Pre-paid or overpaid? Electricity issues... - A recurring problem with rental properties is the issue of the cost of electricity with pre-paid meters. - Private meter companies allow owners to set the tariff at which electricity is charged out at. - Tenants complain that the private meter overcharge discrepancy can be as much […]
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 […]
Tips for Orders and advance sales: 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 […]
Your legal health is just as important to your overall mental and physical health contributing to you general well-being. So if you have some outstanding business or trouble or legal admin to get past, now is the time to tackle it and take care of it. Mc Naught and Co are here to help […]
How do you recover money you have lent to someone? In short, don’t lend anyone money unless you plan on gifting them the money. Money lending is regulated and you need to be compliant with and registered under the National Credit Act to be able to lend and recover funds lent. Loans not made in […]
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 […]
