{"id":209650,"date":"2021-08-24T19:46:20","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T06:46:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/?p=209650"},"modified":"2026-02-13T16:53:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T03:53:11","slug":"sale-of-goods-act","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/commercial-contracts\/sale-of-goods-act\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does the Contract and Commercial Law Act Affect My NZ Contract?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wherever you purchase a good or service, you are inadvertently entering into a contract. Many consumers do not realise this, as there are usually no disputes that occur during these sales. These contracts are implied, and their legal standing comes from the Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017<\/em> (the Act), specifically Part 2, which deals with the sale of goods. This article will explain the Act and how it might affect your contract in New Zealand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Importantly, the Act applies not only to businesses but also to private individuals who sell goods as part of their trade. This means if you are a small business, sole trader, or casual seller, the Act may still apply to your transactions. The law aims to provide fairness and predictability in the transfer of goods, ensuring both parties understand their rights and obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Act is legislation that governs how goods and services are bought and sold. It covers everything from contract formation to the performance of the contract. Therefore, it is important to understand your obligations as it supports commercial dealings and clarifies when a seller must hand over goods to the buyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 vs Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another important piece of legislation that deals with the sale of goods is the Consumer Guarantees Act<\/em>. This differs from the Act as the former deals with the quality of products being sold and whether they are as advertised. By contrast, the Act deals with how contracts are formed when a good or service is being provided. Likewise, the Act will affect certain parts of your contract in New Zealand. We explore these elements below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is worth noting that in many cases, both Acts can apply simultaneously. For example, a faulty product could breach the Consumer Guarantees Act<\/em><\/a>, while a failure to deliver the product at all may constitute a breach under the Act. Knowing the difference between these two laws helps both consumers and sellers better understand which legal remedies are available depending on the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Continue reading this article below the form\n <\/i>\n<\/a>\n

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