he Court of Appeal looks at how costs for remedial works should be shared at Auckland’s Shangri-La apartments. Wikipedia notes Shangri-La is meant to be a...
Developers commonly become members of the body corporate committee, especially if units remain unsold or it is a staged development, so as to retain control.
The increasing demand for housing in Auckland has fueled a return of residential apartment developments. The availability of affordable apartments could be seen as a welcome...
The Department of Building and Housing has published a Unit Titles Amendment Bill consultation document dated 20 November 2012. They are seeking views on some proposed...
The Auckland High Court recently considered an application from Lihua Limited, against Body Corporate 366611, Theta Management Limited and BCS Limited.
By 1 October 2012 new body corporate operational rules are required under the Unit Titles Act 2010. Most bodies corporate have started to prepare replacement rules.
Most maintenance in NZ is left to the caretaker or facilities manager of a building who may be primarily employed in a ‘handy man’ role. Maintenance...
The Unit Titles Act 2010 has been in force for over 8 months now. Most bodies corporate have had their first AGM under the new Act...
In the past all body corporate levies have been assessed on unit entitlements. Because unit entitlements are based on value, historically different owners using the same...