Building or Renovating? Take Note of the New Property Laws
There has been a steady move towards a property industry that is more consumer-focused and offers consumers more protection. This is evident through the introduction of new legislation relating to property and building that has either been proposed or has already...
How To Legally Evict a Tenant For Not Paying Rent
So you have been stressing for months about unpaid rent due from your tenant, and you are unsure how to remedy the situation. On top of that, you are unsure if you may evict your tenant legally, as you don’t have a written lease agreement. Whether you have a...
New Rules For The Property Sector
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Property Practitioners Act 22 of 2019 (“PPA”) into law. Previously we were uncertain as to when the obligations under the PPA would take effect. However, it has now been determined that the PPA is to commence application as of...
You bought it, Voetstoots!
Sale agreements commonly include a clause stating that the item or property is purchased from the seller voetstoots. This means that the buyer acknowledges that s/he has purchased the property as it is, with all its perfections and all its imperfections. The clause...
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