I live in a sectional title complex and would like to know what can be done about the trustees and managing agent failing to call annual general meetings? Thank you, AGMs in Absentia See what the experts have to say. … [Read more...]
What to do when trustees fail to call AGMs?
A reader who lives in a sectional title complex wants to know what he can do about the trustees and managing agent failing to call annual general meetings. … [Read more...]
Disruptive trustees impact running of sectional title complex
I would like to know what can be done about the conduct of two trustees in our sectional title complex who are embroiled in a personal conflict that is negatively impacting administration. One of the trustees has instituted legal steps against the other for defamation of character and this has caused the meetings to take on a very unpleasant tone. The normal debates have now almost become a … [Read more...]
How to manage trustees who disrupt sectional title meetings
A reader wants to know what can be done about the conduct of two trustees in a sectional title scheme embroiled in a personal conflict that is negatively impacting on its administration. … [Read more...]
Renting from parents with option to purchase
I would like to know what it will entail if I and my husband rent a property from my parents, with an option to purchase when we can afford to do so. The outstanding bond is fairly substantial and my father wishes to retire soon. The bulk of his pension would be consumed in settling the outstanding bond. The property includes a small apartment attached to the main dwelling where my parents … [Read more...]
Implications of renting property with an option to purchase
To help her parents settle their bond, a reader wants to know what it will entail if she and her husband rent the property from them, with an option to purchase when they can afford to do so. … [Read more...]
B&B: What you need to know when starting out
A reader who is planning to set up a bed and breakfast business wants to know what the process is and what conditions she must comply with to make it legitimate. … [Read more...]
Where do I start when setting up a B&B?
I am planning to set up a bed and breakfast business and I would like to know what the starting process is. In addition, can you advise on the conditions I must comply with to make the operation legitimate. Thank you, B & B Trader See what the experts have to say. … [Read more...]
How intestate estate affects siblings’ property rights
A reader wants to know if her brother's rights will be protected in a dwelling where he lives which is to be transferred into a third sibling's name. … [Read more...]
Sibling’s property rights in intestate estate
I would like to know if my brother's rights will be protected in a dwelling where he lives which is to be transferred into my sister's name. The house was owned by my father, who died without leaving a will. My sister and her husband continue to live there, together with my brother. We have reached an agreement as to the division of assets and my sister and her husband residing in the house … [Read more...]
What can landlord deduct from rental deposit?
After renting a property for eight years, a reader has queried whether the deductions made by the landlord on the deposit she paid are legitimate. … [Read more...]
What deductions from my rental deposit are legitimate?
After renting a property for eight years, I would like to know whether the deductions made by the landlord on my deposit are legitimate. Having vacated the dwelling, I requested a copy of the bank statement showing my deposit with accrued interest over the period of rental. The landlord gave me a statement drawn up by his accountant, which included several deductions, including the fees of … [Read more...]
Tenant wants shorter term on renewal of lease
A landlord wants to know how to handle a tenant who wants to renew his lease for a period of less than a year. … [Read more...]
Can my tenant choose a shorter term on renewal of lease?
I would like to know what my options are in the case of a tenant who does not want to sign a lease for a term of another year, but prefers a shorter period. We have also had negotiations over the rental amount. A fixed-rand sum was agreed as an increase, but this is short of the requested eight per cent rise. Thank you, Rental Matters See what the experts have to say. … [Read more...]
House encroaching on municipal land causes headaches
A reader is caught in a situation where a portion of her house encroaches on property owned by the local municipality. … [Read more...]
Whose responsibility is encroaching property?
After buying a plot, I would like to know who is responsible for the problem that part of the dwelling which was constructed encroaches on property owned by the local municipality. The plot was purchased from a developer, who contracted a builder to construct the house. Soon after taking occupation, I received a letter advising me of the situation that a portion of the building encroached … [Read more...]
Will new act affect informal property practitioners?
I have a small property portfolio and would like to know whether my business will be affected by the new Property Practitioners Act. My portfolio has been built up over years and I generate an income from buying, renovating and selling properties and houses. I also manage property portfolios for a few people on an informal basis, but I don't see myself as a "practitioner". Thank … [Read more...]
How new act will impact informal property practitioners
A reader who has a small property portfolio questions whether his business will be affected by the new Property Practitioners Act. … [Read more...]
