So what is commercial law and why do you need an attorney if you're in business? The Indispensable Role of Attorneys in Commercial Law by Mc Naught and Co Director Mark Leathers: "The dynamic landscape of commercial law serves as the backbone for all business transactions, but its complexities can be akin to a labyrinthine […]
What you need to know before signing a contract : 1. Have you read the contract and understood all the clauses? If not, do not be in a rush and take the time to question anything you don't understand and think through the consequences of a failure to comply with each clause, either on your […]
Signing a contract is governed by the general principle - 'caveat subscriptor' - let the signer beware! This means that you are bound to honour what you sign. However the government, in support of consumer rights, now allows you to cancel a fixed term contract early, provided you pay a cancellation penalty. There are […]
When accepting deposits for Orders, make sure the customer accepts written terms and conditions dealing with the situation where the deposit is paid, the item ordered is either made or procured, and the customer never collects the item or cancels the sale, or you just can't get hold of them. Written Terms and Conditions take […]
Load-shedding theft and loss of service has an impact on leases... There are a number of consequences of load-shedding, which include cable theft while the power is out, cutting of alarm systems without backup, and in general we are facing an increase in theft, water outages etc. This also has consequences for landlords and tenants […]
Is there an automatic cooling period for purchases and contracts... No! Read more ..
What happens to the deposit if the tenant changes their mind before moving in?
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Landlords in South Africa face a common problem regarding their rental properties. The tenant who does not pay inevitably will be evicted, but did you know, that you have a further remedy to claim your rental arrears.
