With the onset of the Covid pandemic, commercial rental properties saw a staggering increase in remission claims of lessees who could no longer actively enjoy the use of their rental spaces. But can a lessee...
There was a time when a business’s sole objective was to turn a profit at the end of the day. That’s not the case anymore. Today, a business’s responsibility to its employees and the community...
In a recent judgement of the Johannesburg High Court, the court proved that it was willing to go to extreme lengths to help recover maintenance that had fallen in arrears.
The applicant in the case was...
Even as a sense of normalcy is returning to our lives, homeowners and body corporates are still coming face to face with the continued effects of the pandemic. With financial strain continuing to darken the...
During the administration of a deceased estate, the bank accounts of the deceased are frozen to establish the solvency of the deceased’s estate. This is a lengthy process even if a valid will is left...
Letting real estate seems like a sure-fire way to make an income as a real estate owner, but the possibilities come with certain considerations. The simple fact is that not every property (or every owner)...
Antenuptial contracts (ANCs) – those lovely documents that mark the peak of romantic frivolity just before marriage. Well, maybe not for most. But ANCs are a vital part of what keeps the romance safe during...
Phishing scams have become a part of our everyday digital lives, but even though the risks have become ever-present, awareness hasn’t increased in equal measure. The worst part is that even when you were the...
Believe it or not, verbal agreements are still valid, enforceable, and legally binding contracts that can be relied on to govern legal relationships. Though there may be a few exceptions and key aspects that must...
Buying your first home is one of the benchmarks in every person’s life. Whether it’s a small apartment to rest in after a day’s work, a home to raise a family in, or a studio...
We all know that the will forms a vital part of the estate planning foundation. It is unfortunate then that the foundation of a deceased estate is so often left crumbling due to simple oversights...
Buying a home in an economy that is constantly shifting requires careful consideration and research. The greatest question to ask may very well be, “Will I be able to afford this investment no matter what...
Some believe Shakespeare to have been a madman. Whether that is true or not, we cannot say, but we believe that he had no contemporary who wrote quite as much (or as well) about death...
Domestic animals are a source of joy to their owners across the world. But every so often, that joy is not shared with a person who suffers an injury caused by such an animal. In...
We all know the saying, “Strong fences make good neighbours.” But what if your neighbour is kicking up a complete raucous while erecting that fence? Or erecting a structure that is sure to bring down...
The Property Practitioner’s Act is finally here. Signed into law by Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa in 2019, the PPA finally came into effect on 1 February 2022, replacing the Estate Agency Affairs Act of 1976. The...
Purchasing a new home is undoubtedly an exciting decision, but it is also an extremely emotional one. A home is where family traditions are brought to life and where lifelong memories are made. However, in...
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