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Can my property be used for Airbnb?
22 Mar 2018
When deciding whether to become an Airbnb host, it's important for you to understand how the laws work in your city.
Am I prejudiced by an arbitration clause in my building contract?
22 Mar 2018
Contracts for the building of a house or providing for substantial alterations to a house commonly contain an arbitration clause. This article looks at the adv
How can I evict my tenant lawfully?
15 Feb 2018
You’ve discovered that the tenant renting your apartment has damaged several appliances, including the floor tiles due to irresponsible behaviour. Therefore, yo
Cancelling a contract? The do’s and dont’s to consider!
15 Feb 2018
Every person, whether an individual or a juristic person, will find themselves in a situation where they will want to terminate a contract. The aim of this arti
The drought affects us all
02 Feb 2018
Day Zero is closer than ever and may even occur sooner than expected as on the 21ST of April 2018. This will not only influence the Western Cape, but South Afri
Owning property without a will
29 Jan 2018
If you die without a will, an administrator will have to be appointed to administer your estate which will be distributed according to the laws of intestate suc
Awaiting your deposit
29 Jan 2018
What to know when your landlord has your deposit and has failed to pay it out
Renting property to foreigners
11 Dec 2017
Co-ownership is when one or more people jointly own the same property. In essence, it is when they legally share ownership without dividing the property into ph
Occupiers who can’t be evicted under the EST Act
20 Nov 2017
The Prevention of Illegal Eviction and Occupation of Land Act 19 of 1998 (PIE Act) provides, inter alia, the procedures for the eviction of unlawful occupiers.
The Sale agreement: Can I use the cooling-off period if I change my mind?
11 Sep 2017
The Consumer Protection Act has some serious implications for agents selling property - for one, a disgruntled purchaser can get out of a sale agreement within