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Tribunal Orders $5,800 Damages, Six-Year Ban on Bhana Landlords

6/6/2026

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Tenancy Tribunal imposed a six-year restraining order on landlords Stephen Bhana and Jasu Bhana and ordered $5,800 in exemplary damages.
The tribunal found the Bhanas caused water damage, mould, broken fixtures and security problems in a Rotorua two-bedroom rental.
It also noted they failed to supply a chattels list, gave misleading Healthy Homes information, and that the tenant paid $690 weekly rent while comparable market rent was $473.

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Tenancy Tribunal imposed a six-year restraining order on landlords Stephen Bhana and Jasu Bhana and ordered $5,800 in exemplary damages.
The tribunal found the Bhanas caused water damage, mould, broken fixtures and security problems in a Rotorua two-bedroom rental.
It also noted they failed to supply a chattels list, gave misleading Healthy Homes information, and that the tenant paid $690 weekly rent while comparable market rent was $473.