By Stuart Robertson, Ossama Mohamed
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1 April 2021, Build 183, Feature article
Building defects causing weathertightness issues are still prominent today, although some causes have changed over the years. Remediation costs are higher than ever, and the importance of determining liability continues to be critical.
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By Ariana Stuart, Lisa Rozendaal, Sarah Sprout
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1 June 2020, Build 178
Before a building contract is cancelled in the current situation of locked-down sites and an uncertain future, the wording of the contract should be carefully reviewed.
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By Spencer Smith
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1 October 2014, Build 144
Under our system of joint and several liability, some parties to leaky homes litigation seem to pay more than their fair share. But is there a case for changing to proportionate liability?
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By Alide Elkink
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1 December 2007, Build 103, Feature article
For many people the problem of a leaky home remains an ongoing nightmare.
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By Karen Shaw
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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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By Philip Wright
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1 December 2006, Build 97, Feature article
A Bill introduced to Parliament in August will bring about wholesale changes to the government’s initial response to the leaky building crisis. Some of the key features of the Bill, and reforms to the associated Weathertight Homes Resolution Service, are discussed here.
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By Karen Shaw
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1 October 2013, Build 138, Feature article
The reasons for New Zealand’s leaky building crisis are many, and as a result, there is plenty of litigation. This A–Z looks at some of the legal issues involved.
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By Karen Shaw
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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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By Karen Shaw
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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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By Karen Shaw
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1 August 2010, Build 119
Over the last 9 years, the leaky building crisis has filled numerous press columns. We consider the government’s rescue package along with some recent developments in case law.
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