Pilbrow & Anor as Trustees of the Pilbrow Family Trust v Moorhead [2011] NZWHT Auckland 31 [pdf, 352 KB]
...general terms if the report found moisture problems in the building frame then a number of areas around the building, yes, a re-clad would be justifiable. [100] As Mr Hough has submitted, liability has been imposed in similar cases.8 [101] In summary I find that Mr Craven and CBL are liable for primary defect 1. They owed and breached duties of care to the claimants causing substantial damage requiring a full reclad. All the relevant evidential requirements have been m...