One often deals with transactions where a property that is leased to a tenant, is sold. The question then arises as to what the rights of the tenant, seller and purchaser are. In terms of the South African common law,

Break-ups are never pleasant and more often than not bring out the worst in someone you once loved and trusted. If your former partner is in possession of content which could be harmful to your reputation and threaten to expose

For many of us, our homes are the single most expensive item we purchase in our lifetime and therefore the proper care and maintenance of this investment is of the utmost importance. Owning property in a sectional title scheme has

As of 01 January 2020 if you have lost your title deed and want to apply to replace it, the application must be published in the prescribed form in an issue of the newspaper circulating in the area within which

John is eager to secure accommodation at university for his daughter and concludes a lease agreement for a flat near campus. Before commencement of the academic year, she has a change of heart and decides to pursue studies at a

The ’72 hour clause’ (or ‘continued marketing clause’) is somewhat of an enigma for a first-time buyer or seller and we therefore explain here how it works. It is important to consider the exact wording of the ’72 hour’ clause

Grandparents’ duty to maintain a grandchild and the obligation by their deceased estate to pay maintenance: In the judgment of Phillipa Susan van Zyl N.O. v Keith Getz N.O. (6 July 2020) the Supreme Court of Appeal recently reaffirmed the

Having trouble with recovering maintenance that is due to you in terms of a Court Order? Failure to pay maintenance in terms of a Court Order is both a civil and criminal offence. If a parent who is obligated to

If your circumstances have changed to the extent that you can no longer afford your monthly maintenance contributions, or if the maintenance that you are receiving is no longer sufficient, you can apply for a review of the existing maintenance

Motor vehicle accidents usually give rise to three legal processes: A criminal case where the State will prosecute the wrongdoer or accused; A civil claim for the material damages to the vehicles and its contents or load (usually dealt with