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General Legal Articles

Happy Festive Season and Farewell 2020

This year has been an interesting one for all of us. It has presented challenges that the world was not prepared for. Who knew going into 2020 that we would be thrown into a pandemic and lockdown?

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The rights of property owners during COVID – process of eviction

It’s no secret that the impact of COVID-19 on the residential sector has caused major disruptions in the relationship between the landlord and its tenants. It is therefore important to know your rights when leasing a property.

A breach of contract occurs when one of the parties does not maintain the terms stipulated in the lease agreement.

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The Rights of the Seller and The Voetstoets Clause

Both the seller and purchaser have rights and obligations which are laid out in the purchasing agreement. This agreement must be drawn up by a conveyancer and real estate agent.

The main right which the seller may enforce in a purchasing agreement is the Voetstoots clause.

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What is the Property Transfer Process in South Africa?

With the sophisticated nature of South Africa’s property regime and the various role players involved in a transaction, lack of proper assistance can easily make the process more complex than it needs to be.

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Purchasing a property - First time home buyer guide

Purchasing a house is not only an asset, it’s also one of the most invigorating things one will ever do.

If you are fortunate enough to be able to purchase your own property, you will soon find out that it’s not as simple as buying a chocolate at the shop.

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COVID19 - Cancelling a Commercial Lease

We can only benefit from the law if we understand what our rights and obligations are.

COVID19 has had a major impact on commercial leases. Both tenants and landlords are living in uncertain times and our law needs to protect and ensure that relief exists for both parties.

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Drafting / Updating your Last Will and Testament

The COVID-19 pandemic has given many people the time to reflect and realise the importance of having an official and up to date Last Will and Testament in place.

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Brief Insights into the Issues COVID-19 Presents

On the 15th March, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the Corona Virus Pandemic a National State of Disaster in South Africa.

It is no secret that the virus has brought about tremendous challenges in all sectors, including the legal field. 

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The Real Cannabis Laws in South Africa

Cannabis often referred to as Dope or Weed, is a psychoactive drug that until recently has been classified as an illegal substance.

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Your legal guide to getting married in South Africa

Although most marriages begin as a romantic arrangement, a marriage, in actuality, is a legally binding contract between two individuals. This means that, like all other contracts, certain requirements must be met to render the marriage valid. These requirements are all dependant on the form of marriage you choose.

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