Utility disconnection powerful tools for bodies corporate, landlords
Since 2015, many bodies corporate were successful with Utility Disconnection Applications (UDA) in various High Courts in South Africa.
Since 2015, many bodies corporate were successful with Utility Disconnection Applications (UDA) in various High Courts in South Africa.
Earlier this year, role players in the real estate industry were caught by surprise when it became apparent that the Property Practitioners Act goes further than only regulating estate agents’ practice.
When a contract is drafted, the termination clause must be considered, and the intention of the parties must be clear when it comes to the duration of the contract and the termination thereof.
Persistent load shedding, at times exacerbated by transmission faults, has plunged South Africa into a power crisis with the real potential to slow growth of an already sluggish economy.
Implementation of the FIC Act, or Financial Intelligence Centre Act, has as purpose to impose obligations on entities which are recognised as potential vehicles for financial crimes.
A great opportunity for property practitioners to provide an additional service to their clients or potential property owners is in the offing with the looming deadline for non-residential property owners to submit and display Energy Performance Certificates (EPC).
One aspect of selling a property that needs to be top of mind with the seller, is the fact that a range of certificates that confirm that the building is in good shape.
There has been a fair amount of confusion around the use of BEE affidavits for the Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC) application process.
One of the first roadblocks prospective tenants face when looking for property to rent is the security deposit.
The big question when a divorce is pending and a house or other property is part of the settlement plans, is when does one become the owner of a fixed property in terms of a divorce settlement agreement.