🇳🇿 New Zealand - Property & Real Estate - 15 plans
New Zealand property law is governed by the Property Law Act 2007, which provides the general framework for land and personal property transactions, and the Land Transfer Act 2017, which governs the Torrens system of land title registration administered by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). Residential tenancy matters fall under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 and are resolved through the Tenancy Tribunal. Unit title properties are governed by the Unit Titles Act 2010.
Our New Zealand property plans cover residential conveyancing (buyer and seller), commercial leasing, tenancy disputes, body corporate matters under the Unit Titles Act 2010, and property litigation. Plans incorporate current requirements for electronic dealing through the Landonline system, anti-money laundering obligations, and the specific procedural requirements of the Tenancy Tribunal.
Governs land and personal property law in New Zealand, including the law relating to deeds, sale and purchase of property, mortgages, leases, covenants, and easements. Modernised and consolidated complex common law rules into a clear statutory framework.
Governs New Zealand's Torrens system of land title registration. Ensures security of ownership and facilitates land dealings through the electronic Landonline system administered by LINZ. Introduced the term "Record of Title" replacing "Certificate of Title".
The primary legislation governing the relationship between landlords and tenants in New Zealand. Establishes the rights and responsibilities of both parties, covering tenancy agreements, bonds, rent increases, property standards (including Healthy Homes Standards), and dispute resolution through the Tenancy Tribunal.
Provides the legal framework for multi-unit developments including apartments, townhouses, and mixed-use complexes. Defines the roles and duties of the body corporate, establishes disclosure requirements for sales, and provides for dispute resolution.
National
A specialist tribunal established under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 to resolve disputes between landlords and tenants. Issues legally binding orders on matters including bond disputes, rent arrears, property damage, maintenance obligations, and unlawful termination of tenancies.
National
Hears property disputes within its civil jurisdiction, including claims for breach of contract in property transactions, building disputes, and appeals from the Tenancy Tribunal.
National
Hears complex property disputes, specific performance claims, caveats matters, and significant Torrens title disputes. Has unlimited civil jurisdiction.
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New Zealand property & real estate practitioners can access 15 free property & real estate matter plans, including 10 specialist derivative plans on the Open Matter Plans Network. Each plan is a structured checklist covering every stage of a property & real estate matter - from initial instructions through to completion - with estimated time units, key dates, and role assignments built in. Use them directly in your browser or export to CSV for your practice management system.
All plans are maintained by verified legal practitioners, version-controlled, and aligned to the SALI Alliance Legal Matter Standard Specification - making them compatible with legal AI workflows and direct PMS integration via the JSON API.
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