Many homeowners face concerns about co-ownership and their status as a borrower on an existing home loan registered with one of SA’s major banks. Understanding the process for changing partners on a joint home loan is essential to protect rights...
Tenants living rent-free can lead to huge financial problems for landlords. Here's what landlords can do about non-paying tenants.
Here is brief explanation of the processes involved in subdividing and sectionalising properties for landowners who are considering their options with an eye to developing their property.
A tenant needs to break their lease early due to a job relocation, but the landlord insists on enforcing the full lease term. The tenant seeks advice on their rights and potential penalties under South African law.
A property owner seeks legal guidance after their neighbour claimed that they have the right to pull down their garden fence which was erected by the previous owners of the property.
As a landlord, renting out your property can be an excellent source of income, but it also comes with a degree of risk. To mitigate this risk, it is crucial to have a proper lease agreement in place to protect yourself and your property.
Resolving disputes promptly and amicably is crucial to maintaining a harmonious living environment. Here are some of the best ways to resolve disputes in homeowner's estates.
Entering into a mortgage bond with a co-applicant, such as a partner, family member or friend, is not an uncommon scenario. However, the question arises as to how a joint bond may be terminated in the event that a person no longer wishes to be...
Get answers to property questions from legal experts who offer valuable insights to help you understand and navigate these important questions.
A couple were in informed that their property cannot be transferred to the buyer without valid approved building plans in place, and that two municipal issued clearance certificates are required before the transfer of the property can proceed....
A Property24 reader is looking to remove her name from a mortgage bond signed with her partner but isn't sure how to proceed. Meanwhile, a divorced reader wants to sell her jointly owned house, but her ex-husband is overseas and unreachable for...
Neighbours are arguing over the boundaries of their properties, with one claiming that the other has encroached onto their land. How can property boundary disputes be resolved under South African law, and what legal recourse is available if...
A landlord is dealing with a tenant who has not paid rent for several months. The landlord wants to initiate eviction proceedings but is unsure about the proper legal process.
The most important thing is to find your passion within the legal field and to then follow that passion; it will be the driving force behind your success.
Get answers to property questions from legal experts who offer valuable insights to help you understand and navigate these important questions.
Dealing with leaks promptly and effectively can save you time, money, and stress.
Property transactions are complex and often involve delicate issues between the parties, such as allegations of undisclosed defects, which warrant expertise and care.
Legal experts provide insights on what tenants and landlords need to understand in the event of a dispute regarding the number of days a tenant can work from home.
Here we take a look at a few questions our readers had for legal experts in the property field during the first half of 2024, from post-divorce concerns to lease agreements and much more.
A homebuyer seeks to understand what happens to the money paid and the outstanding balance if they die before completing payment for a property. They also inquire about leaving the property to an heir with the condition that the heir pays the...
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