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Online CPD Module l Booklet l PowerPoint Presentation
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The leaky building crisis is far from over. Thousands of New Zealanders continue to be seriously affected by the discovery that they own or have bought a leaky building that attempted repairs have failed. This webinar discusses some of the recovery options and recent legal developments in this area.
The leaky home crisis has not diminished over recent years, with significant numbers of homeowners continuing to discover they own a “leaky home”. Claims against construction parties are increasingly captured by a limitation defence, however recovery options remain. Product liability claims, claims for negligent repairs and vendor liability issues are arising with increasing frequency.This module will explore these key topics and will provide some practical advice on liability issues and avenues for recovery for leaky home owners.
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Authors: Dan Parker, James Wollerman
Published: 8 May 2017
Pages: 26
Many leaky buildings throughout New Zealand remain unrepaired or have been the subject of inadequate or faulty remedial work. Those buildings continue to be bought and sold and homeowners later discover that they have purchased or own a leaky home, or that repairs to their home have failed.
Often the full extent of the problem will not be uncovered by the homeowners for many years as the defects are typically latent. This has resulted in a number of claims now falling outside the 10 year limitation longstop provision in the Building Act/s 1991 and 2004.As a result, owners of leaky homes must consider other potential avenues for recovery. Recovery options will often remain for faulty repair work, or against parties involved in the sale and purchase transaction including vendors, Real Estate Agents, and pre-purchase inspectors. (continued...)
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Parker & Associates
Wellington
Parker & Associates
Wellington