There is a pervasive myth that in South Africa you can’t be held to a verbal agreement. In fact the opposite is true, and with only a few exceptions contracts do not have to be written down and signed to be fully valid and enforceable.
Law
What happens when a body corporate, in trying to trace a leak while carrying out its duty to properly manage the sectional title scheme, is refused access by a “recalcitrant” owner?
Divorce can be a costly and traumatic process, and if you and your ex-spouse are still co-trustees of your family trusts afterwards, you may well find the situation untenable.
Whether you are about to tie the knot or about to divorce, you should know about an important new ruling from the High Court, declaring a section of the Divorce Act to be constitutionally invalid.
Here’s a warning to property owners to know and comply with your local municipal zoning laws. Contravene them at your peril. We discuss the outcome in that case and end off with some practical suggestions for both property buyers and landlords.
We address seven important questions in this regard with reference to a recent Labour Court decision in which an employee, having resigned on the grounds of ill health, attempted to withdraw his resignation after undergoing a “miraculous” recovery.
The terms of the contract are the decisive criterion by which any potential expiry of a deadline has to be determined
The criterion that harassment involves unwanted conduct distinguishes acts of harassment from acceptable conduct in the workplace.
The said penalty … was imposed due to the fact that the property was being used in contradiction to its zoning.
Your will lies at the heart of ensuring that your loved ones will be able to cope financially once you are gone, so it is of course vital that it be both valid and an accurate reflection of your wishes.