The Law Association of New Zealand

Unit Titles Regulations – Release and Reflection (2024) (On Demand)

This On Demand was originally recorded on 30 July 2024.

The final updates to the Unit Titles Regulations 2011 and its principal Act were recently released and took legal force on 9 May. This concludes what has been a lengthy process to improve the Unit Titles Act 2010, focusing on governance and transparency within Bodies Corporate and the associated management industry.

In this On Demand, our expert presenters will take you through the 9 May changes around long-term maintenance plans, off-the-plans disclosure, impact on due diligence advice, document retention obligations and electronic voting. They will also provide insightful reflections on the effectiveness of the myriad of amendments that have been introduced and provide some practical guidance in incorporating changes into practice.

Who should watch?

Generalist lawyers, property lawyers, unit title specialist lawyers, and other stakeholders in the Body Corporate industry.

  • Gain an understanding of the most recent legislation changes to the Unit Titles Act and its Regulations.
  • Take away tips on the practical implications to assist advising your clients developing and selling or buying into, or living in, a unit title complex, sitting on BC Committees or those operating in the management industry.
  • Benefit from understanding the wider implications of the legislative changes

Presenters

Joanna Pidgeon, Director, Pidgeon Judd 

Liza Fry-Irvine, Director, Liza Fry-Irvine Law


Liza Fry-Irvine

Liza is a Unit Title and Body Corporate specialist and is known in the industry for her technical expertise and passion for industry education. She advises Bodies Corporate, Committees, owners, and Body Corporate Managers, and is a regular speaker and trainer in various aspects of the area. She is past SCA (NZ) Vice President and Executive member, and was involved in all aspects of government submissions on the Unit Titles Amendment Act. Liza is a member of TLANZ’s Property Law Committee and drafted the Model Operational Rules on commencement of the current Act.

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Joanna Pidgeon

Joanna is a property law expert, Past President of ADLS (TLANZ), Convenor of TLANZ’s Documents & Precedents Committee and a member of its Property Law Committee. She is also a member of NZLS’ Land Titles Committee. She often makes determinations under the ASPRE when there are disputes, is a past Chair of the Property Disputes Committee and gives expert evidence in Courts and Tribunals on a wide range of property matters.

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Details

CPD Hours: 1.00hr

Pricing Details

Ticket Price

Member: $105 GST

Non-Member: $150 GST

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