Tenancy Tribunal orders Auckland landlord Darren Williams to pay tenants at two properties
They told the tribunal he made baseless accusations and racist comments such as “go to Mumbai”, “why did…
NSW Reconstruction Authority sells flood buyback homes for as little as $1
A flood-affected house in New South Wales has been sold for $1. It is one of 11 houses…
Auckland actor fatally stabbed in jugular in tenancy dispute suspected accused couple had Head Hunters links, court hears
The woman is said to have incited the violence by yelling, “Get him! Get him!” The couple, who…
Auckland tenants ordered to pay $27k for dog‑damaged rental home
“There were hundreds of flies. The floor at the entrance to the first bedroom has been damaged. It…
Renters despair in ‘landlord’s market’ where no-grounds evictions and frequent rent rises are legal
One evening, just hours after paying rent, Emma — whose name has been changed for privacy and security…
Rotorua pensioner housing residents unhappy with council’s new partnership
The move was aimed at reducing the cost to the general ratepayer and improving the quality of pensioner…
Ex‑office worker must pay $869k in damages after siphoning rental bond money, ERA rules
She has now been ordered by the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) to pay damages of $869,112 for what…
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…
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…