Tenancy Tribunal case

[Bluecoat]

Tenants needed to get out of their property ASAP (were given 90-day notice). When they viewed the rental renovation was complete, and were advised major works (carpet, painting, new insulation) had been done and that anything that they were not happy with would be remedied on initial inspection. Tenants...

[donna]

Hi PTers,

A win for landlords but at a huge price as it’s unlikely this landlord will get paid by these dodgy tenants.

and the property manager didn’t really step up with property inspections etc.

if rent not paid and tenants not there - change the locks?...

[kiwidag]

What is dollar value of exemplary damages in following situation?
And if proven and won, would such damages cover lawyer costs or not (if incurred)?

A tenant with 6 month fixed term who has to leave country 3 months earlier due to relative's medical condition back in his home country....