Energy Regulation Update: Your Building Could be Next – Act Now!
In line with the directives of the National Energy Act, the task of marshalling an abundance of data about energy…
Energy Regulation Update: Your Building Could be Next – Act Now!
In line with the directives of the National Energy Act, the task of marshalling an abundance of data about energy…
Navigating the Perils of Troublesome Tenants: A Landlord’s Guide to Damage Control
In the complex world of property law, some tenants have appointed themselves as experts, wreaking havoc for unsuspecting landlords. These…
Tax rebates for solar panels – How can sectional title owners benefit?
Heightened security, a great sense of community, lower insurance costs and shared maintenance costs are a few of the advantages…
PIE or ESTA | What is the difference and why does it matter?
Case discussion: Frannero Property Investments 202 (Pty) Ltd v Selapa and Others 2022 (5) SA 361 (SCA) The SCA had…
Expropriation without Compensation. Why gardening may just be for you!
The Expropriation Bill is set to be enacted soon. Under which circumstances may expropriation without compensation be permitted?
Attention Home Owner Associations. Not all levies are exempt from Income Tax.
It was recently reported that SARS has published its 2023 guidelines for tax-exempt institutions, alerting Home Owner Associations (HOA) to…
What developers and body corporates need to know about the Sectional Titles Amendment Act
The Sectional Titles Amendment Act No. 13 of 2022, governing property and land in South Africa, was signed into law…
Property sellers beware: you can’t always hide behind a voetstoots clause
Property sellers who are aware of a latent defect to the property they are selling, are not protected by a…
Landlord’s Tacit Hypothec vs Tenant’s Sequestration
Would a Landlord be able to exercise its tacit hypothec over the movables of a non-paying Tenant in the event…