South African Commercial evictions are regulated by the common law and are conducted either through the High Court or the Magistrates Court. Therefore, tenants of commercial property do not enjoy the protection of PIE or ESTA.The actual use of the … Read More
Residential Evictions
South African Residential Evictions are governed by the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act 19 of 1998. PIE was enacted to regulate both the lawful eviction of unlawful occupiers and to recognise land owners’ … Read More
Farm Evictions
Le Roux Attorneys and our team of Cape Town based eviction Lawyers are committed to farmers and their families throughout the province & the whole of South Africa. Like the majority of legal practice, evictions can get complicated, however, our … Read More
Costs That Can Eat Into Your Rental Income
Purchasing a property with the goal of renting it out for an additional source of income has been a popular investment option and one that many people use on their way to building a future and gaining or retaining financial stability and … [Read More...]
Water Amendment Bylaw: Tightening the Taps on Water Usage
NEW OBLIGATIONS FOR PROPERTY OWNERS AIMED AT TIGHTENING THE TAPS ON WATER USAGE The Water Amendment Bylaw of 2018 (hereafter “the Water Bylaw”) was promulgated on 20 July 2018. In the 7 months that have since passed, many property owners and … [Read More...]
How To Decide If You Should Rent Or Sell Your Property?
Owning a property is one of the most rewarding investment options you can become a part of, having something tangible that can appreciate in value and earn you a steady income is an attractive proposition to investors of all ages. Ensuring a … Read More