Recently in the press and on the television there has been much discussion about the voetstoots clause in property transactions particularly in light of the promulgation of the Consumer Protection Act which does not allow a voetstoots clause in an…
When does the PIE Act apply? PIE applies in respect of all land within South Africa (irrespective of the zoning of such land) which is unlawfully occupied for residential purposes (being buildings or structures that are used as dwellings and…
South Africa has one of the best Deeds Registries Systems in the world, which makes it very safe to purchase and sell property in this country. The Estate Agent is involved extensively whilst choosing a property and concluding a Deed…
A contract to buy or sell property would invariably include a voetstoots clause. The recent Court decision of Waller and Another vs Pienaar and Another 2004(6) SA 303(C) has elucidated certain aspects of the voetstoots clause. What is meant by…
The City of Cape Town recently passed a by-law in terms of which it is required that a plumbing certificate issued by an accredited plumber is e-mailed to Council prior to registration of transfer. The form of the certificate is…
On the 15th July 2009 new regulations in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 were published governing "Pressure Equipment Regulations". In terms of the same there is now a duty on the homeowner to hold an…
We set out below a suggested clause in terms of the requirements of Regulation 12 of the Electrical Machinery Regulations which came into operation on the 1st October 2012. “The Seller shall obtain at his cost the required Electric Fence…
INTRODUCTION In South Africa consumer protection legislation has for a long time not been in line with those of other countries. This changed when The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) was signed into law on 24 April 2009. The provisions that…
The Civil Union Act, 2006 came into effect on 30 November 2006, with the aim to provide for the solemnization of civil unions by way of either a marriage or civil partnership, the legal consequences of civil unions and incidentals.…