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Landlord's widow ordered to pay ex-tenant $6500 for unlawful eviction

NZ HeraldRNZSunday 17 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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The Tenancy Tribunal has ordered a Wellington landlord's widow to pay $6500 to a former tenant. The ruling follows an unlawful eviction from a substandard home that lacked smoke alarms and had a leaky roof and wet carpet.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sun 17 Aug 2025, 1:00pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
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    Tenancy Tribunal orders landlord’s widow to pay ex-tenant $6500 over unlawful eviction from substandard home (opens in new tab)

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    Tenancy Tribunal orders landlord's widow to pay ex-tenant $6500 over unlawful eviction (opens in new tab)