Homeowners Association Conflict The inclusion of a subsequent development into an existing Homeowners AssociationWhich forum should decide the HOA dispute?Living in a community with shared spaces like a retirement village…
The Wall That Crossed the Line: Understanding Encroachment and the Shift in Legal Thinking I still remember the look on my client’s face, more disbelief than guilt, when an expropriation…
Selecting a Fiduciary: Who Is the Right Representative? At my local church, we have been discussing generosity, what it really means, how it shows up, and whether it is something…
Property Sales and Agents: Unpacking the 'Effective Cause' Debate In property transactions, one core rule stands firm: an agent earns commission only if they are the effective cause of the…
Transfer Embargoes: How much say does a Municipality have? Lodgement of Spluma Certificates, no longer a registration requirement in the jurisdictional areas of Govan Mbeki and Emalahleni to take transfer…
Dangers of informal Family-Friend-Business Agreements Agreements with friends and family often rely on trust, but as shown in De Kock v Du Plessis and Others (284/2023) [2024] ZASCA 117, they…
Homeowners vs. Homeowners' Association We often choose to live in secure communities with high walls, only to find that the rules within these communities start to annoy us. The prescribed…
Sale Agreements and Municipalities DISCONNECTION OF ELECTRICITY, VALUATION ROLLS, ESSENTIALS IN PROPERTY CONTRACTS AND DAMP ISSUES Property ownership often evokes strong emotions, especially when issues such as overcharging, wrongful actions,…
Legalizing buildings that do not comply with zoning or title deed conditions PROPERTY AND TOWNSHIP LAW Do you want to legalize your building that does not comply with zoning or…
Customary Marriages Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998 When is a customary marriage valid? Understanding Customary Marriage in South AfricaParties enter a customary marriage when they marry according…