Can a lessor refuse to renew?

A lessor must tread very carefully when considering the position of a lessee who has not yet exercised its right to renew the lease.  The Property Law Act 2007 assists a lessee by providing relief in two situations where a right of renewal would otherwise be...

Destruction and leases

What is happening in Christchurch is impacting on the New Zealand property industry in all sorts of ways.  One of these is the debate regarding contractual obligations between the parties.  Most leases inadequately deal with the situation in Christchurch.  Whilst they...