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By Karen Shaw – 1 April 2012, Build 129
When it comes to duty of care cases involving commercial property owners, recent Court of Appeal decisions indicate that, unlike councils, construction industry parties may have a duty of care to commercial property owners.
By Karen Shaw – 1 December 2013, Build 139
Complaints laid against licensed building practitioners should be treated seriously. There is a formal process to hear the complaint, and to date, there is only one reported instance of an appeal against a finding.
By Karen Shaw – 1 February 2015, Build 146
Communications about payment schedules can be electronic or snail mail. For the Courts, the form of the written communication isn’t an issue, but a failure to meet some key requirements may be.
By Karen Shaw – 1 February 2018, Build 164
A recent High Court decision reminds us that parties have to be careful when issuing statutory demands. In a case of improper use, the debt was in dispute and a debt collection agency was involved.
By Mike McDrury – 1 December 2018, Build 169
In a welcome move, the government has cleared up some of the issues thrown up by the implementation of the bright-line test.
By Stuart Robertson, Ossama Mohamed – 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.
By Philip Wright – 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.
By Karen Shaw – 1 February 2013, Build 134
Be alert but not alarmed if an owner takes on the role of head contractor. There are a number of things you can do to protect yourself if the project is not managed well and problems emerge.
By Karen Shaw – 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.
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.
