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Evicting squatters off private property is costly and time-consuming
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Evicting squatters off private property is costly and time-consuming

People who occupy private property illegally are difficult to evict and this process will often take the landlord many months to do, causing great loss in earnings and time, says Michael Bauer, general manager of property ...

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Get into gear

Sustainability is a busy word these days, popping up everywhere from the supermarket to the shoe shop, and while I’m not one for jumping on bandwagons very readily, sustainability is a concept I do feel we need to take ...

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CPA: the all-important 20-day clause

While the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) has done South African consumers an enormous favour by protecting their rights it has, unfortunately, also led to a great deal of confusion as to what a tenant’s rights actually are. This ...

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Foreign foraging

As far back as I can remember that special combo of a magazine, a girl-friend and a deck chair has always been one of the most agreeable ways of making plans. And shopping is of course no different. While Heaven on Earth may be ...

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Get real about your dream home

When you’re looking for your dream home you can research the market, narrow down your options, speak to industry professionals and thoroughly look over the property, but you can’t be sure to spot every possible defect yourself. ...

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Hiring a managing agent has benefits

While it is not compulsory for trustees in sectional title schemes to appoint a managing agent, and many small schemes do manage to run their scheme effectively without the help of one, it is generally recommended if the scheme ...

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Leases can be adjusted to suit needs

Landlords, particularly DIY landlords, tend to use general lease agreements that they have possibly bought from their stationers, but they don’t realise that they can adjust their lease agreements to fit in with their individual ...

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The law protects your lease

Can a landlord change a lease agreement at will? The short answer is no: a lease is a lease is a lease. According to Carine de Beer from LEGAL2LANDLORDS, a lease agreement is a contract between parties like any other, and ...

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CPA escape ain't so easy!

Under the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) tenants can now give landlords 20 days’ notice if they want to vacate the premises before their leases have expired – but this clause doesn't mean an easy escape. Tenants need to ...