Camerons ordered to pay $26,000 rent after living rent-free in damaged landlord's property after earthquakes.
Neil and Angela Cameron were ordered to pay $26,000 in rent to their landlord, Peter Randle, after living rent-free in his property for nearly 15 months. The misunderstanding began when their house suffered damage in the Christchurch earthquakes, leading to significant delays in repairs. Initially, the Camerons believed their insurance policy would cover the costs, but once the policy's limit was reached, they remained in Randle's property rent-free. The original Tenancy Tribunal order required the Camerons to pay $52,000, but a subsequent appeal resulted in a ruling that reduced the amount owed to half.
August 04, 2024
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