What you need to know
About updating a flats plan
What is a defective title?
If the buildings on-site do not match your cross lease flats plan, then your title is probably defective. We can undertake a check of this for you. If this is the case, you can either rectify the cross lease flats plan or even better, convert your property to a fee simple title.
It is important to note that the building consent authorising the construction of the additions or new building does not automatically update the cross-lease title, so rectifying a defective title requires a full subdivision process through Council and LINZ. It is not a 10-minute job and can take several weeks to go through the required system.
What is the process
To update a defective cross lease flats plan.
It is important to note that the building consent authorising the construction of the additions or new building does not automatically update the cross-lease title, so rectifying a defective title requires a full subdivision process through Council and LINZ.
It is not a 10-minute job but can take several weeks to go through the required system.
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We would usually allow 12-14 weeks to update a flats plan.
Update flats plan
If the buildings on-site do not match your cross lease flats plan, then your title is probably defective
Updating a flats plan
This process has been created to show you the steps involved in updating a defective title.
It should be used as a guide only. This process takes between 3-4 months to complete
Frequently asked questions
Do my neighbours need to be involved?
Does updating my flats plan update my neighbours as well?
I have council consent and neighbours consent, why is my title still defective?
Why do I have to do anything?
How do I know if my cross-lease title is defective.