Aug 8, 2019 | Conveyancing and Property Law
Once the Rental Housing Amendment Act 35 of 2014 has been signed into law, landlords and tenants will have six months to comply with the new legislation. What does the new Act stipulate? The Rental Housing Amendment Act regulates the relationship between a tenant and...
Nov 16, 2018 | Conveyancing and Property Law
When selling your property, it is necessary for the conveyancer to get a rates clearance certificate (RCC) from the relevant local authority before transfer can take place. This document certifies that there are no outstanding rates due on the property on the seller’s...
Sep 13, 2018 | Conveyancing and Property Law
Individuals often purchase immovable property in their personal capacity or in the name of a trust. It is however possible to purchase immovable property in the name of a legal entity, such as a closed corporation or a private company, as well. When purchasing...
May 18, 2018 | Conveyancing and Property Law, Immigration Law
Foreigners may purchase and own immovable property in South Africa without any restrictions, as foreigners are generally subject to the same laws as South African nationals. The only foreigners disqualified from owning property in South Africa are foreigners that are...
May 4, 2018 | Conveyancing and Property Law, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
In the case of Singh and Another v Mount Edgecombe Country Club Estate Management Association 2016 (5) SA 134 (KZD), the court was asked to decide on an issue which frequently presents itself in private estates, also known as gated communities. The facts The daughter...
Dec 12, 2017 | Conveyancing and Property Law, Insolvency Law
In 2017, the Body Corporate of Empire Gardens put an application before the Court for a compulsory sequestration of an owner in order to recover unpaid levies. The question put before the Court in the case of Body Corporate of Empire Gardens v Sithole and Another 2017...
