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February 15, 2019 In Bramwell Bate News By Bate Hallett

Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 (PPPR)

The purpose of the PPPR is to protect the personal and property rights of people who are not capable of managing their own affairs. This includes, but is not limited to, someone who is mentally ill, has an intellectual disability, or a brain injury that will affect their mental capacity. There are numerous orders that can be granted under the PPPR, but the most common are an Order for Appointment of Welfare Guardian and an Order to Administer Property. The Order for...

February 15, 2019 In Bramwell Bate News By Bate Hallett

Hague Convention

The Hague Convention (“HC”) is the international law that governs the abduction of children. Abduction is defined as taking children from a country without the consent of their parents or guardians. Essentially, the HC regulates how countries interact with each other when a child has unlawfully been taken to another country. The HC’s objectives include securing the prompt return of a child wrongfully taken from a country and to ensure the rights of the custody for parents or guardians. It...

February 15, 2019 In Bramwell Bate News By Bate Hallett

Meth Contaminated Properties

A property that has been used to manufacture methamphetamine, or has had methamphetamine smoked inside, can be contaminated with methamphetamine residue that can be present on the surfaces inside the property. A property used for manufacturing this illicit drug has different health implications than a property where the drug was just smoked. The manufacturing process potentially involves additional hazardous chemicals that can leave residue on surfaces. It is important to note that the most common method used in New Zealand for...

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November 13, 2018 In Bramwell Bate News By Bate Hallett

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Unpaid Rates lead to Sale of Property Whether you are purchasing your first home, family home, rental property, commercial property, retirement home, or simply refinancing your property, you may not remember as time goes by, the consequences of not keeping your rates paid and up to date with your local Councils. When signing that all important mortgage enabling your loan funds to be available on your settlement or refinance date, you have agreed to keep the rates on your property paid up...

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November 13, 2018 In Bramwell Bate News By Bate Hallett

Wills–What does having a Will mean and what happens when people die without one?

A will is a legal document that lets you decide how you want your property, care for you dependants (partner, children etc.) and your body to be dealt with after you die. A will only comes into effect once you die and is arguably the most important document you will ever sign. A well drafted will can reduce emotional and financial strain for your loved ones after you pass away and it reduces the likelihood of family members disputing over your...

November 13, 2018 In Bramwell Bate News By Bate Hallett

How to give Notice to Your Tenant and What You can do if a Tenant is No Longer Paying Rent

How to give Notice to Your Tenant There are two types of tenancy agreements which a landlord and tenant can enter into: periodic tenancy and fixed term tenancy. Periodic tenancy has no fixed end date, while a fixed term tenancy has a specified end date. To end a periodic tenancy, a landlord must give a minimum of 90 days’ notice. The law requires that the notice: must be in writing; give the address of the tenancy; give the date the tenancy is...

November 13, 2018 In Bramwell Bate News By Bate Hallett

Rural Leases

A rural lease (“lease”) is a legally binding document which governs the relationship between the landlord and the tenant for the use of rural land. Often rural leases are entered into as a gentleman’s agreement with a handshake to seal the deal. This works fine until something goes wrong and/or there is a disagreement between the landlord and the tenant. It is always best to discuss and put in place a written lease when both parties are on good terms rather...

November 13, 2018 In Bramwell Bate News By Bate Hallett

First home buyers–The process of buying and what to look out for

If you have never bought a property before, it can be an intimidating prospect. We have broken down this process below and highlighted some things you may want to keep an eye out for along the way. The process can be split into about eight general stages (order may vary slightly). 1. Finding a house You can seek out houses either through a real estate agency or by a private treaty between the home owner and yourself. 2. Get a lawyer You will need to...