Unlawful entry during renovation led to compensation and exemplary damages in this Tribunal decision. The case shows how access breaches and loss of enjoyment can outweigh legitimate repair work. It highlights why access rules and Healthy Homes duties must be followed from day one.

This Tenancy Tribunal Kainga Ora dog removal order shows how keeping a pet without consent can lead to enforced removal. The Tribunal relied on a written pet policy and the tenant’s lack of response. It highlights how silence and missing evidence can decide outcomes.