Landlords: You cannot cut a defaulting tenant’s water and electricity
“A fundamental principle in issue here is that nobody may take the law into their own hands. In order to preserve order and peace in society the court will summarily grant an order for restoration of the status quo where such deprivation has occurred, and it will do so without going into the merits of […]
PROPERTY: WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS TO VIEWS AND PRIVACY?
“Diligence is the mother of good fortune” (Miguel de Cervantes) Another warning to do your homework before you buy or develop property comes from a recent High Court decision to set aside a municipality’s approval of building plans. From sea-view balconies to walled-in courtyards A 17-storey inner city building incorporated residential apartments on its higher […]