Property Management

Owner wins in leak dispute

When Victor Rutherford bought a plush home on the banks of the Waikato River, he dreamed of turning it into a lodge.

Wednesday, February 05th 2003

Known locally as the Te Awa Hilton, the 1700sq m five-bedroom, five-bathroom mansion is in the middle of bloodstock country...
The 1992 air-conditioned home with its own gate house and four-car garage was clad in Hinuera Stone, but there were problems, revealed at first by large pools of water collecting on the floors during rain...
He began legal proceedings, got a significant settlement before it went to court and was awarded costs...
Auckland lawyer Paul Grimshaw - who is representing about 600 leaky building victims - represented Rutherford in the case and believes the victory could set a precedent.

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