https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:42:26 +0000 Sun, 13 May 2012 21:36:43 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=41997 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41997&PID=5797442&title=rules-about-shared-areas-on-property#5797442 Author: minik8e
Subject: 41997
Posted: 13 May 2012 at 9:36pm

catisla wrote: Look up the Unit Titles Act - that should cover the legisation relevant to your case -a lot will depend on the Unit Title agreement you have for the shared property (i think - disclaimer - i certainly am not a lawyer!!)

A Unit Title is a completely different thing to a cross lease. You need a copy of the cross lease document Your lawyer should have one from when you bought the house, if it is recently, or they can search it for you to get a copy.]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 21:36:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41997&PID=5797442&title=rules-about-shared-areas-on-property#5797442 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41997&PID=5796600&title=rules-about-shared-areas-on-property#5796600 Author: Troods
Subject: 41997
Posted: 07 May 2012 at 10:09pm

Assuming this is a crosslease property, did you get a copy of the crosslease document when you bought the property? Or can you get a copy from your lawyer to see what it specifies about the common property? Unless otherwise stipulated, under the lease document where common property is a shared driveway it is generally only for the purposes of each flat owner and their respective guests/invitees using the area for vehicle access to and vehicle egress from their own property, or for turning around where required. It usually cannot be used parking of any vehicles where it obstructs or causes nuisance or blocks access for the other flat owners, unless in certain circumstances where the lease may provide. If they are definitely not supposed to be parking in the common property, then go and try to talk to them because they may not realise. If they do know, and are just being lazy and ignoring the rule, then it's up to you if you want to take it further and pay to get your lawyer involved by writing them a letter for you. Or if they are tenants, then I would suggest finding out who the landlord/rental agent is and get them to deal with it. ]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 22:09:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41997&PID=5796600&title=rules-about-shared-areas-on-property#5796600 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41997&PID=5796544&title=rules-about-shared-areas-on-property#5796544 Author: catisla
Subject: 41997
Posted: 07 May 2012 at 7:11pm

Look up the Unit Titles Act - that should cover the legisation relevant to your case -a lot will depend on the Unit Title agreement you have for the shared property (i think - disclaimer - i certainly am not a lawyer!!)]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 19:11:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41997&PID=5796544&title=rules-about-shared-areas-on-property#5796544 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41997&PID=5796518&title=rules-about-shared-areas-on-property#5796518 Author: redtulip
Subject: 41997
Posted: 07 May 2012 at 5:46pm

Hi,
Just drives you insane doesn't it?! We are in a similar situation... we have a shared driveway. The people renting nextdoor park in the driveway if there is no space on their property. This blocks access to our home.... just too lazy to park on the road and walk up! Not too certain what the rules are either other than that the drive is a common area that both houses are responsible for as far as upkeep.
Are the people living in the flat next to you the owners or are they renting? My DH is going to phone the owner/landlord and have him sort them out, he's tired of trying... maybe you can do the same if they're tenants? Your local council might also be able to offer some advice? ]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 17:46:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41997&PID=5796518&title=rules-about-shared-areas-on-property#5796518 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41997&PID=5796490&title=rules-about-shared-areas-on-property#5796490 Author: luvmylittlies
Subject: 41997
Posted: 07 May 2012 at 3:03pm

Thanks]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 15:03:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41997&PID=5796490&title=rules-about-shared-areas-on-property#5796490 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41997&PID=5796455&title=rules-about-shared-areas-on-property#5796455 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 41997
Posted: 07 May 2012 at 12:31pm

give Citizens Advice a call, they should be able to point you in the right direction]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 12:31:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41997&PID=5796455&title=rules-about-shared-areas-on-property#5796455 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41997&PID=5796448&title=rules-about-shared-areas-on-property#5796448 Author: luvmylittlies
Subject: 41997
Posted: 07 May 2012 at 11:56am

We own one of 2 flats on the same property and the neighbors are parking their cars on the common ground that is meant to be the turning circle/guest parking. This area is clearly marked on the flats plan. Before I go and talk to them about it I just wanted to be fully informed as to what our rights are. But a quick internet search came up with nothing. Anyone know where I can look to find what the rules are regarding shared areas?

Cheers]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 11:56:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41997&PID=5796448&title=rules-about-shared-areas-on-property#5796448