Upper Riccarton tenants win $2500 after repeated uninvited visits from landlord’s mother
A group of tenants in New Zealand was awarded $2,500 by the Tenancy Tribunal after their landlord's mother repeatedly entered their home uninvited. While the tribunal acknowledged the breach of privacy, it denied exemplary damages, ruling that the mother lacked malicious intent.
Why it matters
The case clarifies the legal boundaries of landlord-tenant privacy rights and the criteria for awarding exemplary damages in property disputes.
A group of flatmates knew a garage renovation would be happening at the property they were renting when they moved in.
The article objectively summarizes the tribunal's ruling and includes perspectives from both the tenants and the adjudicator.
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