May 20, 2025 | Conveyancing and Property Law
The Housing Consumer Protection Act, 25 of 2024, is set to replace the existing Housing Consumer Protection Measures Act, 9 of 1998. While not yet in effect, the commencement of this new legislation is expected imminently, ushering in a more robust regulatory...
Apr 2, 2025 | Conveyancing and Property Law
Following amendments made to the Regulations to the Deeds Registries Act published on 5 March 2025, the Deeds Office now requires Form LLL to be lodged “for statistical and land audit purposes relating to land ownership in South Africa”. The newly amended Regulation...
Oct 2, 2024 | Conveyancing and Property Law, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
The legal steps to evicting a non-paying client are governed by the Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999, the Prevention of Illegal Eviction and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act 19 of 1998, and the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008. The law that governs landlord-tenant...
Sep 17, 2024 | Conveyancing and Property Law, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
A tenant wants to break their lease agreement early due to a job relocation, but the landlord insists on enforcing the full term of the lease. What are the tenant’s rights under South African law if they need to terminate a lease early due to a job relocation,...
Jul 29, 2024 | Conveyancing and Property Law
When selling your property, it is necessary for the conveyancer to obtain a rates clearance certificate (RCC) from the relevant local authority, or municipality, before transfer can be registered in the Deeds Office. Why is it necessary to obtain a rates clearance...
Jul 11, 2024 | Conveyancing and Property Law
After signing an offer to purchase, a buyer will often take occupation of the property before registration of transfer has been affected into their name. Upon moving in, the buyer may find defects in the property that they were not made aware of by the seller prior to...
