News
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Tenancy Tribunal
15 May 2025
Porirua landlords fail to comply with work order, ordered to pay exemplary damages
Porirua landlords fail to comply with work order, pay exemplary damages at property described as “not fit for human occupation”
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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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Policy and legislation
10 April 2025
Healthy homes standards final deadline: 1 July 2025
From 1 July 2025 all rental homes must comply with the healthy homes standards. Is your property compliant?
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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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Policy and legislation
20 March 2025
Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024: technical changes now in force
Further changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the Act) came into force on 20 March 2025.
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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.
