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Body Corporate Business Update February 2017
UTA ReviewThe Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s review of the Unit Titles Act is now underway. MBIE is holding a series of workshops on the changes proposed in its discussion document in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland in February. The workshop schedule and discussion documen...
Changes to The Unit Titles Act 2010
Building and Construction Minister Nick Smith announced upcoming amendments to the Unit Titles Act 2010 on 21 December 2016 with the launch of a discussion document: Click to viewSix significant changes to the Act are proposed:Better disclosure rules at the time of purchase Strengthening body corpor...
Your trust questions answered
I set up my Trust to protect my children from their partners but I don’t want them knowing everything that is going on with the Trust, especially while I’m alive.The role of the trustee is to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries when making decisions in relation to the trust and its as...
Trusts Act Proposed Changes
It has been some time since the Law Commission commenced its review of trust law with the intention of addressing problems that exist with the law as it stands. The Commission’s recommendations have now been reflected in a draft Trusts Bill anticipated to be enacted some time in 2017. Instead of l...
Try before you buy
Ten years ago Jo and Ian bought a section on which they built their dream home. They used high end quality materials throughout. Jo and Ian having recently retired decided that it was time to downsize and move to a “lock up and leave” apartment in the city. They placed their property on the mark...
Simon Kember and Vicki Ohms- Retirements from the firm and the law
We announce the retirement of two of our senior people here at Glaister Ennor. Vicki Ohms (Consultant) and Simon Kember (Partner) will both be leaving the firm and the law on 30 November 2016, after many great years of service.Simon has practised law for nearly 40 years and has been a Partner at Gla...
Buyers/Sellers and Landlords of Properties – Commercial or residential:(“P”) contamination
There is increasing publicity about how widespread the problem of P contamination of properties has become and the resulting obligations and impact on property owners.If a property has been used for the manufacture, or even the smoking, of P then potential contamination may lead to the need for cost...
Recent Promotions at Glaister Ennor
Glaister Ennor is pleased to announce our recent staff promotions. We congratulate Wayne Pearson on becoming a Consultant of the firm, Stephanie Lau a Senior Associate and Nicole Warner and Christina Lee on becoming Associates.Wayne Pearson | ConsultantWayne works as a consultant in the Commercial t...
Body Corporate Business Update
Who is the appropriate decision-maker?In Body Corporate 324525 v Stent [2016] NZHC 2442, the owners of five units in the Bridgewater Bay Apartments disputed the High Court’s jurisdiction to hear the Body Corporate’s claims for unpaid levies, interest and reasonable costs. The Court held that d...
Body Corporate Business Update
How much notice? The importance of timingCalculating when notices of annual general or extraordinary general meetings must be issued is of utmost importance. Insufficient notice may render any resolutions passed at the meeting ultra vires or void.In Body Corporate 166208 v Temple 88 Ltd [2016] NZH...