Businesses have until 01 July to become compliant with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), but it is important to note that certain regulations will come into effect sooner.
In terms of Regulation 4 to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), from 1 May all real estate businesses must have an information officer (IO). Who is this information officer? Can anyone be appointed?
The South African rental property industry, like many other sectors, continues to feel the effects of COVID-19 with a shrinking viable tenant pool, lower tenant affordability and high arrears.
In November 2020, property owners were given just 18 months to identify asbestos in their properties and formulate a plan for removal, but almost six months in, very few are aware of the timeline or how best to deal with the toxic substance.