The relationships between neighbours in a subdivision and the rules, regulations and the way these are enforced have evolved significantly from handshakes and agreements over the fence.
There are a plethora of court cases involving property disputes. We highlight two cases – an easement issue and a cross-lease dispute that may resonate with property owners.
The majority of property sale and purchase agreements are recorded on The Law Association of New Zealand’s (TLANZ) Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate. TLANZ recently released the fourth revision of the Eleventh Edition of the Agreement for Sale and Purchase (ASP).
The government's broader approach could therefore be characterised as a 'meat and veg now, dessert later' strategy to economic management.
For the first time, the Commerce Commission has filed proceedings under the prohibition on unconscionable conduct in the Fair Trading Act 1986. This development suggests that active enforcement in this area is underway.
When someone acts as a trustee of a family trust, they often take on liabilities associated with the trust. Those liabilities generally include obligations to the trust’s lender (such as a bank) or other creditors.
For more than three decades, the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) has shaped how New Zealand uses land, builds homes and infrastructure, and protects its natural environment. It has been one of the country’s most influential, and controversial, pieces of legislation.
The much-anticipated proposed changes to the Holidays Act 2003 were announced in late September by Workplace Relations and Safety Minister, the Hon Brooke van Velden. The Minister said the proposed new legislation will give more confidence and certainty to both employers and employees, and will fix the ‘broken system.’
For many New Zealanders, daily life is now as much online as it is offline. From internet banking and investment platforms to email accounts, social media, cloud storage and cryptocurrencies, our ‘digital footprint’ has become an important part of who we are and what we own. Yet most wills and succession plans still solely focus on traditional assets such as property, shares and savings. Digital assets are often overlooked, leaving families and executors struggling to access information and take control of these assets when the will-maker dies.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has developed from a futuristic concept to a mainstream tool used by many businesses on a daily basis. The exponential growth of AI in recent months/years is hard to miss, with various industries adopting the technology to streamline operations and boost productivity.
