Can A Business Open Next To Your House In A Residential Neighbourhood?
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"Our house is situated in what used to be a quiet residential suburb. Lately though, more and more businesses have started opening up around us with houses
How Should You Marry To Deal Effectively With Ownership Of Property
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It is so important for everyone considering getting married to understand the effect of the marital regime you have selected
Is A Landowner Responsible For A Fire That Spreads And Damages His Neighbours Property?
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"I own a small holding of a few hectares. Recently, with the heavy winds in the region a veld fire started on my property. I'm still not sure what happened, but
What You Need To Know About Antenuptial Contracts & Property
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The matrimonial property system which you choose will affect your financial future and the position of your assets.
When Doing Alterations On Your Home – What You Need To Know
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“I had a written contract with a builder to make substantial alterations to my house. I was very unhappy about how the work was done and I then went to consul
Can Neighbours Share A Borehole - How Can The Right To Share Water From The Borehole Be Safeguarded
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A praedial servitude is a limited right, which the owner of a property (“dominant property”) has over another property (“servient property”).
Is A Separate Will Necessary For A Property You own Overseas?
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It is becoming common for people to have assets in different countries. There are many South Africans who have investments and/or property in other countries. S
The Sales Agreement Needs To Make Provision For Lack Of Maintenance Due To Water Restrictions
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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
Who Is Responsible For The Water Leaks - Tenant or Landlord?
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Questions, and sometimes disputes, often arise between landlords and tenants regarding where the responsibility lies with the maintenance of a property. The sim
Court Prohibits Gated Communities To Contractually Regulated Traffic
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In a very insightful Daily Maverick article by Prof Pierre de Vos - the Deputy Dean of the University of Cape Town Law Faculty who teaches Constitutional law, h