by AlexanderDorrington | May 11, 2012 | Building, General property Law, Unit Titles
Historically anyone making changes to a unit title development needed either to complete a redevelopment plan or to cancel the unit title plan and start again. Both options needed unanimous consent from all of the owners. Things are different under the Unit Titles Act...
by Denise Marsden | May 10, 2012 | General property Law, Sale and Purchase, Subdivisions
There have been a spate of recent cases about requisitions. That is, purchasers objecting to defective titles. This can be relevant to any agreement for sale and purchase of land, but it is especially relevant where there is a pre-sales contract for land...
by Jourdan Griffin | May 9, 2012 | General property Law, Leasing
The aftermath of the Christchurch earthquakes has given rise to a number of commercial and legal issues for landlords and lawyers. From insurance questions, to rental abatement, access and questions of untenantability, the earthquakes have left their mark on the...
by Denise Marsden | May 8, 2012 | Building, General property Law, Subdivisions
Building Amendment Bill (No.4) had its first reading in parliament on 1 May 2012. The bill, if passed, will significantly enhance the consumer protection measures for building work. This article focuses on the consumer protection insofar as residential...