The Sales Agreement Needs To Make Provision For Lack Of Maintenance Due To Water Restrictions
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A water related and practical issue which has of late become quite a frequent occurrence during the sales / transfer process of a properties in the Western Cape
Who Is Responsible For The Water Leaks - Tenant or Landlord?
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Questions, and sometimes disputes, often arise between landlords and tenants regarding where the responsibility lies with the maintenance of a property. The sim
Court Prohibits Gated Communities To Contractually Regulated Traffic
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In a very insightful Daily Maverick article by Prof Pierre de Vos - the Deputy Dean of the University of Cape Town Law Faculty who teaches Constitutional law, h
Is The Property Seller Who Knowingly Kept Quiet About A Defect Protected By The Voetstoots Clause ?
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“I recently bought a beach house at the coast and we had our first stay there this long weekend. Much to my dismay, we discovered that rainwater leaked
Did You Know An Electronical Signature Is Not Valid For The Sale Of A Property
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With technology evolving on a constant basis, more and more people are moving to online browsing and purchases.
Sellers Beware Voetstoots Clause Will Not Protect You Against Absence Of Building Plans
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There is little protection for sellers of property without approved building plans they should not rely on the blind protection of the voetstoets clause
Can You Kill To Protect Your Home And Property The Difficult Question Of Private Defence
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The common law provides that an owner may protect his property from harm or damage even though there might not be any physical risk of harm to the owner himself
What Can You Do About Your Neighbour's Trees & Plants Causing Damage & Discomfort To You?
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Everyone loves trees until the tree of your neighbour’s leaves fall off or its roots start to encroach on other areas of your garden
What Are The Legal Implications When Your Dog Attacks Someone
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Due to circumstances beyond your control your dog bites someone. There is blood, an injury, and a shocked and angry victim. Luckily it is a small wound
Landlords What You Need To Know About The Eviction Process For Bad Tenants
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It is very important for landlords to follow the correct eviction process in order to ensure that an eviction is lawful.