No access and COVID-19

2 April 2020 The “no access” clause came about because of the Christchurch earthquakes. Tenants in the red-zone under ADLS leases were not entitled to rent relief when they could not access their properties where there was no physical damage. The market responded. The...

Leases – Setoff Against Outgoings

A recent decision Drake City Limited v DJ Tasman-Jones & Anor (High Court, Auckland 20 December 2016) concerned a lease for one of the restaurants in the Victoria Park Market precinct.  There were arrears under the lease and the tenant had gone into liquidation. ...