How to make a claim
To make a claim, you must have a letter or email confirming you have an eligible claim from Weathertight Services at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).
On this page:
You should read the Chairs’ Directions which outline the procedures and legal requirements for making an application.
Claims over $20k for a house - Chair's direction [PDF, 190 KB]
Claims for a multi-unit - Chair's direction [PDF, 207 KB]
Claims under $20k - Chair's direction [PDF, 174 KB]
How claims will be managed - Chair's direction [PDF, 34 KB]
Code of conduct for expert witnesses - Chair's direction [PDF, 83 KB]
If you want to make a claim for a single dwelling house :
Application form for single dwelling house claims [PDF, 252 KB]
If you want to make a claim for a multi-unit complex :
Application form for multi-unit claims [PDF, 355 KB]
What you need to send us Send us your completed application form and the following documents either in electronic format or hard copy:
the assessor’s report from Weathertight Services at MBIE
a copy of the letter or email from MBIE confirming you have an eligible claim
the correct names and current addresses for the people or companies the claim is being made against
copies of invoices, quotes or estimates on which the claim is based if other than assessor's report
any other expert or building report that will be used to support the claim
if the claim is for $20,000 or less, a copy of MBIE's lower-value claim dispute resolution certificate
particulars of claim
filing fee of $408.89.
Read a glossary of the common terms used in the Weathertight Homes Tribunal [PDF, 685 KB]
It costs $408.89 (including GST) to file an application.
Find out how to pay
This page was last updated: 12th April 2024