Landlord ordered to pay tenant $3400 for Timaru rental issues

NZ HeraldRNZSunday 24 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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The Tenancy Tribunal has ordered landlord Donna Miers to pay a tenant $3400 due to the poor condition of a Timaru rental. Issues at the property included black mould, holes in the floor, and a leaking toilet. The tenant had stopped paying rent in protest of the living conditions.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sun 24 Aug 2025, 12:00pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 7 hours
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    Tenancy Tribunal orders landlord Donna Miers to pay tenant $3400 for ‘appalling’ Timaru rental (opens in new tab)

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    Tenancy Tribunal orders landlord to pay tenant $3400 for ‘appalling’ Timaru rental (opens in new tab)