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Body Corporate committee with governance issues? Developer of a Unit Titled development? Remediating a defective Unit Titled building? Body Corporate Manager or Real Estate professional looking for advice you can trust?
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Specialist Body Corporate advice in Auckland and Queenstown
Body Corporate governance
A well-run Body Corporate starts with a seamlessly operating governance structure. We ensure your Body Corporate committee is run in a harmonious, effective manner by reviewing your governance procedures and resolving problems that could cause significant issues longterm. We provide practical guidance on committee obligations and liability, delegation of powers, correct committee meeting procedures, Body Corporate administration, and proxy queries.
Body Corporate rules
Do your Body Corporate operational rules need a review? Are you concerned about enforceability and whether your rules may be ‘ultra vires’? We can help interpret your Body Corporate rules and redraft them for you if required. We also advise on enforcement of rules, unpaid levies, and recovery avenues to pursue in the case of unitholder non-compliance.
Body Corporate contracts
A Body Corporate is the collection of owners of a Unit Titled property. But a Body Corporate is more than that: it’s also a separate legal entity that can enter into contracts, sue, and be sued. We can draft, review and advise on Body Corporate contracts to put your Body Corporate in the best position moving forward - including terminating agreements where appropriate, if possible.
Body Corporate remediation projects
Defective buildings are an all-too-common feature of Unit Titled developments. We understand it’s a daunting, stressful process. We work alongside the Body Corporate facing remediation of its building to explain the process to owners in plain language. We can advise on the legal and practical steps required to fix your building, while project managing the array of experts and consultants required to achieve a successful resolution. We are experienced in drafting and filing s74 schemes, remedial works agreements, settlement documentation, and conduct, distribution and authority agreements.
Maintenance obligations
Long term maintenance planning can be confusing - but day-to-day maintenance obligations of the Body Corporate present a complex minefield for committees and members alike. Who is responsible for maintaining the different aspects of your property? We can advise on Body Corporate and individual owner maintenance obligations and navigate the practical considerations that sit alongside the legal position.
Re-registration under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022
Are you a homeowners’ association constituted as an Incorporated Society under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908? You have until 5 April 2026 to re-register under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022, or you will cease to exist. We can assist you with navigating all aspects of the re-registration process.