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Divorce: Can a Spouse Stay in a Sold Home Until the Divorce Is Finalized?

Divorce: Can a Spouse Stay in a Sold Home Until the Divorce Is Finalized?

Long, drawn-out divorces often leave spouses in a vulnerable position, especially when it comes to who gets to stay in the family home.
When a Surviving Spouse’s Maintenance Needs Take Priority Over an Heir’s Inheritance of Property

When a Surviving Spouse’s Maintenance Needs Take Priority Over an Heir’s Inheritance of Property

When someone passes away, many people assume that the wishes written in a will are final
Understanding the Proposed Changes to Eviction Laws (PIE Act)

Understanding the Proposed Changes to Eviction Laws (PIE Act)

Currently, PIE dictates how property owners must handle evictions, ensuring the process is fair and court-supervised
New Rules for Land and Property: A Breakdown of the PIE Act Changes

New Rules for Land and Property: A Breakdown of the PIE Act Changes

The PIE Act prevents unlawful evictions from residential property (even if they’re there illegally) without a court order.
Giving Your Spouse a House? Why a Contract Alone Isn’t Enough

Giving Your Spouse a House? Why a Contract Alone Isn’t Enough

Sometimes, one spouse will "donate" a big asset—like a house or a car—to the other as part of that agreement.
Exchange Control Update - New Income Transfer Rules For Non-Residents

Exchange Control Update - New Income Transfer Rules For Non-Residents

These changes specifically affect non-residents and people who have officially moved their tax residency to another country.
Parking Wars: Can Your Neighbour Block Driveway Access to Your Garage?

Parking Wars: Can Your Neighbour Block Driveway Access to Your Garage?

A recent court case in Cape Town has shed light on a common neighbour problem: parking disputes when a shared driveway is involved.
Dealing with Loud Neighbours During the Festive Season

Dealing with Loud Neighbours During the Festive Season

A noise dispute happens when sounds from next door stop you from living normally in your own home.
Municipal Liability for Trip Hazards on Public Sidewalks

Municipal Liability for Trip Hazards on Public Sidewalks

The recent Western Cape High Court case, Schaefer v City of Cape Town, sets a boundary on when the City can be sued for injuries from tripping on sidewalks.

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

Spoliation is when someone takes your property or possession without your consent or a court order. The law protects your right to peaceful possession.
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