by Denise Marsden | Mar 22, 2017 | Building, General property Law
We have mentioned previously that the rules relating to retentions under contracts covered by the Construction Contracts Act 2002 are changing. From 31 March 2017 retention money withheld under commercial construction contracts must be held on trust. This is...
by Denise Marsden | Mar 22, 2017 | General property Law
The Supreme Court of Victoria was recently asked to consider whether or not a tenant, under a residential tenancy, was in breach of the provisions of the lease by entering into contracts with Airbnb. These allowed guests to stay for a short term, booked via the Airbnb...
by Rachael Stevenson | Mar 22, 2017 | Building, General property Law
A recent case considered whether or not the model IPENZ – ACENZ Short Form Agreement was incorporated into a contract between a client and an engineering firm. This was important because negligence had been alleged. If the short form applied it included a limitation...
by Rachael Stevenson | Jan 12, 2016 | General property Law, Sale and Purchase
If you are purchasing a property you must obtain you own LIM. It’s not new advice, but the Courts have provided another reminder why it is important. The same goes for a PIM if you are developing/building. The recent case of Monticello Holdings Limited v...
by Rachael Stevenson | Jan 8, 2016 | General property Law, Sale and Purchase
The year starts with a reviewed ADLSi/REINZ Ninth Edition 2012 (3) form of agreement for sale and purchase of real estate. The important changes to note are: Tax statement clauses are added to ensure vendors and purchasers comply with rules introduced 1...
by Denise Marsden | Sep 29, 2015 | General property Law, Sale and Purchase
Standard form contracts used in residential property development breach the Fair Trading Act 1986 if they are a consumer contract that contains “unfair terms”. This was part of the changes to consumer law that applies to contracts from 17 March 2015. This might be...
