This On Demand was recorded on 23 October 2025.

How To Effectively Protect Landlords

Many businesses have come under increased pressure in recent times, with New Zealand experiencing a significant economic downturn and then a slow recovery.  Landlords and their advisers need to be prepared for how they can best protect their position if their tenants stop meeting their obligations.  This On Demand will equip you with the tools to provide landlords with robust and practical guidance about their options.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

• Gain insight into what scenarios ought to be contemplated by landlords when drafting the lease
• Benefit from understanding the spectrum of possible defaults under a lease, and strategies in response
• Avoid difficulties by getting right the mechanics and strategy of cancellation under a lease
• Refresh your knowledge of landlords’ recovery options for unpaid rent
• Understand the implications of a tenant entering into formal insolvency and practical steps to be taken

Who Should Watch?

Anyone involved in advising on the preparation and enforcement of commercial leases, especially property lawyers, general practitioners, litigators, and legal executives.

Presenters

Andrea Shepherd - Special Counsel, Chapman Tripp 
Janko Marcetic - Senior Associate, Chapman Tripp