by AlexanderDorrington | Jun 12, 2026 | Cross-lease
A familiar scenario arises regularly in cross lease properties. One owner proposes to demolish and rebuild, triggering the need for neighbour consent. Discussions may begin constructively, but over time positions can harden. What starts as a question of design or...
by AlexanderDorrington | Oct 21, 2024 | Blog, Personal asset planning, Trusts
Retaining your family trust could be important With the recent increase in the trustee tax rate to 39% and changes introduced by the new Trusts Act, some clients have questioned whether they still need a family trust. The answer is not a “one size fits all”...
by AlexanderDorrington | Sep 24, 2024 | Blog, General property Law, Sale and Purchase, Unit Titles
The Unit Titles (Strengthening Body Corporate Governance and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2022 became law on 9 May 2022. The Unit Titles Amendment Regulations 2024 came into force on 9 May 2024. These changes to the Act have strengthened governance arrangements...
by AlexanderDorrington | Aug 31, 2023 | Blog, Business Law, General property Law
Landmark case for directors' duties Last week the Supreme Court released its long-awaited decision in Yan v Mainzeal Property and Construction Limited (in liquidation) (“Mainzeal”). It confirmed the lower court’s decision that the directors breached their duties...
by AlexanderDorrington | Feb 15, 2023 | Blog, Commercial property, General property Law, Leasing
If you own a leased property or you are a tenant, take a moment to consider if you are unreasonable! Do you prioritise the right things? This case might make you think… Request The courts were asked to make a declaration relating to a landlord withholding...
