Parking Wars: Can Your Neighbour Block Driveway Access to Your Garage?
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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
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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
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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
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Spoliation is when someone takes your property or possession without your consent or a court order. The law protects your right to peaceful possession.
Property and Divorce: Understanding Your Rights When a Marriage Ends
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Divorce and property: know your rights on asset control, home proceeds and anti-dissipation orders during separation. Get informed now!
Avoiding Break-Up Fighting Over Property With Life Partner: A Layman's Guide
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Cohabitation can get messy when relationships end, especially when it comes to who gets what. Discover the benefits of cohabitation agreements.
How To Deal with Nuisance Caused by Short-Term Tenants Smoking Cannabis in Shared Living Spaces
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Living close to others, like in apartment buildings or complexes with shared rules, means everyone needs to be considerate.
Tenant Arrested or Conducting Illegal Activity – What is the Landlord’s Responsibility?
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Navigating these situations can be challenging, with legal implications for both the landlord and the agent.
Muslim Marriages Now Legally Recognized - Women Property Rights Secured
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In a landmark decision, Women’s Legal Centre Trust v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others, the Constitutional Court recognized Muslim marriages
Branches Hanging Over Wall Make Bad Neighbours
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Under South African law, the regulation of disputes between neighbours is undergirded by the reasonableness standard.