Tenancy Tribunal rules landlord cannot evict tenant over brothel allegations

NZ HeraldStuffFriday 23 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A landlord in central Auckland was unable to evict a tenant despite claims that the apartment was being used as a brothel. The tenant denied running a commercial business, stating instead that he had been approached by women in the building's lift offering sexual services.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Fri 23 May 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
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    Tenant allegedly running brothel from Auckland apartment unable to be evicted, Tenancy Tribunal rules (opens in new tab)

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    Landlord unable to evict tenant claimed to be running a brothel from the apartment (opens in new tab)