by Pierre Rousseau | Apr 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Background: Subpoena duces tecum is a Latin term which means “you shall bring with you” and is a mechanism catered for in terms of South African common law. The South African rules of court allow a party to litigation proceedings to compel a witness to produce any...
by Pierre Rousseau | Feb 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
When times are tough, you may not get around to paying all your bills. But be warned, if neglected for too long, it will inevitably lead to letters of demand for payment along with interest, charges and legal fees. As your outstanding obligations grow, you may wonder...
by Pierre Rousseau | Feb 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
When your property is in the market and you cancel your bond, is there any way to avoid the bank’s cancellation fee? When you cancel your mortgage bond, most banks will contractually charge you a cancellation fee. Such fees can be for early termination of the bond or...
by Pierre Rousseau | Jan 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Here is the new procedure for obtaining a certified (VA) copy Last year we warned you of a change in the process of obtaining a copy (what is known as a VA copy) of a title deed which has been misplaced. The new process was pended for some months but as of 1 January...
by Pierre Rousseau | Dec 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
“I am an owner of a sectional title unit and would like to advertise my unit for short term rentals on Airbnb, is this legally allowed?” A lot of sectional title owners are usually investors in the property market and purchased a unit for the sole purpose of renting...
