Auckland landlord and property agent liable for constant debt collector visits
According to the decision, people describing themselves as bailiffs or debt collectors visited the property several times between…
Tenant not liable for dead plants in Christchurch rental, tribunal rules
A recently released decision by the tribunal stated that at the beginning of the tenancy, mature evergreen bushes…
Major Building Act reform isn’t weathertight and risks leaving homeowners exposed – Jenée Tibshraeny
However, the Government’s solution is a bit of a gamble. It wants to amend the Building Act so…
Samnic Forest Management directors’ appeal against costs rejected by High Court
Hayes, Funnell, Fortune and Samnic appealed the order in Auckland’s High Court on nine grounds, claiming the court…
Whitford tenant ordered to pay $100k after $145k rent dispute
Lewis was ordered to pay: Rent arrears $98,536.51 Filing fee reimbursement $27Lock/key replacement $186.49 Animal carer fee $360…
Who’s liable when AI gives bad financial advice? – Nadine Higgins
“They are trying to personalise their recommendations or their advice. You can talk to your money and ask…
Travel agency not liable for family’s costly transit visa problem, Disputes Tribunal rules
A family had to spend $6456 on urgent, alternative flights when the mother and daughter were prevented from…
Whangārei family devastated after HDC finds no one liable for their dad’s death after pharmacy error
Brian “George Fryer, 63, a father of four and grandfather to 16, died at Whangārei Hospital on November…