December 11, 2023

Changes to the Retirement Villages Act in the wind

The Retirement Villages Act 2003, a crucial legal framework for retirement village governance, is undergoing a very thorough review after two decades of service. With the retirement village sector and elderly population expanding significantly, the need to ensure the legislation remains relevant and effective is important. Why review? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development

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Change in Government and changes to Employment Laws!

So we have a new Government. The National – ACT – New Zealand First coalition have promised several employment law changes. Two of the most significant are: Repealing the Fair Pay Agreement regime. It is anticipated that this will this stop unions and employees commencing bargaining for such agreements, and stall the applications already in

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Relief against forfeiture – the rights of commercial lessees

If you own a business which operates from commercial premises, it is likely that from time to time there have been disputes with your landlord or “lessor”. Often the location is very important to a business’s value, and so long-term lease security is critical. Disputes can cause both financial and emotional stress. There are three

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