Section 5(1)(a) of the Consumer Protection Act No. 68 of 2008 (the “CPA”) states that the CPA applies to every transaction occurring within the Republic of South Africa. The word “transaction” is in turn defined as an agreement between parties for the supply of goods and/or services for consideration. The question which follows is whether […]
What To Do When Your Landlord Locks You Out: Mandament van Spolie
The relationship between any landlord and tenant should reasonably aim to keep an open channel of effective communication between the parties and to be proactive in both exercising their respective rights and attending to their obligations as set out in the lease. This is not always the case, and sometimes when tempers boil over, impulsive […]
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 landlords have been wondering: “what does this mean for me?”. New obligations under the […]