New ZealandWoman damaged house, then fought eviction because her dog had puppiesShe didn't think Kāinga Ora was serious when it threatened to evict her for the DIY.28 Sep 03:33 AM
New ZealandHardship on both sides: The unusual tenancy battle leaving a landlord and her tenants in turmoilThe woman was assaulted overseas and wanted to move back into her newly tenanted home.21 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandLate-night knocks, toe tugging and power tools: Tribunal slams landlord's conductOne tenant said they were woken by the landlord tugging at their toe.17 Sep 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Coercion': Tenant & blind mum must voluntarily leave state home or face eviction14 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Altogether unaware': Tenant made $18k from Airbnb bookings without landlord's sign-off30 Aug 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Not suitable for a child': Black mould, holes in floor at 'appalling' rental 24 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandHigh rent and damaged property: Tenants to pay up after abandoning 'expensive' rentalThe five flatmates broke the fixed-term tenancy after claiming the $980 rent was too high.23 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandTenant loses home over rent arrears while receiving medical treatment overseasHis family moved in and paid $152 a week on the home with a market rent of $840.18 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: There are hidden victims in Phil Goff's $160k meth lab clean-up ordealOPINION: Meth testing and remediation was big business a few years ago.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLandlord's widow must pay $6500 to former tenant unlawfully evicted from leaky homeThe Wellington house had a leaky roof, wet carpet and no smoke alarms. 17 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora tenant risks eviction with 'extensive' indoor graffiti he considers artwork'I stuck a big skull on the wall, then other people came along and just started tagging.'16 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Buyer's remorse': Landlord tried to claim back some of the $58k she paid tenant to vacate earlyThe Tenancy Tribunal said it appeared she was “feeling some form of ‘buyer’s remorse'".13 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandLandlord left with hours of 'disgusting work' after tenant leaves rental in squalid conditionRubbish had to be removed while carpet, curtains and the garage door needed replacing.03 Aug 04:30 AM
New ZealandEvicted tenant says her 'loud family' shouldn't have been put in a quiet areaNeighbours lodge 45 complaints, reporting frequent parties, loud music, and roaming dogs.01 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'No agreement': Tenants win dispute after tiny home tips in stormThe home lacked building consent and there was no written agreement with the tenants.30 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Do you want to die?': State tenant accused of pointing gun at teen escapes evictionAnother tenant escaped eviction despite her boyfriend attacking a neighbour.22 Jul 08:31 AM
New Zealand'Unusual system': Bond delay and power supply system lead to fine for landlordThe tenant had no power for hours at a time due to a 'complicated' metering system.17 Jul 03:33 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Family endured difficult tenancy': Rental managers fined $9700Tenants rented place for 18 months but tribunal upheld complaints about the Auckland home.12 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandSick social housing tenant fights eviction bid linked to disruptive visitorsThe Tenancy Tribunal heard she was 'extremely vulnerable' and was likely being exploited.06 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandFrench fare leaves sour taste after bakers vanish, leaving unpaid bills'There was always a story about where money was coming from.'05 Jul 08:41 PM
New Zealand'I will f****n' smash you': Tenant evicted after threats, knife incidentThe tribunal found her actions frightened and distressed other tenants and employees.05 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Not much': $7200 fine for landlords breaching healthy homes standards too low'Purpose not to deliver healthy homes but to set minimum standards for habitability.' 29 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandTenant in fight with Kāinga Ora over dogs evicted after repeated abuseHe was repeatedly aggressive towards staff, yelling and telling them to 'f*** off'.29 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandLandlord left to foot $18k bill after meth-using tenant damages furnished rentalThe tenant must pay the insurance excess but the insurance doesn't cover the entire loss.28 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Healthy Homes vital to protect tenantsOPINION: There is no excuse for ignorance or taking advantage of vulnerable people.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyProperty manager fined $3500 for breaching healthy homes standardsQuinovic acknowledged the breaches and confirmed exemplary damages were paid.22 Jun 03:00 AM
New Zealand'I can always get in': Landlord broke into rental, set up treadmill and TVHe was also caught sitting in his tenant's work van and left a note calling him a 'pr**k'.21 Jun 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Father and 5yo daughter illegally living in storage unit kicked out days before ChristmasThey were desperate when they moved into the unit which had no fresh air or natural light.20 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rulesPeter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.18 Jun 11:00 PM
