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Retentions Must Be Returned - The High Court Confirms
Retentions under a subcontract are held on trust by the head contractor for the benefit of the subcontractor. If retentions are withheld, contingent on anything other than the subcontractor’s performance, they must be released immediately, as this is considered void and unenforceable.
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Duty to Warn: When is a contractor is responsible for design choices made by an owner?
A duty to warn is when a party may be held liable for damage or loss caused to another where the party had an opportunity to warn the other of the issues and failed to do so.
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Tradie Law is excited to extend our partnership with the Wellington Rugby Football Union for 2024!
Tradie Law is excited to announce the extension of our partnership with the Wellington Rugby Football Union for 2024
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