Auckland-Specific Requirements
Disputes Tribunal vs District Court
Under $30K? Disputes Tribunal (informal, no lawyers needed). Over $30K? District Court (more formal, lawyers allowed). Auckland has both.
6-Year Limitation Period (Limitation Act 2010)
NZ has a 6-year limitation period for most contract disputes. Time starts when you discovered the claim. Don't delay.
Consumer Guarantees Act
NZ's CGA provides strong consumer protections. If goods or services are faulty, reference the CGA in your letter.
Good Faith Obligation
NZ law expects parties to act in good faith. A demand letter shows you're trying to resolve it reasonably.
Auckland/NZ Legal Framework
New Zealand operates under common law with statutory modifications. Disputes Tribunal handles claims under $30K (informal, no lawyers). District Court handles larger claims. Consumer Guarantees Act provides strong consumer protection. Limitation Act 2010 sets a 6-year period for contracts. This tool generates compliant letters but isn't legal advice - see a lawyer for complex situations.
Auckland FAQs
Do I need a lawyer?
For Disputes Tribunal (under $30K), you can't even use a lawyer at the hearing. For District Court, lawyers are allowed but not required.
What if they ignore my letter?
File with Disputes Tribunal or District Court. The letter proves you tried to resolve it first.
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