Picture this: A tenant is subject to a fixed term tenancy. The
term expires on 1 December. The tenant should be gone by 1 December
right? Not so fast... This is where the plot thickens.
By Tara Grant - 4 Dec 2012
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We're very pleased to announce that Lewis Grant has joined the
Martelli McKegg partnership. Lewis brings to the firm a
wealth of experience in the trust and estate planning area.
By - 19 Nov 2012
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Trusts are often set up to protect family assets and are
administered by the family members themselves. While such trusts
may have lower administration costs than those involving
professional trustees, they are at higher risk of being impaired by
disputes between trustees.
By Tara Grant - 15 Nov 2012
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A recent Environment Court decision limiting effluent flow from
farms has come hot on the heels of a Ministry of Environment report
finding that the water quality at more than half the recreational
swimming spots it monitors is poor or very poor.
By Kay Keam - 1 Nov 2012
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Starting a new company can be risky. There is no guarantee that
all founding members will stay the course. Many people do not
realise the importance of managing this risk through a written
agreement between the founders.
By Melissa Higham - 16 Oct 2012
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The towering 22 storey Spencer on Byron Hotel in Takapuna,
Auckland is a renowned luxury hotel 500 metres from Takapuna Beach
with panoramic views of Rangitoto Island, Auckland Harbour and the
Hauraki Gulf. It's perhaps the stand-out building on the
North Shore, but it's carried a dark secret. It's a "leaky
building".
By Andrew Steele - 12 Oct 2012
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The transitional period for body corporate rules expires on 1
October this year. If you are in a body corporate which existed as
at 20 June 2011 then your existing rules will automatically be
replaced with the minimalistic default rules under the Regulations
unless you and your other owners pass new rules and give notice to
LINZ (our land registry).
By Kay Keam - 14 Sep 2012
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When making a Will, one of the important decisions you will make
is who to appoint as executor. The things your executor will have
to do include:
• Applying to the High Court for a grant of probate
• Calling in all estate assets
• Paying all estate liabilities
• Distributing the estate balance to the beneficiaries
pursuant to the terms of your Will
• Ensuring all tax returns are filed
By Catherine Atchison - 12 Sep 2012
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The High Court recently confirmed that a claim could proceed
against Auckland Council when the only action within the claimable
ten-year period was issuing the code compliance certificate.
By Andrew Steele - 30 Aug 2012
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The High Court released its decision in the Auckland Council
v Blincoe & Ors claim yesterday. The decision is a victory
for home owners, as the High Court has confirmed that local
Councils should not have approved the use of sealant around
windows. The successful parties were represented by Martelli
McKegg and Grant Illingworth QC.
By - 14 Aug 2012
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