Your Municipal Property Valuation: Why You Should Check It and How to Object
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?
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
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?
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?
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
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?
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
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
Four of South Africa’s biggest law firms walked into the Gauteng High Court recently to challenge a government…
Divorce Options: Unopposed vs Opposed
How does the divorce process work? If you are considering divorce, there are two primary legal routes available…