March 2, 2018

COMMON LAW RESTRICTIONS ON IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AND THE EFFECT OF THE LAW OF NEIGHBOURS

Although an owner has complete and absolute control over his property, he must exercise this control with due consideration to the interests of other persons. The law of neighbours places […]
January 31, 2018

HOW TO EVICT AN ILLEGAL TENANT

Landlords who have tenants that they believe are occupying their premises illegally may not forcefully remove such tenants. The Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act […]
December 5, 2017

DETERMINING THE GROUNDS FOR INFORMED CONSENT

If a person gives consent without acknowledging, understanding and considering their rights beforehand, is their consent legal and permissible in court? In eviction proceedings, it is questioned whether the granted […]
November 16, 2017

KEY ELEMENTS AND CHANGES INTRODUCED BY THE FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE AMENDMENT ACT 1 OF 2017 (FICAA)

The Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001 (FICA) dates back to 2001. FICAA was signed by the President on 24 April 2017 and gazetted on 2 May 2017. The […]
October 6, 2017

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN A SALE OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY?

When immovable property is sold, all permanent improvements and permanent fixtures are included in the sale and must be delivered to the purchaser with the land. However disputes may easily […]
August 1, 2017

RENTING & SELLING PROPERTY TO FOREIGNERS

Renting property in South Africa is a straightforward process. The country has a vast selection of rental accommodation including bachelor flats in apartment blocks, Victorian cottages, stand-alone houses with big […]
August 1, 2017

RENTING & SELLING PROPERTY TO FOREIGNERS

Renting property in South Africa is a straightforward process. The country has a vast selection of rental accommodation including bachelor flats in apartment blocks, Victorian cottages, stand-alone houses with big […]
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