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“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

“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

“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

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

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

“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

“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

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