Leases Excluded: Consumer Protection Act ------ There seems to be a presumption that tenants in residential leases are protected by the Consumer Protection Act particularly where it deals with the early termination of fixed term leases and what costs may or may not be recovered by the landlord in these circumstances. Where a lease is […]
SOLAR RUSH... With the growing need in South Africa to be less reliant on the national power grid, there's a rush to get free power from the sun and instal solar power equipment. What if you live in a sectional title complex? All Bodies Corporate control the 'common' areas in a complex and roofs […]
This article is not factually based, but instead an opinion piece on the eternal conundrum that arises between law and ethics.
The rules for keeping pets in a sectional title scheme are governed by the Prescribed Conduct Rule (PCR) 1 of the Sectional Title Schemes Management Act.
The PCR 1 stipulates that no occupant of a sectional title scheme may keep a pet without the written consent of the trustee. Permission to keep a pet in a sectional title scheme must not be unreasonably withheld.
Your property has been sold and you eager to sign the Transfer documents, it is 2020 the year of plenty and all of a sudden it dawns on you that you cannot remember where you have left your Title Deeds. Through diligent search they cannot be located, what do you do now?
Who gets what? is the question that we get asked most when sitting down with clients to negotiate and finalise divorce settlement agreements.
Whilst an uncontested divorce where the parties are able to agree on the proprietary consequences (division of assets) gives room to cater to what best suits each couple in their circumstances, the law determines the basic rights and entitlement of each party as regards assets and liabilities in the case of divorce should no settlement be reached.
Whether you are a parent considering donating your property to your child, or an elderly person wanting to donate your property to your spouse or to a trust to avoid estate duty tax, it is important to be aware that donations attract donations tax.
The maxim “Communio Mater Rixarim Est” – is a latin phrase in law which means communal ownership is the mother of all disputes. Needless to say, many co-owners can agree with this.
