Medical evidence showed the mould-ridden house caused lasting health issues to a baby boy.
'Terrifying': Pensioner describes harsh reality of living in a car for two years
Rental boss: 'I don’t know how some of them can afford to pay the rent.'
Lower wages but higher rent: Northlanders stung by price hikes
Rents have risen more in Northland than in any other part of the country.
Cyclone Gabrielle worsens Gisborne’s housing crisis
More than 170 houses red or yellowed stickered in a city desperately short of housing.
Rents up 4% - the areas where you'll pay the most/least
And the city with New Zealand's highest median rent revealed.
As the number of homeless in motels halves, locals say Rotorua's positive ‘vibe’ is returning
Rotorua residents say there's a positive impact of having fewer homeless living in motels.
Airbnb stoush: Gated community homeowner goes to court to have gate removed for guests
People entering the gated subdivision need a code. Now the case has ended up in court.
Few landlords putting up rents, despite interest rate hikes costing them thousands
A Government survey has found few landlords are passing on costs, despite tax changes.
Opinion: Who’s there for the battlers?
A group is calling for a rent freeze in Auckland. As a landlord, Shane Te Pou supports it.
‘Unjust colonial weapon’: Greens want Māori land perpetual leases to end
Leases of Māori reserve land can have 21-year periods, with perpetual right of renewal.
Floods will push rents up, property investors say
Remedial work expected to impact on housing supply and demand.
'It's a free country': Ex-political candidate slept on the floor while tenants moved in
The bach was also 'worn and tired' and so cold in winter the walls 'cried'.
Gisborne forestry slash death, AT wants you to drive & the battle is on for rentals | Focus Morning Bulletin: 27 January, 2023
Wake-up call for tree-slash operations, the baffling advice from AT ahead of Elton John concerts and a look at just how much rent has gone up across Aotearoa in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Musk, Twitter face more lawsuits over unpaid rent
Latest action is over unpaid rent at San Francisco HQ and UK offices.
‘A tragedy’: Wellington’s desperate rental rush is crushing spirits
Rental hopefuls face 60 other people at some viewings, mouldy rooms, and high prices.
Tipped off: Tenant gets $10,000 back in rent after retaliatory notice by landlord
He was given notice after a call to the council revealed his flat wasn't permitted.
The flashy Auckland suburb where rent prices have plummeted
Rents fell by 18 per cent in what were the biggest rental drops in NZ last year.
Aftermath of cyclone Hale, courts getting it wrong & where the cheapest rentals are | Focus Morning Bulletin: 12 January, 2023
Devastating aftermath of Cyclone Hale revealed, how often does our justice system get it wrong? And the surprising suburb where rental prices have seen the biggest drop in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
‘It’s just nuts’: Workers leaving Queenstown in droves
Queenstown’s housing crisis is hitting home and workers cannot find digs.
Emergency housing: Human Rights Commission’s damning report points to rights breaches
Inquiry finds emergency housing system is seriously flawed.
Boom at top end, but unsold houses hit 12-year high so it's a buyer's market almost everywhere
Big jump in $3million-plus sales bucks an otherwise stagnant market.
Nearly half of Wellington state homes still waiting for Healthy Homes assessment
Of the 1676 Kāinga Ora houses in Wellington City, only 48 per cent meet the standard.
Why house prices could fall 22% instead of 18%
Why downward house price momentum could be yet to ease.
'Crackhead, 'prostitute': Landlord found to have harassed tenant, threatened her with gang retribution
The tenant went nearly four months without a working shower.
Focus: Kāinga Ora and private landlords given 12-month extension to meet Healthy Homes standards
Housing Minister Dr Megan Woods announces Kāinga Ora and private landlords have been given 12-month extension to meet Healthy Homes standards, plus new regulations for property managers and proposals to manage methamphetamine contamination. Video / Mark Mitchell
Kāinga Ora and private landlords given 12-month extension to meet Healthy Homes standards
Govt also announced work on meth testing and regulations for property managers.
Tenants evicted from council property amid housing crisis
A Queenstown couple are furious they’re being evicted from their council-owned cabin.
'Not what they bargained for': Tenants had to travel 20km for a shower
Lack of shower access was just one of many problems for the five occupants.
Landlord challenged about leaky home repairs responded by sending family an eviction notice
They suffered for over a year while their home was damp and seeped with water.
Landlord cited climate change as possible reason for home humidity
Rent reduction ordered of $50/week for damp premises
'Nightmare': Bad tenants knuckle down while some landlords eye holiday market
Desperate families are also applying for one-bedroom homes.
‘Utter nonsense’ to blame elderly housing vacancies on Covid - Age Concern
Auckland Council said many were vacated by owners moving out after Covid-19 arrived.
Grey Lynn Airbnb acrimony: Suburban stoush after booze-ups
'It gets worse every day,' a neighbour said.