Christchurch landlord ordered to pay $5700 after renting out garage unlawfully
A Christchurch landlord has been ordered to pay compensation after unlawfully renting his garage to a workmate for $150 a week.
A Christchurch landlord has been ordered to pay $5700 in compensation to a workmate after unlawfully renting out his garage. The landlord said he was doing the tenant a favour after the man asked him for a place to stay. The case highlights tenancy law requirements around residential rentals.
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Christchurch landlord ordered to pay $5700 to workmate after renting out his garage
Regie Caballero unlawfully let his workmate live in his garage for $150 a week.
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Christchurch landlord ordered to pay $5700 to workmate after renting out his garage
Regie Caballero said he was simply doing the man a favour after he "begged" him for a place to stay.