Monthly Archives: August 2024

Why get an attorney to sell your home?

2024-08-22T22:44:50+02:00August 22, 2024|PROPERTY LAW|

Why get an attorney to sell your home? Attorneys play a significant role in property transactions, providing several benefits to both buyers and sellers. Here are some of the key advantages: Legal Expertise: Attorneys have a deep understanding of property law and can ensure that the legal aspects of the transaction are handled correctly. This includes preparing and reviewing the offer to sale agreements, ensuring compliance with local laws, and ...

Municipal services to unlawful tenants

2026-08-24T21:36:52+02:00August 12, 2024|ESTATE PLANNING|

Municipal services to unlawful tenants In the case of Emalahleni Local Municipality v Lehlaka Property Development (Pty) Ltd (2023), the Supreme Court of Appeal upheld the rights of Lehlaka, who was a private property owner, to end its consumer agreement with the municipality and thereby allowed Lehlaka to stop paying the municipality for services to be delivered to unlawful occupants. The court confirmed that Lehlaka had no constitutional obligation to ...

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