Tribunal orders compensation after tenant given six hours to vacate

Saturday 24 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 25 Oct, 9:49am

In this story Tenancy Tribunal, Ministry of Social Development

The Tenancy Tribunal has ordered compensation for a tenant forced to leave his home within six hours. The eviction occurred after an administrative issue at the Ministry of Social Development delayed a rent payment. The landlord, AJ Safe Homes, refused to rescind the termination notice despite an offer to cover the rent.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sat 24 Oct, 7:00pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 15 hours

NZ HeraldSat 24 Oct, 7:00pm

Tenant given six hours to move out over delayed Ministry of Social Development rent, tribunal orders compensation (opens in new tab)
Otago Daily TimesSun 25 Oct, 9:49am

Tenant given just six hours to move out after delay in MSD rent payment (opens in new tab)