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Can I Use Small Claims Court in South Africa for a Dispute Over Rent or a Rental Deposit?

Can I Use Small Claims Court in South Africa for a Dispute Over Rent or a Rental Deposit?

Rental disputes—like a landlord keeping a deposit or a tenant skipping out on rent—are stressful.
Prepaid Meters in Complexes: What You Need to Know

Prepaid Meters in Complexes: What You Need to Know

Switching to prepaid electricity meters in a community scheme (like a Sectional Title complex or a Homeowners Association/HOA) can be a great idea.
VAT or Transfer Duty: Which One Applies to Your Property Sale?

VAT or Transfer Duty: Which One Applies to Your Property Sale?

When buying a property, you usually must pay a tax. It's either VAT or Transfer Duty, but never both.
Can an HOA Block Foreign Domestic Workers From Entering Estates?

Can an HOA Block Foreign Domestic Workers From Entering Estates?

A Homeowners' Association (HOA) is a group that manages and runs a security residential estate or housing developing schemes.
What You Need to Know About Cape Town's Plumbing Certificate – A Compulsory Compliance Certificate

What You Need to Know About Cape Town's Plumbing Certificate – A Compulsory Compliance Certificate

If you are selling a property in the City of Cape Town, you now have an extra step before the sale can be finalized

"Finders Keepers" Isn’t the Law: Steps if Someone Interferes With Property You Possess

It doesn't matter who legally owns the property. The law protects the person who has peaceful control, or possession, of it.
Eersterivier Residential Property Market - 2024/5 Property Sales Report

Eersterivier Residential Property Market - 2024/5 Property Sales Report

The Eersterivier property market continues to be an attractive option for buyers seeking more affordable housing in Cape Town's Northern Suburbs.
Court Battles Over Unfair Municipal Bills: What Property Owners Need to Know

Court Battles Over Unfair Municipal Bills: What Property Owners Need to Know

Category Home Owners
Good news for property owners! In recent major decisions, two different High Courts in Gauteng have slammed down unfair charges for cleaning services.
An Introduction To Property Inheritance

An Introduction To Property Inheritance

While it's a great privilege to receive a home or land from a loved one, it also comes with significant legal and financial responsibilities.
Property Buyers Beware - It Is Property Buyer's Duty to Verify Bank Account Before Making A Payment

Property Buyers Beware - It Is Property Buyer's Duty to Verify Bank Account Before Making A Payment

Cyber fraud and the property buyer’s duty to verify a bank account before making a payment.
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