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Noisy neighbours – Your rights, and buyers beware!
“In common law, everyone is in general permitted to use their property for any purpose they choose, provided that the use of the property should not
Eviction refused – Landowners, unlawful occupiers and the “Just and Equitable” test
“PIE recognises that in appropriate circumstances the right to full exercise of ownership must give way, in the interest of justice and equity, to the right
Estate planning and Wills: A checklist to protect your family
“Don’t fear death, plan for it” (Anon) Amazingly, here we are in the middle of a deadly pandemic yet still some 70% – 80% of working
Coffee with us – September 2021
Hello Everyone, Our last newsletter was in July, sorry for the wait – hope you missed us. Covid is still with us but fortunately the Deeds
COFFEE WITH US – Explaining how delaying legal processes can lead to loss of legal rights
Delaying legal processes can lead to loss of legal rights This month we are telling a story, not of “justice delayed being justice denied”, but of
Bodies corporate: Before you sequestrate to recover arrears…
“Bankruptcy – a fate worse than debt” (Anon) One of a Body Corporate’s fundamental duties is to collect monthly levies from the scheme’s members, and to
“The clean break principle after divorce has found resonance with our courts for many years. The aim of this principle is to ensure that the parties
“There is never a wrong time to buy the right home” (Anon) You find the house of your dreams, agree on the price and get ready
When bond clauses sink sales…
“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success” (Alexander Graham Bell) You sell your house, give the signed sale agreement to your attorney, and wait
Nuisance: the requirements, remedies and defences
Urbanisation, and the consequent magnitude of residential estates that are becoming increasingly dense and populated, requires individuals to abide by the municipal by-laws and regulations and