Nelson landlord loses bid to end fixed-term tenancy early after domestic violence trauma claim
The woman said her PTSD was exacerbated by her having autism and, in order to heal properly, she…
Matthew Draganoff sentenced for murder of tenant
A man who was found guilty of the “execution-style murder” of his “unarmed” tenant on the northern outskirts…
Tenancy Tribunal orders Auckland landlord who tugged at sleeping tenant’s toe to pay for breaches
Now, Barfoot & Thompson, as agent for landlord Nancy Fong-Anae, has been ordered to pay the unnamed tenants…
Mt Albert tenant awarded $6600 after living in damp, leaky social housing property
According to the tribunal’s decision, Valerie Walters moved into the Mt Albert house in November 2022. Walters rented…
Tenancy Tribunal orders landlord Donna Miers to pay tenant $3400 for ‘appalling’ Timaru rental
“I wipe the bathroom down every week and the mould just keeps coming back.” However, after taking landlord…
Abel Wira on trial for manslaughter after dogs kill landlord Neville Thomson
Three hours later, it was confirmed Thomson had been mauled to death by 23 dogs belonging to his…
Tribunal sides with tenant in test of new laws on pets in NSW rental properties
Casey Munro says his life has changed for the better since new laws making pet ownership easier for…
Herne Bay landlord pays tenant $58,000 to end fixed-term tenancy early
She claimed she had been “under duress and extortion” when she executed a deed with Ellis in April…
California Woman Left LA, Closed Business, Moved to Albania
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Cheryl Orlov, a 55-year-old from Los Angeles who moved…
Landlord finds squalid home, tenant Jessica Michelle Duffy ordered to pay $4822
“Baseball bats and chairs were found under the beds and couches. The wood burner was loaded with the…
Northland retirees win $28k case against Kāinga Ora over unsafe property
The couple had been drawn to the property by a large powered garage — ideal for storing excess…