News
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Tenancy Tribunal
23 April 2025
Christchurch landlord required to pay exemplary damages and rent refunds
A Christchurch landlord agrees to pay more than $13,000 after accepting their property was unlawful for residential purposes.
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Tenancy Tribunal
2 April 2025
Auckland landlords ordered to pay more than $20,000 in exemplary damages for boarding house breaches
Auckland landlords who claimed their properties were exempt from the Act have been ordered to pay exemplary damages for boarding house breaches
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Tenancy Tribunal
10 March 2025
Auckland landlords ordered to pay exemplary damages and compensation for stress
Auckland landlords, who unlawfully evicted tenants that complained about their living conditions ordered to pay exemplary damages and compensation for stress.
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Tenancy Tribunal
9 September 2024
Rotorua Landlord ordered to pay exemplary damages, issued with 3-year restraining order
The Tenancy Tribunal has ordered a Rotorua landlord, who charged rent above market rate at a property he failed to maintain, to pay exemplary damages.
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Tenancy Tribunal
30 July 2024
Southland company directors to pay exemplary damages, compensation for breaches of the Residential Tenancies Act.
A Southland landlord has been ordered to pay $21,319.44 on behalf of four tenants affected by multiple breaches of the Residential Tenancies Act.
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Tenancy Tribunal
30 July 2024
Tenancy Tribunal finds Auckland landlord tried to evade their responsibilities under the Residential Tenancies Act
An Auckland landlord who tried to evade her responsibilities under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 has been ordered to pay $14,700 in exemplary damages.
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Tenancy Tribunal
16 July 2024
Dunedin property management company to pay damages for breaching smoke alarm requirements
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the payment of $6450 in exemplary damages for breaches of smoke alarm and maintenance requirements by Cutlers Property Management.
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Tenancy Tribunal
17 June 2024
Changes to Tenancy Tribunal application fee
From 1 July 2024, the Tenancy Tribunal application fee will change from $20.44 to $27.
