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A demolition order - after 16 years
09 April 2020
What can you do if your neighbour has started (or finished) building without the necessary municipal approvals? In a nutshell, our courts will very probably assist you with a demolition order - Jack Crook reports.Free LexisNexis library access
09 April 2020
LexisNexis is pleased to announce that all legal practitioners will be given FREE access to their online resources Lexis Library and Lexis Practical Guidance, until 30 April.A #ThumaMina moment
16 April 2020
A #ThumaMina moment for the legal community: LexisNexis, has responded to the needs of advocates, law firms and the judiciary with initiatives to support and advance the Rule of Law.Deed of Sale signing
23 April 2020
Robert Krautkrämer and Deon Welz suggest two solutions for estate agents to get Offers to Purchase signed when they can't meet buyers and sellers and don't have access to printers and scanners.Covid-19 and sale agreements
30 April 2020
Shaaheda Hoosein considers the applicability of force majeure and supervening impossibility as grounds under which a party can suspend or terminate a sale agreement due to Covid-19.Covid-19 Level 4 property transactions
07 May 2020
Robert Krautkrämer and Deon Welz share their views on the impact of Level 4 Regulations on expiring leases; due rentals; transfers registered just before lockdown, but parties could not move, etc.Leases, contracts and COVID-19
07 May 2020
Jack Crook provides a general guide and some scenarios for landlords and tenants who are asking themselves - what happens if the crisis leaves a tenant unable to pay the agreed rental?Deeds Offices open
14 May 2020
The Acting Director-General sent out a circular last Friday - 8th of May - in which he sets out the steps that have been taken to implement a gradual return to work and the opening of Deeds Offices.Help - my bond has been withdrawn
21 May 2020
Deon Welz and Robert Krautkramer discuss the situation where the banks have withdrawn bonds that were approved prior to lockdown, because of a change in the buyer’s financial position.Sellers - prepare for SPLUMA
21 May 2020
Jack Crook lists three of the main things you are likely to need to have in place for your transferring attorney to obtain a SPLUMA certificate when the requirement becomes necessary.
