Legalese, decoded
Paste any section of NZ legislation or a clause from a contract and get a clear, plain-English rewrite — short sentences, no jargon, what it actually means and what you need to do.
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Paste any NZ legal text on the left.
Get it in plain English.
Short sentences. No jargon. What the law actually means — and what you need to do.
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Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary…
Despite anything else in this agreement…
Bond Refund
The landlord must pay bond within 10 working days after termination of tenancy…
Your landlord has 10 working days to return your bond after you leave.
Personal Grievance
No action may be commenced after the expiration of 90 days from the date on which…
You have 90 days to make a complaint, starting from when the problem happened.