Under section 14 of the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2006 (“the WHRS Act) residential home owners making a claim are only eligible for mediation or adjudication services if their home was “built within the period of 10 years immediately before the day on which the claim is brought”. Many […] Read More›
As New Zealand recovers from the Global Financial Crisis and more financing is focused towards redeveloping and revitalising older commercial properties around the cities, it is obvious from the number of scaffolding that litters the cities that the potential for a breach of a tenant’s right to quiet enjoyment in […] Read More›
The assessment of a migrant’s eligibility for a New Zealand visa requires a thorough understanding of the laws and regulations that are regularly being revised, and policies and procedures that are modified frequently to meet the objectives of the current Government of the day. Currently there are a number of […] Read More›
We increasingly find a move towards simplification of legal documentation which has its merits in many situations but also has potential disadvantages. Often the desire is driven by the client due to a perception that this will save them money and/or because the parties do not wish to deal with […] Read More›