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Martelli McKegg's Auckland-based lawyers can deliver you prompt and practical advice, at competitive rates and in plain language. We'll provide tailored solutions to your legal problems.

We help a variety of clients throughout New Zealand, from private individuals and small business owners to some of Australasia's largest commercial entities. Contact us today on 09 379 7333 to find out how we can help you

Martelli McKegg's Auckland-based lawyers can deliver you prompt and practical advice, at competitive rates and in plain language. We'll provide tailored solutions to your legal problems. Just as we do for our many and varied clients throughout New Zealand, from individuals and small business owners to some of Australasia's largest commercial entities.

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Termination of building contracts

13 September 2018

Occasionally the relationship between parties to a building contract turns sour. In some cases the parties will be able to get things back on track so that the project can be brought to completion. However, in other cases there is an irreparable breakdown in trust and one or both parties want to part ways. The owner may not want the builder around anymore and/or the builder may not want to continue racking up cost on credit with little prospect of being paid. So how does a party terminate the building contract and what risks does a party face if they get it wrong?

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