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May 8, 2015
Published by SRA at May 8, 2015
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In case of a person being unable to sign a document for whatever reason, there are certain regulations which should be observed to ensure the validity […]
May 7, 2015
Dear Mr Lawyer I am the owner of a sectional title, and I have paid my levies every month as required, until the water started seeping […]
April 8, 2015
A purchaser is responsible for payment of transfer cost when acquiring an immovable property, but it should further be established if the transaction is subject to […]
April 8, 2015
The question on everyone’s mind is, what can I do about my neighbour’s trees and plants that are causing damage to my property and discomfort to me? […]
April 8, 2015
Published by SRA at April 8, 2015
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A mother who has always wanted her daughter to inherit her diamond engagement ring may never get her wish if she dies without leaving a valid […]
April 8, 2015
Certain people are not eligible to be appointed as directors of a company. In this article we look at who is disqualified from being a director […]
March 11, 2015
Published by SRA at March 11, 2015
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There are definite steps that a homeowner will need to take if he ever has the traumatic experience of having his house burnt to the ground. […]
March 11, 2015
Published by SRA at March 11, 2015
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Most people are familiar with a will or testament and understand the importance of having this legal declaration drafted, by which the testator nominates an executor […]
March 11, 2015
Published by SRA at March 11, 2015
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We have all made New Year’s Resolutions. This year I will start exercising, eating healthy and spend less time at the office and more with the […]
March 11, 2015
Published by SRA at March 11, 2015
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Imagine receiving the nasty surprise that default judgement has been entered against your name because of a summons that you have never even received. It is […]
October 30, 2014
Published by SRA at October 30, 2014
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The main aim of planning your estate is to ensure that as much of the accumulated wealth is utilised for your own benefit and for the […]
October 30, 2014
Published by SRA at October 30, 2014
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We often hear of accidents in which a child or toddler is injured. Has this become something which society accepts as the norm … that accidents […]
October 30, 2014
Published by SRA at October 30, 2014
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The house was just perfect – the right neighbourhood, well-established garden, beautiful trees waving graciously in the summer breeze with just the right amount of shade […]
October 30, 2014
A building contractor entered a binding and legal, written building contract with a closed corporation to erect a residential house on land registered to the sole […]
October 1, 2014
Published by SRA at October 1, 2014
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Our office recently dealt with a matter where the trustees of the body corporate of a certain sectional title scheme clamped the wheel of the car […]
October 1, 2014
Published by SRA at October 1, 2014
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A seller’s protection under the “voetstoots” clause in a deed of sale for immovable property is not as “absolute” as some might think. It is still […]
October 1, 2014
Published by SRA at October 1, 2014
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The default of levy payments is a frequent problem for the trustees of body corporates as well as the managing agent. It is the way in […]
October 1, 2014
In December 2005 South Africa became the fifth country in the world and the first country on the African continent to recognise the rights of same-sex […]
August 29, 2014
Published by SRA at August 29, 2014
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Facebook can be described as a social network that provides people with the opportunity to connect and communicate with friends, family, acquaintances, colleagues and even strangers, […]
August 29, 2014
Published by SRA at August 29, 2014
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Can a consumer take you, the service provider, to court because they did not understand some of the terms and conditions of your signed contract? Beware, […]