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What Happens to Your Debt When You Die?
Written byLiana Burger
October 2026
When a person dies, their debts do not die with them. Instead, all assets and liabilities form part of the...
Your Outstanding Invoices Are Not Going to Collect Themselves
Written byLiana Burger
October 2026
If you are a landlord waiting on rent that stopped coming in months ago, or a business owner staring at invoices...
Is Your RMCP Ready? What the FIC’s New Rules Mean for You
Written byLiana Burger
October 2026
If you are an estate agent, credit provider, dealer in high-value goods, or another accountable institution...
Candidate Attorney 2027 Intake
October 2026
Build your career through practical legal work Van Der Walt & Associates Inc. invites applications from emerging legal…
Before You Go to Court: Understanding Your Dispute Resolution Options
Written byEugene van der Walt
September 2026
When a dispute lands on your desk, the instinct is often to head straight to court. Litigation certainly has...
Rental Deposits: What Tenants and Landlords Both Get Wrong
Written byEugene van der Walt
September 2026
Few things sour the end of a lease faster than a fight over the deposit. The tenant wants it back in full, the...
Your Heritage, Your Legacy: Why Wills Week Is the Time to Act
Written byEugene van der Walt
September 2026
On 24 September, we celebrate Heritage Day, a day to honour where we come from and what we pass on...
Why Every Adult Needs a Will: What Happens If You Die Without One
Written byEugene van der Walt
August 2026
Most people know they should have a will. Far fewer actually have one. September is National Wills...
When Maintenance Is Not Paid: Your Rights and Your Options
Written byEugene van der Walt
August 2026
A maintenance order is a court order. When the person who is meant to pay it simply stops...
Injured in a Car Accident? What You Need to Know About RAF Claims
Written byEugene van der Walt
August 2026
A car accident can change your life in seconds. Beyond the physical injury there are medical bills...
Your Municipal Property Valuation: Why You Should Check It and How to Object
Written byEugene van der Walt
July 2026
Every few years your municipality places a value on your property. That figure quietly determines how...
My Tenant Won’t Leave. What Can I Do?
Written byEugene van der Walt
July 2026
You gave notice. The lease expired. Your tenant is still there. This is one of the most frustrating situations...
Can a Verbal Agreement to Sell a House Be Valid? A Landmark Ruling Says Maybe
Written byEugene van der Walt
July 2026
For decades the rule in South Africa has been simple and absolute: a sale of property is worth...
Body Corporate Levies: What Happens When Owners Stop Paying?
Written byEugene van der Walt
June 2026
Sectional title living comes with shared costs and shared responsibilities. When one owner stops paying their levies...
Divorce and the Family Home: Who Stays, Who Leaves and Who Gets What?
Written byEugene van der Walt
June 2026
For most South African families, the home is the biggest asset they own together. When a marriage breaks...
Your Tree Fell on My Wall. Now What? Your Rights After Storm Damage
Written byEugene van der Walt
June 2026
Cape Town's recent storms caused fallen trees, damaged walls, and disputes between neighbours. If your property got...
From Candidate Attorney to Admitted Attorney: What Really Changes?
Written byLiana Burger
May 2026
For many in the legal profession, the transition from candidate attorney to admitted attorney marks a significant milestone...
Proposed PIE Act Amendments: What Every Property Owner and Landlord Needs to Know
Written byEugene van der Walt
May 2026
The PIE Act has governed residential evictions since 1998, requiring property owners to follow strict court procedures...
Big Law Firms vs. Government: The B-BBEE Battle That Could Change the Legal Profession
Written byEugene van der Walt
May 2026
Four of South Africa's biggest law firms walked into the Gauteng High Court recently to challenge a government...
Divorce Options: Unopposed vs Opposed
Written byEugene van der Walt
May 2026
How does the divorce process work? If you are considering divorce, there are two primary legal routes available...
Cohabitation and Universal Partnerships in South African Law
Written byEugene van der Walt
May 2026
Cohabiting parents? What rights do we have? In South African law, cohabitation is commonly referred to as living together as...
What does the lease agreement say?
Written byEugene van der Walt
May 2026
A well-drafted lease is not merely a formality, it serves as a vital safeguard for both landlords and tenants. Cape Town’s rental...
Understanding the Eviction Process: A Step-by-Step Guide for Landlords
Written byEugene van der Walt
May 2026
This guide outlines the lawful steps landlords must follow to evict a tenant. Evicting a tenant requires strict adherence to legal...
What Happens to Your Debt When You Die?
Written byLiana Burger
October 2026
When a person dies, their debts do not die with them. Instead, all assets and liabilities form part of the...
Your Outstanding Invoices Are Not Going to Collect Themselves
Written byLiana Burger
October 2026
If you are a landlord waiting on rent that stopped coming in months ago, or a business owner staring at invoices...
Is Your RMCP Ready? What the FIC’s New Rules Mean for You
Written byLiana Burger
October 2026
If you are an estate agent, credit provider, dealer in high-value goods, or another accountable institution...
Candidate Attorney 2027 Intake
October 2026
Build your career through practical legal work Van Der Walt & Associates Inc. invites applications from emerging legal…
Before You Go to Court: Understanding Your Dispute Resolution Options
Written byEugene van der Walt
September 2026
When a dispute lands on your desk, the instinct is often to head straight to court. Litigation certainly has...
Rental Deposits: What Tenants and Landlords Both Get Wrong
Written byEugene van der Walt
September 2026
Few things sour the end of a lease faster than a fight over the deposit. The tenant wants it back in full, the...
Your Heritage, Your Legacy: Why Wills Week Is the Time to Act
Written byEugene van der Walt
September 2026
On 24 September, we celebrate Heritage Day, a day to honour where we come from and what we pass on...
Why Every Adult Needs a Will: What Happens If You Die Without One
Written byEugene van der Walt
August 2026
Most people know they should have a will. Far fewer actually have one. September is National Wills...
When Maintenance Is Not Paid: Your Rights and Your Options
Written byEugene van der Walt
August 2026
A maintenance order is a court order. When the person who is meant to pay it simply stops...
Injured in a Car Accident? What You Need to Know About RAF Claims
Written byEugene van der Walt
August 2026
A car accident can change your life in seconds. Beyond the physical injury there are medical bills...
Your Municipal Property Valuation: Why You Should Check It and How to Object
Written byEugene van der Walt
July 2026
Every few years your municipality places a value on your property. That figure quietly determines how...
My Tenant Won’t Leave. What Can I Do?
Written byEugene van der Walt
July 2026
You gave notice. The lease expired. Your tenant is still there. This is one of the most frustrating situations...
Can a Verbal Agreement to Sell a House Be Valid? A Landmark Ruling Says Maybe
Written byEugene van der Walt
July 2026
For decades the rule in South Africa has been simple and absolute: a sale of property is worth...
Body Corporate Levies: What Happens When Owners Stop Paying?
Written byEugene van der Walt
June 2026
Sectional title living comes with shared costs and shared responsibilities. When one owner stops paying their levies...
Divorce and the Family Home: Who Stays, Who Leaves and Who Gets What?
Written byEugene van der Walt
June 2026
For most South African families, the home is the biggest asset they own together. When a marriage breaks...
Your Tree Fell on My Wall. Now What? Your Rights After Storm Damage
Written byEugene van der Walt
June 2026
Cape Town's recent storms caused fallen trees, damaged walls, and disputes between neighbours. If your property got...
From Candidate Attorney to Admitted Attorney: What Really Changes?
Written byLiana Burger
May 2026
For many in the legal profession, the transition from candidate attorney to admitted attorney marks a significant milestone...
Proposed PIE Act Amendments: What Every Property Owner and Landlord Needs to Know
Written byEugene van der Walt
May 2026
The PIE Act has governed residential evictions since 1998, requiring property owners to follow strict court procedures...
Big Law Firms vs. Government: The B-BBEE Battle That Could Change the Legal Profession
Written byEugene van der Walt
May 2026
Four of South Africa's biggest law firms walked into the Gauteng High Court recently to challenge a government...
Divorce Options: Unopposed vs Opposed
Written byEugene van der Walt
May 2026
How does the divorce process work? If you are considering divorce, there are two primary legal routes available...
Cohabitation and Universal Partnerships in South African Law
Written byEugene van der Walt
May 2026
Cohabiting parents? What rights do we have? In South African law, cohabitation is commonly referred to as living together as...
What does the lease agreement say?
Written byEugene van der Walt
May 2026
A well-drafted lease is not merely a formality, it serves as a vital safeguard for both landlords and tenants. Cape Town’s rental...
Understanding the Eviction Process: A Step-by-Step Guide for Landlords
Written byEugene van der Walt
May 2026
This guide outlines the lawful steps landlords must follow to evict a tenant. Evicting a tenant requires strict adherence to legal...
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