General
Municipal debt victory
14 May 2015
Peter Livanos highlights Stand 278 Strydom Park (Pty) Ltd which reaffirmed that services to a new owner can't be terminated because of previous owners' debts.Simultaneous death
21 May 2015
Updated clarity on inheritances where the testator in a will has not specifically provided for simultaneous death or where there is no certainty as to who survived whom.Creation and lapsing
28 May 2015
Allen West provides a review and guide to the application of the principles regarding the creation of and lapsing of fideicomissa, which are a complex part of our law.NEMBA
04 June 2015
To what extent if at all, are the provisions of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (NEMBA) being given effect to in deeds of sale by estate agents?Alien and Invasive Regulations
18 June 2015
Guidelines regarding surveys and a suggested declaration clause implementing the Alien and Invasive Species Regulations which came into effect in October.Redistribution agreements - I
25 June 2015
Allen West discusses redistribution agreements - their formative requirements; when it is lawful to enter into one; assets which may be redistributed and their foundation.Redistribution agreements - II
02 July 2015
Part II covers the parties; the creation of reciprocal obligations between heirs; transfer duty; and post liquidation and distribution account acceptance agreements.Fica exemption question
09 July 2015
Do the exemptions from Fica identification and verification procedures cover Bond Cancellations as they are not mentioned as a transaction requiring verification?Robertsville Property CC
23 July 2015
Allen West argues that despite the judgment in Erf 441 Robertsville, s67 of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance 15 of 1986 is applicable to sectional title unit sales.Alien and Invasive Regulations - II
06 August 2015
Answers to questions to do with the effect of declarations on sales; the requirement to remove alien invasive species; and the contact details of registered agents.
