Enforcement Notices

Maybe you have had the unfortunate displeasure of receiving one of these but if you haven’t, enforcement notices are fines issued by the local district council under the RMA 1991 and/or Building Act 2004 for non-complying building work.

While the fines are annoying, enforcement notices aren’t the end of the world in most cases, and you won’t have to tear down any building work because retrospective compliance can be achieved more often than not.

It's important to address any Enforcement Notice promptly to avoid any further penalties. Get in touch with the issuing Council to go over the enforcement matters and make a plan of action together, to meet your compliance obligations. It is worthwhile noting that having conversations relating to legal matters via email can be very beneficial as it provides a traceable record of accounts and can easily be referred back to.

It pays to get in touch with a company like EzyConsents to go over the Enforcement Notice and double check that the matter actually falls within the council's delegation i.e. the enforcement relates to a breach of rules within Council's responsibility, and they aren’t stepping into enforcement beyond that responsibility which can sometimes happen. Initial consultations are always free, we’re always happy to help and add clarity to often muddy waters.

If the issue does fall under the council's delegation, seeking advice from an expert can help you meet your compliance obligations much faster and a heck of a lot more easily. Understanding and following through with the necessary actions promptly can help resolve the matter efficiently and prevent further complications and fines.