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Landlord Ordered to Pay $17.6K, Demolish Home Over Unsafe Repairs

7/18/2026

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The Tenancy Tribunal ordered landlord Prakash to pay $17,658 in damages, ordered the house demolished, and found duct tape and clothing had been used to fill gaps between floor and skirting.
After the council issued an insanitary building notice on August 4 2025, MBIE filed an application on October 24 2025 alleging multiple tenancy and building standard breaches.
Tribunal awarded $5,070 to the first tenant, $7,580 to the second, and $4,980 to the third.

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Story summary

The Tenancy Tribunal ordered landlord Prakash to pay $17,658 in damages, ordered the house demolished, and found duct tape and clothing had been used to fill gaps between floor and skirting.
After the council issued an insanitary building notice on August 4 2025, MBIE filed an application on October 24 2025 alleging multiple tenancy and building standard breaches.
Tribunal awarded $5,070 to the first tenant, $7,580 to the second, and $4,980 to the third.