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Many sectional title owners assume their body corporate is a company. It isn't. A body corporate is a unique legal entity created by law, with its own powers, responsibilities and governance framework under the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act.
A property sale can't happen without personal information moving between the practitioner, the conveyancer, the bond originator, and half a dozen other parties. POPIA doesn't stop that, but it does require consent and a defined purpose. This instalment covers what the clause needs to say.
A letter of demand doesn't automatically mean you're going to court, but how you respond can significantly affect the outcome. Here are the biggest mistakes people make after receiving a letter of demand and what you should do instead.
Many trustees assume they can issue fines whenever an owner or resident breaks the rules. In reality, fines are only enforceable if your scheme has properly approved conduct rules that authorise them.
The commission clause is often the shortest clause in an OTP, and the one most likely to cause a dispute. This instalment in our OTP drafting series covers what makes a commission clause enforceable, and how to protect your fee when a deal falls apart.
Many property owners believe they can simply change the locks or disconnect services when an occupier refuses to leave. South African law says otherwise. Here's what you need to know
"Fiduciary" is one of the most commonly used legal terms, yet many people do not fully understand what it means. Whether you are a company director, body corporate trustee, trustee of a trust, or executor of a deceased estate, understanding your fiduciary duties is essential.
When a sectional title owner falls behind on levy payments but continues receiving rental income from their tenant, the body corporate may have an effective legal remedy. A rental attachment order allows the court to direct that rent be paid directly to the body corporate instead of the defaulting owner, helping to recover outstanding levies while protecting the financial stability of the scheme.
A letter of demand is often the first step in resolving a dispute, while a summons starts formal court proceedings. Knowing the difference can help you protect your rights and avoid unnecessary legal costs.
The 72 hour clause allows a seller to keep marketing a property while a purchaser's suspensive conditions are still being met. Used correctly, it protects both parties. Used poorly, it creates disputes that end up on an attorney's desk.
Why is South Africa still without Starlink while 26 other African countries have access? This opinion piece explores the role of regulation, competition, rural connectivity, and whether delays are protecting empowerment goals or entrenched market interests.
If you run an estate agency in South Africa, the way you reach potential buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants changed on 15 April 2026 - and the change is bigger than most principals realise. The Consumer Protection Act has been amended to introduce a national "Do Not Contact" register, and the new regime applies imm
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