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Special Levy Liability: For The Seller Or Purchaser?

Special Levy Liability: For The Seller Or Purchaser?

Before the coming into operation of the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act (STSMA) in 2016, many practitioners were uncertain who carried liability for pay
The Sales Agreement Needs To Make Provision For Lack Of Maintenance Due To Water Restrictions

The Sales Agreement Needs To Make Provision For Lack Of Maintenance Due To Water Restrictions

A water related and practical issue which has of late become quite a frequent occurrence during the sales / transfer process of a properties in the Western Cape
Can Trustees Be Held Personally Liable In Property Sales?

Can Trustees Be Held Personally Liable In Property Sales?

It is very important for anyone selling or buying property to/from a trust to have your lawyer check upfront that you are adequately protected by the terms of t
Kleinbos (Rome) Suburb in Strand – Convenient Living Below R1.5 Million

Kleinbos (Rome) Suburb in Strand – Convenient Living Below R1.5 Million

Kleinbos – also known as Rome - is a well-established residential suburb in the Strand and Helderberg area of Cape Town.
What You need To Know About Boreholes - To Avoid Unpleasant Penalties

What You need To Know About Boreholes - To Avoid Unpleasant Penalties

Putting in a borehole on a property is often an attractive option for owners as it provides a convenient and cost-effective source of water. But before drilling
Drought And Your Tenant

Drought And Your Tenant

Many parts of South Africa are experiencing drought conditions on the moment – some mild, others such as in Cape Town, severe.
House Price Growth In Cape Town Has Slowed To 9,7% – Affordability Issues & Water Crises

House Price Growth In Cape Town Has Slowed To 9,7% – Affordability Issues & Water Crises

Cape Town homeowners are facing a double whammy: the threat of taps running dry due to the water crisis and slowing house prices.
Who Is Responsible For The Water Leaks - Tenant or Landlord?

Who Is Responsible For The Water Leaks - Tenant or Landlord?

Questions, and sometimes disputes, often arise between landlords and tenants regarding where the responsibility lies with the maintenance of a property. The sim
Cape Town Water Crises – How Landlords & Tenants Should Work Together – Responsibilities Of Each Par

Cape Town Water Crises – How Landlords & Tenants Should Work Together – Responsibilities Of Each Par

Marlon Shevelew, Director of Marlon Shevelew and Associates Inc., a Cape Town Law firm specialising in rental property, contractual, consumer and company law wr
Must A Right Of First Refusal (Pre-Emptive Right) In Respect Of Land Really Be In Writing?

Must A Right Of First Refusal (Pre-Emptive Right) In Respect Of Land Really Be In Writing?

Yes and no. For long, and because of sound policy considerations, our law ruled that preemptive rights relating to the sale of immovable property must be in wr
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