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Blog | The effects of Covid-19 on the global economy, particularly for South Africa.

On the 5th of March 2020, the first suspected case of covid-19 was reported in South Africa. As the days went by, the number of infections rose to 61and the President declared the outbreak as a national state of disaster.

Blog | Development of property: understanding and maximising on the SR1/2nd and 3rd dwelling options in the City of Cape Town municipality

If an erf is zoned single residential- SR1- , since July of 2016, one can, for properties which fall under the municipality of the City of Cape Town , have a 2nd dwelling on the property by automatic right bestowed

Blog | Rebates for water wasted as a result of leaks

Property owners within the jurisdiction of The City of Cape Town may receive a water bill that seems unusually high, and the reason for this may be attributed to underground leaks. The good news is that the City of Cape

Blog | Common property and exclusive use area in Cape Town sectional title schemes

Owners of units in a sectional scheme often want to incorporate a balcony or a garage into their section, or enclose a garden area for their own use. Technically, this has the effect of increasing the floor area, as described

Blog | Property Law Update Issue 18 – 2019

DEEMING PROVISION IN S 5(5) OF THE RENTAL HOUSING ACT WHEN A LEASE EXPIRES AND THE TENANT STAYS ON: CAN IT BE REBUTTED? Sharma v Hirschowitz and Others (A3064/18) [2019] ZAGPJHC 434 (4 November 2019) In order to assist in

Blog | Balance in Judgements Dealing with Racism at South African workplaces?

The history of South Africa continues to lurk in the shadows at our courts and daily the Equality Court and Labour Courts are faced with what seems to be a dilemma: the allegation of “playing the racial card.” This should

Blog | Attend your body corporate meeting Via WhatsApp?

Physical attendances to annual and special general meetings may not always be possible for every member in a Sectional Title Scheme. Prescribed Management Rule 17(10) read with Prescribed Management Rule 17(11) seeks to alleviate this problem by providing for alternative

Blog | First Time Off-Plan Buyer? Beware of Occupational Rental

Picture this: you are a first time property buyer, buying off-plan from a Developer – a brand new home in a secured estate and you are legally exempt from paying transfer duty. You have been saving up for this for

Blog | Are Video Wills Legal in South Africa?

There is no precedent of the validity of video wills in South Africa. In order for a Will to be valid and accepted by the Master of the High Court in this country, it has to comply with the requirements

Blog | Rising Damp in Sectional Title Schemes

Many sectional title owners are under the impression that their body corporate is automatically responsible to arrange and pay for the repair of damage to their section if it results from some defect or failure in the common property. Maintenance