Gardener cleared in rental dispute after plants die in flooding
A Christchurch tenant was cleared by the Tenancy Tribunal after a dispute with her landlord over dead rose bushes and garden alterations. The tenant successfully argued that the plants died due to severe flooding and poor drainage rather than neglect.
Why it matters
This case highlights the legal complexities of property maintenance responsibilities in rental agreements, particularly regarding environmental factors like flooding.
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