A reader believes the body corporate of the sectional title complex in which she lives is administering it for its own benefit and wants to know what can be done. … [Read more...]
Holding self-serving trustees on body corporate accountable
I feel the body corporate of the sectional title complex in which I live is administering it for its own benefit and I would like to know what can be done about this. A self-appointed husband and wife team run the body corporate, together with two trustees. It has not increased the levies for two years and there has been no communication in this regard from it during this time. The body … [Read more...]
What if seller disputes agreeing to sell property?
I would like to know my options after a seller disputed that we had reached an agreement to purchase a property I desired. I had been eyeing the property for some time and, with the seller appearing to be in financial difficulty, I made an offer to purchase it. My plan was to acquire the property under a separate entity - either a company or trust - but at the time of dealing with the seller … [Read more...]
Seller disputes agreeing to sell property to third party
A reader who seemingly had reached a deal to purchase a property wants to know what his options are after the seller disputed that they had come to an agreement. … [Read more...]
How do I manage a private sale of my property?
I have listed my property for sale in a private capacity. Can you advise me of the process to follow if anyone expresses an interest in purchasing it? Thank you, Private Seller See what the experts have to say. … [Read more...]
Aspects to consider in private sale of property
A reader who has privately listed her property for sale would like to know the process to be followed should someone express an interest in purchasing it. … [Read more...]
Missing the renewal date of my retail lease
I did not renew my lease within the stipulated time and I would like to know if can be asked to vacate the premises for what I feel is a minor error. I operate a retail shop from the building and due to the financial state of the business I wasn't sure whether renewing the lease would be wise. In addition, as the location isn't particularly desirable, I thought the landlord would not be in a … [Read more...]
Implications of missing renewal date of retail lease
A reader who failed to renew his lease within the stipulated time wants to know whether he can be asked to vacate the premises for what he feels is a minor error. … [Read more...]
Settling ex-husband’s share of co-owned property
A reader wants to know how she can go about retaining the marital property she bought with her now ex-husband, while paying him out his share. … [Read more...]
Co-ownership: How to pay out ex-husband’s share
I would like to know the procedure I must follow to retain the property I bought with my ex-husband, while paying him out his share. We were divorced several years ago but continued to own it jointly while also living in it. There was no division of the property and I have paid the bond instalments, rates, municipal accounts and maintenance expenses. We want to go our separate ways, but … [Read more...]
Can estate’s governing body determine a speed limit?
I live in a gated community and would like to know if the governing body has the authority to lay down the speed limit for roads within the estate. In a recent judgment, which addresses a governing body's authority to prescribe a speed limit within an estate, I want to know on what basis was the body permitted to set the limit. In addition, I would like to query if my estate has the same … [Read more...]
When an estate’s governing body can set a speed limit
A reader who lives in a gated community wants to know if the governing body has the authority to lay down the speed limit for roads within the estate. … [Read more...]
Evicting bondless potential ‘buyers’
A reader who allowed the buyers of her house early occupation wants to know if she can apply for an eviction order after they failed to secure a bond and pay the occupational rental. … [Read more...]
Evicting ‘buyers’ following early occupation
I allowed the buyers of my house early occupation and I would like to know if I can apply for an eviction order after they failed to secure a bond and to pay the occupational rental. Even though I was planning to do some maintenance on the house, they were keen to move in because they said they had to vacate their existing house after the owner returned. I later discovered this was untrue. I … [Read more...]
How do I deal with tenant who left without paying?
I would like to know what can be done about money owed by a tenant who failed to pay his rent for five months while also running up municipal debts. The lease with the tenant was concluded approximately two years ago. He settled his rental haphazardly, paying part of it one month and nothing the next. During this time, he had managed to run up a municipal bill in excess of R150 000. I … [Read more...]
Tenant leaves without paying rent and municipal debts
A reader wants to know what can be done about money owed by a tenant who failed to pay his rent for five months while also running up municipal debts. … [Read more...]
How to transfer an RDP house into a child’s name
An 80-year-old mother wants to transfer her RDP house into her daughter's name and the latter wants to know the process required. … [Read more...]
Procedure to transfer RDP house into child’s name
My mother, who is 80, wants to transfer her RDP house into my name and we would like to know what procedures we need to follow. I am the youngest of four children and my siblings all own their own properties. My mother would like me to own a dwelling as well. Thank you, RDP House Transfer See what the experts have to say. … [Read more...]
