Let’s have a look at how our courts can use The Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA) to come to our assistance in a practical sense.
Property
Buying and selling property is a big deal, and things can go wrong in the blink of an eye unless both buyer and seller understand exactly what their sale agreement says, and then either meet all deadlines or extend them as set out in the agreement.
Building your own home in a residential complex of your choice is an attractive proposition on many levels. Just make sure up front that you will actually be ready to build within whatever deadlines the HOA (homeowners’ association) specifies.
“Landlords grow rich in their sleep” (John Stuart Mill)
We discuss, with reference to a recent Supreme Court of Appeal decision, why taking judgment against a debtor doesn’t automatically clear you to sell it in execution. Even if the house is owned by a trust or a company.
Property can provide much more than just a roof over your head – it can also be an excellent investment for you, your family, and your business. But it’s becoming increasingly expensive, and for some first-time buyers the only way to bring it within reach is to pool resources and buy jointly with a friend or partner.
Buying or selling property puts a lot of your money at stake, so it’s no time to take chances.
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?
Whether you are buying a property or selling one, it is vital to plan financially. In particular, work up a cash flow plan before you commit yourself to anything so that you know what you have to pay, and when. You certainly don’t want to be taken by surprise with an unexpected expense.
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.