Recently our Supreme Court of Appeal had to consider whether a purchaser was entitled to only pay for outstanding levies of a sectional title property that was sold in an execution sale or also the other outstanding charges such as water, sewerage etc. where the terms...

One has often read about owners being held liable for a dog attack on a person, but what about an animal on the road which ends up causing an accident? Can the owner be held liable for the resulting damage? To hold an owner liable for the actions of his domesticated...

Unit owners in a sectional title may from time to time feel that the body corporate is not managing the scheme effectively or correctly. Whether such belief is legitimate or not, often comes down to the information that the owners have access to which can prove or...

Body corporates charge levies and unit owners are obliged to pay such levies. But what if a body corporate increases levies? When does the unit owner become responsible for paying such increased levies? The body corporate of a sectional title scheme is provided with...

The relationship between landlord and tenant can be a complex one fraught with dangers for a careless landlord. In this article, we explore whether a landlord can provide additional value-added services to its tenants beyond the scope of what is outlined in the lease...

On 4 April 2024 in the matter of Savannah Country Estate Homeowners Association v Zero Plus Trading 194 (Pty) Ltd and Others (773/2022) [2024] ZASCA 40, our Supreme Court of Appeal (“SCA”) had to address the important difference between an application for leave to...

In the current digital era, the use of electronic signatures has substantially increased, reshaping traditional practices with their convenience and efficiency. From large corporations to small businesses, organizations are embracing electronic signatures to...

With many local authorities struggling to provide municipal services to residents, a key question that arose in a recent case was whether a Homeowners Association was entitled to take over the function of refuse removal from the local authority and whether the local...

When considering the purchase of a unit within a complex, it’s crucial to look beyond the surface-level expenses such as the advertised levies. Without thorough research, potential buyers may find themselves facing unexpected financial burdens. The structure of...

When buying immovable property, the offer to purchase serves as an agreement between buyer and seller. Within this document, certain clauses demand meticulous attention from both parties. These clauses outline the rights, obligations, and procedures that govern the...