In these briefs, we have four updates on topics which also present potential risks and hazards for the unwary: new health and safety legislation coming into effect, claims against rural contractors, lease disputes, and bobby calf regulations. Make sure you’re familiar with these four points before they catch you unawares.
What you need to do to retire as a trustee
If you’ve agreed to act as trustee for a friend, family member or another entity, you’ll be aware that signing up is a relatively easy process. However, retiring as a trustee is not as straightforward. There’s an important process to follow to ensure there are no future problems for you or the trust.
A practical approach to trusts
The Trusts Bill introduced on the 1st August this year updates the Trustee Act 1956 and reflects decisions made about trusts in common law. It also provides solutions for issues that have been facing lawyers and trustees for some time.
Four more hazards to note…
In these briefs, we have four updates on topics which also present potential risks and hazards for the unwary: new health and safety legislation coming into effect, claims against rural contractors, lease disputes, and bobby calf regulations. Make sure you’re familiar with these four points before they catch you unawares.
Fire!
Last year’s fire that spread through areas forested with pine trees was a good wake up call for people living in rural Hawke’s Bay. You need to prepare for fire danger.
What happens to rural property when relationships break down?
When the Personal Property Securities Register (the PPSR) was established in 1999, most businesses were quick to catch on that it was a good idea to register security over goods that were sold under a line of credit. What wasn’t so easily recognised is that the register was designed to also capture leases of goods that are indefinite or extend past one year.
Three tips to protect yourself from property related problems
How to avoid buying a property with insurance problems, how to protect your property title from unwanted searches, and how to avoid a hefty expense when selling a cross lease property with an altered flat plan. Here are the answers.
Rental properties: what happens when tenants don’t pay?
Rental properties are an excellent source of income if you need extra money, want to pay off your mortgage faster or save for your retirement… unless your tenant doesn’t pay their rent. If this happens, property lawyers advise you to take a deep breath and follow the appropriate steps to get rent payments back on track. These are the steps you need to take.
Is your agreement to lease working for your business?
People sometimes hurry into an agreement to lease commercial property. Time is money and delays to setting up a business can mean delays to generating income.
Shareholder Relationships: What happens if you need to break up?
Shareholders’ agreements are often compared to a marriage. In many ways this comparison is true, so what happens if you need to break up? In business, breakups happen for many reasons. Here are some pointers about how to avoid a costly mess.
The good, the bad and the ugly changes to business law
There are three changes to business law on the horizon. If you’re a small to medium business owner, we recommend you read this article so you’re armed with the right knowledge and not looking down the barrel of a legal shoot-out.