Have you been “interrupted”?
The recent Christchurch earthquakes have thrown the spotlight on insurance and many business owners have been caught short with inadequate business interruption insurance.… Read More
How much should you pay at a mortgagee sale?
You should not pay full price when you buy a property at a mortgagee sale. There are major differences that apply to these contracts and the price should reflect that.… Read More
Is my business doomed, or is there a lifeline?
When a business finds itself in trouble the immediate questions which arise are “can the business be saved?”, and from the owner’s perspective, “how much am I going to lose?”… Read More
Is your land title limited as to parcels? Where is your boundary?
In New Zealand we have an expectation that the boundaries of land we own are precisely defined. Generally that is the case.… Read More
Refresher: payment claims under the Construction Contracts Act 2002
The Construction Contracts Act provides quick and simple procedures to resolve disputes about money due under construction contracts.… Read More
Fed up with noisy neighbours?
Having noisy neighbours is a real problem. Read on to find out what steps you can take to put a stop to excessive noise created by your neighbours.… Read More
You should sort out unpaid fines
People with unpaid fines are appearing in Court in this country every week, facing the prospect of jail time if a satisfactory arrangement is not made to pay the fine.… Read More
How long does it take to pay out an estate after someone dies?
There is a process when someone dies to establish that the will is the right one, or to give someone the power to administer the estate.… Read More
Thinking of a retirement village?
As you become older, your residential living needs change, and moving may become necessary. There are four general types of residential arrangements that you can consider.… Read More
Death and the trustee
Many thousands of people are executors and/or trustees of their friend’s or family member’s will but what does this mean and what does it involve?… Read More
Can you require your neighbour to contribute to your boundary fence?
The Fencing Act 1978 makes the occupiers of adjoining lands liable to contribute equally to work on a fence on the common boundary. However, to ensure that your neighbour contributes to a fence is not always that easy.… Read More
Be careful offering services or advice to friends or family
Have you ever considered that under the law of agency you could be legally liable for any shortcomings in what you provide?… Read More