Latest from Tenancy Tribunal
French fare leaves sour taste after bakers vanish, leaving unpaid bills
'There was always a story about where money was coming from.'
'I will f****n' smash you': Tenant evicted after threats, knife incident
The tribunal found her actions frightened and distressed other tenants and employees.
'Gut-wrenching': Father and 5yo daughter illegally living in storage unit kicked out days before Christmas
They were desperate when they moved into the unit which had no fresh air or natural light.
‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rules
Peter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.
All rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1
Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.
School teacher living in 'principal's house' battles board over ending tenancy
The teacher was asked to move out to make way for a new principal.
'Cleave my head open': Tenant allegedly breaks neighbour's ribs, charges another with machete
Tenant allegedly threatens to cut neighbour and puts another in hospital nine days later.
Landlord fined after renting home 'unfit for human habitation' to sister-in-law
Investigators found visible mould and electrical cables outside the house.
Wellington mega-landlord facing violence and firearms charges
Matthew Ryan, who owns more than 200 properties, is facing criminal charges.
Excessive heat: Tenant quits lease after apartment hits almost 44C
A laptop battery expanded and pot plants died within a day in the extreme heat.
'Boom, boom, you can all die': Man's explosive outburst ends tenancy
Quinton Rihari has lost his Salvation Army flat in Dunedin as a result of his behaviour.
'Get out of my house and out of my life': Landlord to tenant after bad haircut
A bad haircut sparked violence and furious text messages, landing a landlord in court.
Sexual vendetta: Tenant showed flatmate's nude pics to Epsom boarding house
The landlord must pay $7778 damages after a slew of complaints from tenants.
'Traumatic' tenancy: Landlord accused of 'inhumane and degrading' conditions
The tribunal ordered the Ranolf Trust to pay over $6000 to the tenant.
Property Insider: Wee problem blights rich-lister’s boatshed
Once, wine was made in the buildings. Now it's Tourism Holdings' HQ – campervan heaven.
Tenant moved out then sublet rental without telling landlord
She failed to provide a tenancy agreement and a gang member showed up to collect rent.
Editorial: Checks on substandard rentals long overdue
OPINION: Inspectors made surprise visits to Dunedin's student flats this week.
'Offered sex in the lift': Tenant allegedly running brothel from apartment can't be evicted
CCTV showed people moving through the building 'day and night', landlord told tribunal.
'Smash her': Family evicted after property manager threatened
'My dad’s going to be real angry, let’s hope he doesn’t do anything.'
‘Bittersweet’: Why family left mouldy property where their baby died
Family wanted to leave as mould issues continued but were torn by the home's nostalgia.
It's a 'rough area': Tenants deny starting fire that damaged rental property
The fire happened hours after the tenants had been asked to remove a pile of rubbish.
Landlord threw up when inspecting rental ruined by three cats trapped inside
The landlord vomited from the overpowering smell inside the home.
Kāinga Ora to pay $15k after child ended up in Starship while living in damp home
The Tenancy Tribunal said the mother's complaints to Kāinga Ora fell on deaf ears.
Property 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.
Auckland unit owner fined $7k for 'unsightly' bird feeding
Neighbour gave evidence of droppings and effect of those on his use, enjoyment of place.
Sister's kindness ends in sibling stand-off at Tenancy Tribunal
The brother also parked unused cars on the property and added an extension to the cabin.
How a landlord's actions left tenants facing a health crisis
$5000 in exemplary damages remains unpaid to the affected tenants.