Legal Matters

Whakatane real estate professionals and property law practitioners have over the years become extremely familiar with what is known as cross-lease developments. Subsequently you too as the public will, if you have not already done so, come across this term while you are exploring Whakatane’s property market. Cross leasing evolved in the 1960s as a means of bypassing strict subdivision rules put in place by local government at that time, however the advantage of cross-leasing ceased with the introduction of the Resource Management Act 1991 which included “cross-lease” within its definition of a “subdivision”.

In our May issue

Brexit, Political Power and the Role of the Courts

Enduring Powers of Attorney – Recent Changes

The Harmful Digital Communications Act – Cyberbullies Beware

Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 – Happy First Birthday

Auction Preparation

Default Interest

Trusts - A Brief Summary

In our November issue

Intellectual Property Licensing

Plant Variety Rights

Best vs Reasonable Endeavours

Sharemilking Agreements

Going to Court - Checklist

Building a Boundary Fence

Strange and Wonderful Land Covenants

In our May issue

Flat mate or de facto partner?

Buildings and warrants of fitness

The ins and outs of a restraint of trade clause

Citizen's arrest:  An overview

Buying goods subject to security - the "ordinary course of business" exemption

Property Purchase – Meth testing

Reform – Health & Safety at Work Act 2015

In our November issue

Selling a Business - things to consider

Trusts and relationship property - what does Clayton v Clayton mean for me?

Tax changes for settlements and the proposed “bright-line” test

Modernising Child, Youth and Family Services – Interim Report

How to Obtain a Limited Licence

Alcohol Control

Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement update

In our August issue

Changes to the Companies Act 1993

Cyber Bullying - on its way out?

Child support

Passing away without a Will – what happens to your Estate?

Magna Carta - 800 years on

Building contracts & retention sums

Building your new home – why include a sunset clause?

In our May issue

When you make a Will, you like to think that your wishes will be followed and your estate will end up in the hands of the intended recipients.  In most cases, that is exactly what happens.

However, there are circumstances where your Will can be challenged and the Court may order that your estate be distributed differently than you had directed.  There are three different statutes which allow claims to be made against an estate:

In our November Issue

Neighbour law part 2: Nuisance and trespass, issues with animals, noises & smells

The disciplinary meeting as part of a sound process

For companies – an overview of voluntary administration, receivership and liquidation

Greenpeace NZ – Supreme Court decision

What is a General Security Agreement?

Fixture or chattel - why should I care?

Attorneys under enduring powers of attorney – what is your role?

In Our May Issue

Consumer Law Reform – what does it mean  for you?

Selling and buying goods internationally

Ensuring it’s a first house and not a P house

Changes to the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987

Executors and Trustees - Roles and Responsibilities

The Harmful Digital Communications Bill

Trust Busting – case update

In Our November Issue

DIY And The Law

Extended Warranties And The Consumer Guarantees Act: Are You Throwing Your Money Away?

Construction Contracts Amendment Bill

The America's Cup: Battles Off The Water

Challenging The Terms Of A Will

Cancelling A Conditional Contract

Protect Your Position As Supplier - Is Your Product At Risk?

In Our May Issue

Homeowner Beware

Law Commission Review of the News Media

Leases

Relationship Property after death

Food Standards

Psychoactive Substances Bill

Trustee vs Executor

In Our November Issue

Electronic Identity Verification Bill

Commercial Leases - Rights of Renewal

Personal Properties Securities Register and Terms of Trade

ADLS Building Report Clause 9.3

Water Use and Consents

Below are some suggested conditions you should get your land agent to include in your Agreement For Sale and Purchase (they will have the wording)

In our February issue

Bill Introduced to Prevent Foreign Abuse of New Zealand Company Laws

Cyber-bullying

Changes to Road & Driving Laws

Financial Markets Authority

Licence to Marry

Paid Sleep-Overs

In our November issue

Counterfeit and Illegal Goods – New Powers Granted to the State

Christchurch Earthquake to Trigger– Changes to Resource Management Act 1991

Frustrated Contracts

Child Support Changes

Buying and Selling A Unit Title Property

The “Gift of Life”

FORESTRY AND THE EMISSIONS TRADING SCHEME- THE CHOICE
OWNERS OF PRE-1990 FOREST LAND UNDER 50 HECTARES NEED
TO MAKE.