Campbell on Mortgages, 2nd edition

Campbell on Mortgages is an authoritative work covering the law of mortgages relating to land in New Zealand. It provides the busy practitioner with up-to-date, clear, and practical guidance on land as security: mortgages and other charges. 

• Content Highlights:
  • Nature and Definition of Mortgages: The book delves into the nature, definition, and operation of mortgages, both legal and equitable.
  • Capacity and Restrictions: It covers capacity to mortgage, restrictions on alienation, and related legal considerations.
  • Mortgagee’s Security: Detailed information on the mortgagee’s security, including forms of mortgages, implied covenants, powers, and conditions.
  • Obligations and Redemption: The book explores obligations secured by the mortgage, the mortgagor’s right to redeem, and issues related to clogging the equity of redemption.
  • Dealings with Mortgaged Land: Rights and limitations regarding dealings with mortgaged land.
  • Remedies for Mortgagees: Various remedies available to mortgagees, including personal remedies, notice requirements, entry into possession, and sale.
  • Other Topics: Marshalling, variation, discharge, and more.

This edition has been comprehensively updated to include all relevant changes in legislation and case law since the first edition was published in 2014.