When Security Cameras Invade Your Right to Privacy : Privacy Rights vs Security Concerns
Category Home Owners
A Cape Town court ruled security cameras cannot spy on neighbours’ homes or yards. Know your privacy rights and take action to protect your space today.
Top Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
Category Buying and Selling Property
Inspect carefully, know your budget, get legal advice, list repairs, and use suspensive clauses to buy your home safely. Start today.
Making the Most of Property Investment: South Africa’s Inner-City Tax Break
Category Buying and Selling Property
Invest in South Africa’s Urban Development Zones and save on taxes while improving inner-city areas. Claim your UDZ benefits and boost profits today.
Know Your Rights: When Your Body Corporate Threatens to Cut Your Electricity
Category Sectional Titles and Body Corporate
Know your rights if your Body Corporate threatens to cut electricity over unpaid levies. Disconnection without a court order is illegal.
Can I Use Small Claims Court in South Africa for a Dispute Over Rent or a Rental Deposit?
Category Rental Information
Resolve rental disputes under R20,000 quickly using South Africa’s Small Claims Court. Send a demand letter, gather evidence, and file your claim today.
Prepaid Meters in Complexes: What You Need to Know
Category Sectional Titles and Body Corporate
Switching to prepaid electricity meters in a community scheme requires owner approval and legal compliance. Learn the rules and install safely today.
VAT or Transfer Duty: Which One Applies to Your Property Sale?
Category Buying and Selling Property
When buying property in South Africa, you pay either VAT or Transfer Duty depending on the seller’s status. Know the rules and plan your taxes before buying
Can an HOA Block Foreign Domestic Workers From Entering Estates?
Category Sectional Titles and Body Corporate
An HOA cannot block foreign domestic workers based on nationality but can require a valid work permit. Ensure rules are fair and comply with South African law.
What You Need to Know About Cape Town's Plumbing Certificate – A Compulsory Compliance Certificate
Category Buying and Selling Property
When selling property in Cape Town, you must get a Plumbing Certificate from an accredited plumber. Include it in the sale to avoid fines or transfer issues.
"Finders Keepers" Isn’t the Law: Steps if Someone Interferes With Property You Possess
Category Legal Information
Spoliation is when someone takes your property or possession without your consent or a court order. The law protects your right to peaceful possession.