Equitable Liens Revisited
Podular (Francis v Gross) was appealed to the Court of Appeal ([2024] NZCZ 528). It came to a different view to that reached in the High Court.
High Court examines limited liability under the Building Act
Tauranga City Council v Harrison Grierson appears to be the first High Court case that examines whether liability under the Building Act can be limited.
FirstBuild Construction Court Case Further Defines the Lien
FirstBuild Construction court case: the latest in a series of legal cases that are defining the application of equitable liens in the construction sector in real-time.
Is the leaky building crisis still impacting New Zealand homeowners?
Many homeowners are still dealing with the consequences, including significant repair costs, declining property values, and health problems related to mould exposure.
How the NZ Tiny Homes Liquidation Has Revived the Lien
A controversial High Court ruling on the NZ Tiny Homes liquidation has revived the lien; an ancient legal concept relating to property ownership.
Supply shortages in the building industry – be prepared
“My builder has offered me a fixed contract price” – I hear you say and my response will be “a fixed contract price is never a fixed price”.
Personal liability for defective building work
There is potential for a person involved in the building process, including a company director, to be held personally liable for defective building work.
A good build contract – the basis for a successful project
Build contracts are not as exciting as choosing your Lulu Lytle wallpaper, but a good build contract can form the basis of a successful project.