The dynamics of property ownership in South Africa’s (SA) townships, have evolved considerably over recent years. Investment in township properties is becoming increasingly profitable and rewarding, attracting more interest from […]
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Customary marriages in South Africa are governed by the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998 (RCMA). Registration of customary marriages is provided for in s 4 of the […]
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This article is intended to deal solely with rental housing provided by the state; and where it is regulated by a lease agreement; and rent has not been paid, due […]
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On 14 March 2023, the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) promulgated a draft Practice Directive on s 39(7)(b) of the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act 9 of 2011 (CSOS Act). […]
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By Roger Green There can be no more shattering and calamitous event than for one’s home to collapse or be swept away with the loss of all personal belongings. This […]
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By Anton Sean Myburgh In an appeal against a decision of a magistrate’s court in Body Corporate of Kleber v Sehube and Another (GJ) (unreported case no 2021/A3094, 9-11-2021) (Sutherland […]
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By Peter Murray and Alexandra Botha Municipalities essentially have one source of income: Property taxes (also known as ‘rates’). From the perspective of the payers of rates, the budget of […]
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The Property Practitioners Act 22 of 2019 (the Act) came into operation on 1 February 2022. It has replaced the Estate Agency Affairs Act 112 of 1976. The Act has […]
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By Stefan Le Roux and Celine Bakker When the Alienation of Land Act 68 of 1981 (ALA) was drawn up in 1981, the question as to what could possibly be […]
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When a lessor and a lessee enter into a lease agreement, there are rights and duties that arise from the agreement. The general rule is that rights arising out of […]
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