Rotorua landlord ordered to pay damages and repair defective rental property

Wednesday 15 January 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 15 Jan 2025, 1:30pm

In this story Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Tenancy Tribunal

The Tenancy Tribunal has ordered Aquastar Holdings Limited to pay $6,195 in exemplary damages and complete extensive repairs to a Rotorua rental. The property had defects including a rotting deck, sagging ceilings, and a hole in the roof. A three-year restraining order was also issued against the landlord.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 15 Jan 2025, 5:05am

   Rotorua landlords ordered to pay exemplary damages, complete extensive repairs to property (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 15 Jan 2025, 12:46pm

   Landlord fined for rotting deck, sagging ceiling and missing roof parts (opens in new tab)

   Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 15 Jan 2025, 1:03pm

   Landlord fined thousands over rental with 'shocking' defects (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZWed 15 Jan 2025, 1:30pm

   Landlord fined over Rotorua rental with 'shocking' defects (opens in new tab)