Weathertight e-news

The weathertight newsletter is a quarterly news service offered by the Ministry.

What sort of publication it is: Quarterly news bulletin
Who it's for: Anyone interested in the resolution service
What it contains: Information and news for people interested in the weathertight resolution service

How much it costs: Free
How to get it:

• Read online (see below)

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Issue 13 - 28 July 2011

In this issue we cover:

• Leaky homes Financial Assistance Package available from 29 July 2011

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Issue 12 - July 2011

In this issue we cover:

• Leaky homes financial assistance package Bill passed by Parliament 
• Apartment owners can also qualify for the Financial Assistance Package

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Issue 11 - May 2011

In this issue we cover:

• Progress on the Financial Assistance Package 
• Two new guides to assess and repair leaky homes

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Issue 10 - April 2011

In this issue we cover:

• Progress on the Financial Assistance Package
• Unit Titles Act – Quick Guide
• Keeping up to date

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Issue 9 - December 2010

In this issue we cover:

• Financial Assistance Package moves closer
• Unit Titles proposed dispute resolution services and fees – Consultation
• Christmas and New Year hours

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Issue 8 - October 2010

In this issue we cover:

• Local authorities invited to sign up for the Weathertight Homes Financial Assistance Package
• Further information

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Issue 7 - July 2010

In this issue we cover:

• Work underway on leaky homes package design
• Councils come on board
• Financial assistance package – a reminder
• What the package means for existing and potential claimants
• Increase in new claims
• Further information

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Issue 6 - May 2010

In this issue we cover:

• Financial Assistance Package proposed for leaky homes
• When will the package become available?
• What it means for existing and potential claimants
• Further information

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Issue 5 – March 2010

In this issue we cover:

• Determining the “Date Built”
• Mitigating your loss as a claimant
• General Damages and Special Damages
• Two assessment options
• Do I need legal representation?
• Weathertight Homes claims statistics
• Report reinforces Government action on weathertightness

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Issue 4 – November 2009

In this issue we cover:

• New Limitation proposed for claims in negligence
• Claims Statistics for November 2009
• Distinguishing claimants and owners when applying to Tribunal
• Final two Ministry of Justice Seminars for 2009
• Identifying the risk of imminent structural failure or health risk
• Unit titles: Mortgagee or lender cannot be compelled to contribute to repairs
• Damage and Determining Eligibility of a Claim
• Weathertight review

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Issue 3 – September 2009

In this issue we cover:

• Weathertight review
• Latest weathertight claims statistics
• Limitation periods on claims
• Weathertightness check for houses in drier climates
• Useful insights on class actions
• Thermal image testing for weathertightness
• Case talk: points from recent weathertight cases 
• Weathertight Homes Tribunal seminars

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Issue 2 – March 2009

In this issue we cover:

• latest claims statistics
• understanding the 10-year eligibility rule
• when was the work 'completed' 
• do I need an assessment
• making claims against directors
• BIA joined by Council in weathertightness claim
• costs in WHRS claims
• Weathertight Homes Tribunal seminar series.

 

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Issue 1 – January 2009

In this issue we cover:

• latest figures of weathertight claims
• making a claim within 10 years upon completion of building or alteration work
• 'Sunset Terraces' case and its implications for WHRS claims
• why WHRS claims are terminated when a property is sold or ownership has changed
• mitigating your loss by doing repair work
• want more info on the Weathertight Homes Tribunal process.

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