by Ruth Lowe | May 1, 2017 | Blog
Levy collections are the lifeblood of sectional title schemes, and both owners and trustees need to know about a new Supreme Court of Appeal decision which puts at risk the body corporate’s right to apply for the sequestration of levy defaulters’ estates....
by Ruth Lowe | Apr 1, 2017 | Blog
Do you as a property owner have an automatic right to retain amenities like privacy, access to light, views and the like? What can you do to protect them? A recent High Court decision to set aside a municipality’s approval of building plans illustrates. The...
by Ruth Lowe | Mar 1, 2017 | Blog
In the heat of an argument you may be tempted to retaliate with a Social Media post attacking your opponent. The dangers of doing so were highlighted in a High Court case which featured warring neighbours, noisy chickens, smelly rabbits, and a “peeping tom” slur. A...
by Ruth Lowe | Feb 1, 2017 | Blog
If the dog-next-door’s incessant barking or its owner’s all-night parties are destroying your quality of life, read on. A recent High Court case involving a rustic township, wild animals and a chihuahua illustrates our law’s approach to protecting...
by Ruth Lowe | Jan 1, 2017 | Blog
“My best entrepreneurial advice is to start” (Dave Morin, entrepreneur, angel investor, CEO and co-founder of social network Path) In our last article in the series “Choosing the right legal entity for your business” we looked at the partnership option. Let’s...
by Ruth Lowe | Dec 1, 2016 | Blog
A recent Pretoria High Court judgment has come to the rescue of property buyers being pressured by the local municipality to pay the previous owner’s debts. When you buy a property, the municipality won’t issue the seller with a “clearance certificate” –...
