Landlord’s over-zealous gardening costs him $1120

The landlord visited the property 43 times in 65 weeks, often for garden work, leading to a dispute with tenants over privacy and quiet enjoyment. The Tenancy Tribunal ruled the landlord must pay compensation for breaching the tenants’ rights, although they were also required to cover damages. The tenants felt uncomfortable with the frequency of visits, leading to the tribunal awarding them two weeks’ rent as compensation.

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