Property Advice Articles in South Africa

6 burning questions from Property24 readers answered

Get answers to property questions from legal experts who offer valuable insights to help you understand and navigate these important questions.

Legal Requirements for building plans and municipal clearance certificates explained

A couple were in informed that their property cannot be transferred to the buyer without valid approved building plans in place, and that two municipal issued clearance certificates are required before the transfer of the property can proceed....

How to remove my name from a mortgage bond and navigating house ownership post-divorce

A Property24 reader is looking to remove her name from a mortgage bond signed with her partner but isn't sure how to proceed. Meanwhile, a divorced reader wants to sell her jointly owned house, but her ex-husband is overseas and unreachable for...

Crossing the boundary: How to resolve property boundary disputes

Neighbours are arguing over the boundaries of their properties, with one claiming that the other has encroached onto their land. How can property boundary disputes be resolved under South African law, and what legal recourse is available if...

Steps a landlord in South Africa must follow to evict a tenant for non-payment of rent

A landlord is dealing with a tenant who has not paid rent for several months. The landlord wants to initiate eviction proceedings but is unsure about the proper legal process.

Tenant vs Landlord: Early lease termination dispute

A tenant needs to break their lease early due to a job relocation, but the landlord insists on enforcing the full lease term. The tenant seeks advice on their rights and potential penalties under South African law.

Mastering property law: Time and dedication needed

The most important thing is to find your passion within the legal field and to then follow that passion; it will be the driving force behind your success.

8 top questions Property24 readers have had recently

Get answers to property questions from legal experts who offer valuable insights to help you understand and navigate these important questions.

What to do if your tenants are not paying rent

Tenants living rent-free can lead to huge financial problems for landlords. Here's what landlords can do about non-paying tenants.

Tips for dealing with leaks

Dealing with leaks promptly and effectively can save you time, money, and stress.

Discovered defects in your new property before taking transfer? Conveyancer’s tips for recourse

Property transactions are complex and often involve delicate issues between the parties, such as allegations of undisclosed defects, which warrant expertise and care.

Homeowner seeks legal guidance on neighbour's fence removal claim

A property owner seeks legal guidance after their neighbour claimed that they have the right to pull down their garden fence which was erected by the previous owners of the property.

Can landlords legally limit how many days tenants work from home?

Legal experts provide insights on what tenants and landlords need to understand in the event of a dispute regarding the number of days a tenant can work from home.

7 burning questions Property24 readers had in the first half of 2024

Here we take a look at a few questions our readers had for legal experts in the property field during the first half of 2024, from post-divorce concerns to lease agreements and much more.

Protecting your estate: Understanding incomplete property transactions

A homebuyer seeks to understand what happens to the money paid and the outstanding balance if they die before completing payment for a property. They also inquire about leaving the property to an heir with the condition that the heir pays the...

Post-Divorce issues: Does a different surname affect bond registration?

A Property24 reader, recently divorced and with a changed surname, is concerned if it will delay bond registration due to their property's title deed being in their married surname.

Tenant challenges painting costs: Dispute over property condition

Tenant disputes painting charges after leaving apartment clean.

Fine Print: Navigating misrepresentation in lease agreements

The purpose of the contract is to capture the details and formalise them, so everyone understands their responsibilities and expectations.

Divorced property owner seeks advice on transferring 50% share to children

A Property24 reader, currently owning a property with a remaining bond, seeks advice on transferring her 50% share to her children or a trust, as per the agreement with her ex-spouse.

Divorce and property: Navigating house ownership post-split

A Property24 reader wants to sell her jointly owned house, but her ex-husband, who's abroad and not contributing to the mortgage, is unreachable. She wants to know how she can obtain sole ownership.