The principle of caveat emptor (buyer beware) is a basic rule which applies to an agreement for sale & purchase. The purchaser is responsible to undertake their own investigation to discover any matters they consider important when buying a property. Despite the purchaser completing due diligence, timeframes and the pressure of securing an agreement means …
Every Purchaser, subject to the rights of any tenant, may enter the property on one occasion prior to the settlement date to examine the property, chattels and fixtures that are included in the sale. This is usually done in the day or two before settlement, as by then the Vendor should have started to pack …
Purchasing a kiwifruit orchard comes with lots to think about and plenty of due diligence to undertake. Often the purchase will be conditional on these further investigations, so what is important to consider? For most orchardists, water and compliance are key considerations. Often water is sourced from a bore, either on the land itself or …
So, after successfully entering into an Agreement for Sale and Purchase for the property of your dreams and having completed your due diligence, you rightfully decide to enjoy a celebratory tipple of having reached unconditional status. The phone then rings, it’s the Real Estate agent advising you of the catastrophically bad news the property has …
Are you looking to rent out a residential property? Here’s what you need to know about advertising your property and charging rent in light of the recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Act. Advertising If you list your property for rent, you must list the rental price. A prospective tenant may voluntarily offer to pay …
Recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Act have now been in effect for several months. We answer some questions from landlords on ending a tenancy. Can I give my tenant notice to end the tenancy? A landlord can no longer end a tenancy without a valid reason. Under the new rules, a landlord can only …
We advise clients on all aspects of commercial leasing, both landlords and tenants, many of which are currently dealing with the impacts of COVID-19. A common issue for commercial tenancies is payment of rent during periods where the tenant’s business cannot operate due to alert levels. This includes: The tenant’s ability to pay rent (as …
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The Healthy Home Standards and Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020 are now law. The Government describes these changes as necessary for modernising and clarifying the Act to reflect the modern renting market in New Zealand by increasing security of tenure for tenants; promoting good-faith relationships in the renting environment; and supporting tenants’ ability to assert …
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持久授权书 我们中的许多人都考虑过为死后做准备。但是，如果您失去自己做决定或妥善照顾自己的能力，会发生什么？拥有持久授权书 (EPA) 可以确保其他人能够介入并代表您在财产，个人医疗和福利方面行事。 什么是持久授权书？ 持久授权书赋予您指任的授权人（例如家人或朋友）代理您做决定的能力。您的授权人必须以您的最佳利益行事，并尽可能地让您参与决策。 EPA 有两种类型： 1. 财产：您在EPA 中指定的授权人（或多名授权人）可以代理您管理资产和财务。您可以指定一名以上的授权人并指认他们是否必须共同行事或单独行事。您还可以选择EPA 立即生效，还是仅在您不再具备心智能力时生效。 2. 个人医疗和福利：您可以指任授权人在您的个人医疗和福利方面做出决定，例如确保您有适当的生活护理和医疗安排。 EPA 仅在医生证明您不再具有心智能力时才生效。 对于两种类型的持久授权书，如果您指定的第一位授权人无法履行职责，您可以指定继任授权人行事。您还可以要求您的授权人咨询您在EPA 中指定的其他人或向其提供信息。 家庭法院负责监督与 EPA 相关的事务，并审查您的授权人为您行使 EPA 时做出的任何决定。 如果我没有 EPA 怎么办？ 如果您失去了自己做决定的能力，或许再也无法管理自己的事务。比如说您可能无法出售房屋、管理银行账户或做出有关健康，生活安排或相关医疗护理的重要决定。 如果发生这种情况的时候，再签署 EPA 已为时已晚。只能由其他人，例如亲戚、社会工作者或医生，向家庭法院申请一名指定人为您做决策（我们称其为福利监护人和财产管理人）。与 EPA 下的授权人不同，福利监护人或财产经理必须至少每 3 年向家庭法院申请审核他们的任命权。 因此，建立 EPA 可以帮您的家人减少申请家庭法院授权的一系列费用并减轻压力。 我如何获得 EPA？ 仔细考虑您想任命的授权人（或多名授权人），以及是否希望有其他人监督您的授权人。最重要的是您要任命一位您信任，会理解并尊重您意愿的，也会为您做重要决定的人。 然后，您需要联系律师或其他有权限的人来帮助您创建 EPA。您可以通过联系lawyers@hobec.co.nz或 致电07 578 2199 来Holland Beckett Law 寻求帮助。
Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 Asbestos was used in building products up until the 1990s due to its ability to resist heat, electricity and chemical corrosion. However, in New Zealand an estimated 170 people die of asbestos-related diseases each year making it the largest single cause of work related deaths. In response, …
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