This is a question we’re getting on an almost daily basis. And it’s because more and more builders are coming to appreciate the full scope of their liability. This is the result of two things: building owners are becoming more difficult and more likely to demand...
At this time of year it’s common for people to spend time thinking about what’s important to them. For many family is top of the list, which leads on to ensuring they’re looked after if something unexpected throws a spanner into the works. For example, do you have a...
A recent contract works claim for earthquake damage to a driveway was subject to an excess of $10,000. Depending on the contract terms the builder may have to pay it. In this case, a new home was under construction and nearing completion when an earthquake struck,...
Reece was a fit, healthy young guy with a busy life and a young family. He had an active, physical job as a builder and was a keen sportsman – a yachtsman, cyclist and runner who had recently completed his first marathon. At 38, life was good. In September 2014,...
In 2013 thousands of litres of diesel leaked from a faulty storage tank into a nearby stream, contaminating the water supply of the nearby town of Raetihi. Residents were without water for three weeks. The company responsible for the spill was prosecuted by the...
A significant proportion of disputed insurance claims involve gradual damage, and there has been a spate of recent claims involving timber left exposed to the elements for long periods of time. It is important to understand why claims like this are declined and how...
