You work for a fitness company, called Bodies R Us ('Bodies'), which operates several gyms and other facilities in Wellington. When customers wish to join a Bodies' gym, they must complete and sign a contract that is the same for all customers. One of the Bodies' managers has recently heard something about the new unfair terms provisions in the Fair Trading Act 1986 that apply to standard-form contracts. The manager knows you are studying business at university and asks you to prepare a short memorandum explaining what unfair terms are under the Act and explain in what circumstances the Act applies to a business such as a gym. Your memorandum should also briefly explain the consequences for Bodies if there are unfair terms in their standard contracts.
REQUIRED:
Refer to relevant law in New Zealand. Write a short memorandum addressed to the Manager of Bodies, explaining what the manager has requested. It is recommended that you use legal problem-solving method (ILAC) to answer this question.

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Your Name Your Address City Postcode Email Address Phone Number Date Managers Name Bodies R Us Address of Bodies R Us Wellington Dear Managers Name RE Unfair Terms Provisions under the Fair Trading Ac... View the full answer