PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No idea how to look after a house': Bad tenants 'ruining' it for others'A truth that nobody is willing to talk about or don’t have the guts to deal with.'08 Feb 05:40 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentState house tenant owed $13,300 back rentWhen a visit was made, the tenant's relative had been living in the house rent-free.17 Jan 06:34 PM
New ZealandA house fire, rubbish, unmown lawns - debt collector to chase tenantA tenant owes more than $10k to ex-landlord for rent arrears, damage and rubbish clean-up.17 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandUnruly neighbours: Tenant finds neighbour hiding in his ceilingHe heard a noise coming from his ceiling ... but it wasn't rodents causing problems.14 Jan 09:42 PM
CrimeTenant told the rain 'won't last forever' when rental property floodedTenancy Tribunal: "The property should not have been offered for residential tenancies."09 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandLandlord must pay $11K to tenants he claimed were 'flatmates'Villa was boarding house and renters were not flatmates, Tenancy Tribunal rules.20 Dec 03:09 AM
CrimeTraumatised couple flee rental after witnessing alleged gang murderThe landlord was left thousands out of pocket, the Tenancy Tribunal heard.18 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandLandlords ordered to pay mum $5k for unlawful evictionShe was very surprised to see her former home advertised only days later.06 Dec 02:47 AM
New ZealandFrom friends to feud: Landlord, tenant had no formal agreement. Then it souredRenter hospitalised when her landlord exacerbated her stress levels through harassment.30 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLandlord who ran unlawful property slams tenant who filmed leaksWater drips onto sockets, seeps through floor. Scott Healey decides enough's enough.17 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandRace nothing to do with pursuit of unpaid levies - tribunalThe owner said neighbours also owed levies and were not pursued, but one only owed a cent.16 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolynesian Panthers share revolutionary spirit at Flaxmere CollegeThe young revolutionaries stood up to racism - but the fight continues.02 Nov 09:53 PM
CrimeChinese Embassy leaves rubbish, cleaning bill at rentalThe tribunal found it didn't have jurisdiction to hear case against it.18 Oct 09:36 PM
New Zealand'Political interference': Visiting Saudi govt cited in multimillion-dollar property disputeThe tenant, a Foreign Affairs staffer, had concerns about the Saudis being in his home.16 Oct 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil changes procedures for social housing after Tenancy Tribunal finds faultA social housing tenant was allegedly called “ungrateful” by a council contractor.13 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Their intent was malicious': Landlords harassed tenants on shared propertyThe landlords removed the tenants' belongings from a shared shed and locked it.11 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandTenants beguiled into having less rights by one of country’s 'largest landlords'Up to 600 tenants could be affected by the unlawful tenancy agreements.10 Oct 09:03 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora tenant's lease terminated while behind bars for threatening neighbourThe housing provider had previously moved the man four times for similar behaviour.30 Sep 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Thank you': Woman evicted with 4 hours' notice overwhelmed by generosity of strangers'I just want to know how it is I can be evicted from a home I own.'23 Sep 04:35 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora tenants feud over car parks, one alleged to have driven at the otherEncounters between the two neighbours became 'aggressive' and 'abusive'.20 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandRotten rental: Tenants paid almost $68k to live in sewage and flood-damaged houseTransport agency slammed by tenancy tribunal for renting out sub-standard home to family.06 Sep 09:49 PM
New ZealandWoman and child lived in mouldy, bug-infested illegal garage, awarded $29kThe Tenancy Tribunal said it was one of the most-serious cases they’d seen.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAssisted woman forced to 'flannel wash' during fortnight without hot waterThe landlords did not respond to plumbing issues fast enough, the Tenancy Tribunal rules.24 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandTenants overpaid rent for home damaged in Auckland floodsThe landlord claimed the group were in rent arrears - calculations told a different story.23 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentAmerican academics, Auckland landlords side-stepped Airbnb - then fought each otherAll was well until the sides disagreed about the home’s cleanliness at the tenancy's end.17 Aug 03:05 AM
New ZealandGang links, meth and property damage: Tenants owe landlord $30,000“It was really certain they were cooking and producing a lot of meth at that property."16 Aug 07:30 AM
New Zealand'Surprising' argument: Tribunal rejects couple's view they could live rent-freeThe couple are now challenging the ruling in the District Court and Tenancy Tribunal.08 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandTop scientist posts anti-Govt views on social mediaMurry Cave has retained the council's support despite the posts.04 Aug 11:43 PM
New ZealandSagging ceiling, rotting windows: School trust board ordered to lower rent for flat that was in 'bad state'The board, chaired by an Anglican bishop, tried to charge $800 per week for two bedrooms.02 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandA landlord's nightmare: Graffiti on the walls, damaged floors and a missing driveway'The driveway had been removed by the tenant without permission.'19 Jul 07:01 AM
New ZealandChildren's lives at risk from landlord’s 'disturbing disregard'Tribunal orders landlord to pay the tenant more than $11,000 in damages.18 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandPreviously homeless person awarded $11k after moving into dirty, untidy rentalThe landlords tried to blame previous tenants for the state of the rental.17 Jul 06:00 AM
CrimeSleeping man wakes to find property manager in his room filming him in bed"We understand we're not perfect people... but our privacy is a big issue," says tenant.08 Jul 02:45 AM
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
