Legal
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2.1KCape Town’s monthly cleaning fee – Is it a landlord or tenant problem?
Landlords and tenants are caught in the middle of Cape Town's newly introduced monthly cleaning fee, and are unsure who is liable...
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1.5KCo-Leasing, co-investing, co-living: All you need to know about shared property models
Shared property models are unlocking new opportunities for South Africans, whether to live, lease or invest.
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797BridgeWorks and e4 transform property transfers with bridging finance integration
A new collaboration between e4 Transfers and BridgeWorks provides convenient access to bridging finance for conveyancing attorneys and estate agents.
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2.3KBalancing buyer protections & seller rights – legal analysis of Section 20 property sales
Section 20 of the Alienation of Land Act addresses the terms and enforcement of installment sale agreements, which have historically been burdened...
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873Developers can’t hide behind exemption clauses – Webber Wentzel commentary
The Knoetze v Botes judgment reinforces the principle that exemption clauses cannot protect sellers who knowingly fail to disclose serious defects.
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22.7K4Sectional title trustees can face consequences for breaching scheme rules
Ashwini Singh says that no owner nor occupier in a scheme is above the law – it’s the priority of a sectional...
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3.1KUnderstanding power of attorney in property transactions
A power of attorney offers convenience and can be immensely helpful, but it comes with risks so it’s essential to ensure its...
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18.6K2Exclusive Use Area boundaries in sectional title schemes
Ashwini Singh highlights the importance of consulting experts about Exclusive Use Area boundaries in sectional title schemes.
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1.1KGrowing acceptance of adjudication outcomes in SA construction disputes
The latest MDA Attorneys adjudication survey indicates a new trend in dispute resolution - access the survey PDF here.
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715Women in Sectional Title launches mediation partnership
The launch of a partnership between Women in Sectional Title and ADR Ubuntu could allow women to solve disputes more swiftly.
