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Timing is everything

By Karen Shaw 1 August 2013, Build 137

At what point is a property defined as built? Who can and who cannot use the 10-year limitation period as a defence? The courts have continued to refine the answers to these questions in several recent cases.

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Leaky cases

By Karen Shaw 1 October 2013, Build 138

New Zealand Courts will be tied up for years with litigation around leaky buildings. Often the issue involves considering just who bears liability.

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Long-stop period clarified

By Karen Shaw 1 December 2015, Build 151

Claims against faulty building work need to be brought within a 10-year long-stop period. Recent court cases have clarified how this defence applies to design work and product manufacturers and suppliers.

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