STBB: Court judgment gives us clarity on CPA and leases
Does the Consumer Protection Act apply to all lease agreements? A recent court ruling shows that it does not.
Does the Consumer Protection Act apply to all lease agreements? A recent court ruling shows that it does not.
As a real estate agency owner, you must submit a verified BEE certificate to obtain your FFC. But what if your estate agency can’t meet the minimum requirements?
Dealing with clients going through a divorce can involve many unexpected twists and turns from both a legal and emotional perspective. Here’s how to manage it like a pro.
What happens when a buyer’s been living in their new house for a year or two when the issues start – cracks, and more cracks – all serious and structural? Can the previous owner be held liable for this, or has the buyer, now owner, waited too long?
STBB is hosting a webinar covering compliance with FICA, POPIA, PPA and other laws is best addressed early on in the new year, rather than
An Offer to Purchase has been signed, and then the buyer pulls out. In which case may an estate agent still claim their commission? A recent court case makes it clear.
The first volley of PPRA inspections has been conducted at Mooikloof Ridge Estate in Pretoria, with several agents receiving compliance notices and R5,000 fines. Could you be next? What could happen?
The PPRA provided a practice note informing property practitioners dealing with rental properties that they would need to create their own mandatory disclosure forms and apply for exemptions to use them.
In an ideal world, rental relationships should benefit both landlord and tenant – this is only possible if both understand their roles and responsibilities.
Knowledge is power for women striving to make their voices heard in the property sector, particularly in the sectional title and community schemes space, where the legislation can be a minefield. Women own more than half of the homes in South Africa, but women owners, tenants, and trustees are ignored or even bullied in what is still a largely male-dominated area.