When dealing with eviction rulings and regulations, first need to understand which rules govern your agreement with either the landlord or the tenant in your case. Two of the most common types of evictions are residential and commercial evictions and while it may sound fairly straightforward it is important to understand the difference between commercial […]
The Rise of Illegal Evictions in the Western Cape
Recently, we’ve seen a lot of talk in the news about illegal eviction. IOL reported that illegal farm evictions are on the rise in the Western Cape. This is in accordance with the provincial Human Rights Commission and Women on Farms, which is a non-governmental organisation. What counts as an illegal eviction? There are certain steps that need […]
5 Things Successful Commercial Landlords Have In Common
Going through a list of our files the other day, I realised that our firm dealt with 99 eviction matters in the last year. Some instructions related to residential evictions, some related to farms. The majority of our instructions relate to commercial property. I’ve seen commercial property management strategies that work, and I’ve seen strategies flop. One […]