Tenancy Law
Landlords v tenants - has the balance of power swung?
Long awaited changes to tenancy law have been made - are they really the landlord-killers that some make them out to be? Audio
Big changes in the pipeline for tenancy law
The government has proposed a bevvy of renter-focussed changes, including stemming rent increases, widening notice for evictions, and owning pets. Audio
Proposed ban for bidding on rental housing
The Housing Minister announced proposals this morning for reforms to existing tenancy law. The changes would stop no-cause tenancy terminations, increase the notice landlords need and limit rent… Audio
Tenants mull court action over flooded apartments
A group of west Auckland tenants is considering taking their landlord to court after it was revealed he knew his property was flood-prone but did not tell them. Video
Landlord pays out $17k for tenancy breaches
A South Auckland landlord who illegally rented an unconsented garage to a young family was deliberate and cynical in his actions, investigators say.