Legal Project Management Plan & Checklist
Purpose of this Guide: Use this plan when representing a tenant client in a dispute against a landlord under the New Zealand Residential Tenancies Act 1986. It covers the full lifecycle from identifying breaches (such as failure to maintain or breach of quiet enjoyment) to applying for exemplary damages or challenging retaliatory notices in the Tenancy Tribunal.
Jurisdiction: New Zealand Tenancy Tribunal, National.
The Process at a Glance: The practitioner begins with client intake and auditing the tenancy details. They identify statutory breaches and issue a formal 14-day Notice to Remedy. If unresolved, they file a Tribunal application via the RealMe portal, potentially attending mediation before proceeding to a formal hearing for adjudication and damages.
Key Legislation and Case Law: Governed by the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. Key sections include s 38 (Quiet enjoyment), s 45 (Landlord's responsibilities), s 48 (Right of entry), s 54 (Retaliatory notice), and Schedule 1A for maximum exemplary damages.
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This legal matter plan provides a structured workflow for Property Disputes cases, outlining the standard Litigation process. Utilize these tracking templates to manage your legal cases efficiently.
| Matter(4) |
| Matter numberⓘ | matter.matterNumber | text | Required | inheritedmatter-core |
| Matter title | matter.title | text | - | inheritedmatter-core |
| Matter typeⓘ | matter.matterType | text | - | inheritedmatter-core |
| Matter status | matter.status | text | - | inheritedmatter-core |
| Client(1) | ||||
| Client name | matter.clientName | text | Required | inheritedmatter-core |
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