Law Reports
Fischer
24 January 2019
Does ownership of half share in immovable property vest immediately in a spouse upon granting of divorce order or through transfer by way of endorsement?Road less travelled
07 February 2019
What right do nearby landowners have to challenge compliance with municipal planning by-laws when they were not enacted for their benefit?Legitimate expectations
14 March 2019
Application of the legitimate expectations test: when sufficient derogation in value will disqualify a building application under s 7(1) of the Building Standards Act.The right to choose
04 April 2019
A residential estate may allow any preferred fibre network provider to instal fibre in existing duct infrastructure owned by the estate, if there is enough space to do so.Due and payable
11 April 2019
Riaan Mogamat Amardien and Others v Registrar of Deeds and Others: Land instalment sale - when does the debt become due and payable.Fidelity Fund Certificate validity
18 April 2019
Consequences of an estate agency converting from being a CC to a Company and Fidelity Fund Certificates not being issued to the correct entity.Not so sterling
25 May 2018
In a recent court case the Registrar of Deeds was held liable for damages for negligently transferring immovable property when the deeds ought to have been rejected.National Building Review Board
19 July 2018
All zoning decisions lie within the competence of the municipality, therefore building plan approvals are not reviewable by the National Building Regulations Review Board.Mounthaven (Pty) Ltd - II
01 November 2018
eThekwini Municipality v Mounthaven (Pty) Ltd: Registering a re-transfer clause in a deed of transfer at the deeds registry does not change the fact that it remains a personal right.Building in a development?
12 January 2017
Jack Crook discusses a recent case which highlights the risks associated with not building on your plot in a development within the time limit specified.
