Browsing: Property Law

When water leaks from common property cause damage inside a unit, the body corporate may be liable for repairs. A recent CSOS ruling highlights the responsibilities of trustees and managing agents in community schemes.

The SCA has ruled in favor of Kidrogen, confirming eviction and enforcing R250 800 in arrears.

Pretoria High Court blocked the estate’s attempt to seize a resident’s assets, citing procedural flaws and no proof of insolvency.

What began as a routine electricity inspection at Durban’s Grosvenor Hotel turned into a frightening ordeal. Staff and guests watched in shock as inspectors and landlords stormed the building, breaking doors and tearing out cables. Now, the High Court has ruled that their conduct was unlawful, confirming the hotel owner’s right to safety, dignity, and protection from intimidation.

The Land Court has ruled that mediation is now a necessary first step before any eviction can happen, protecting farm dwellers and ensuring fair process.

A High Court has stopped construction in Whale Rock Heights after trustees approved non-compliant building plans without consulting members, spotlighting the need for transparent estate governance.

Xolani Mkhokheli’s stand against eviction restored his right to remain and set a new standard for land justice in South Africa.

Landowners allege construction damage on the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains heritage site. Despite proven harm, court paused permanent stop order as work halted pending talks. Appeal allowed for key ownership and rights questions.

A Western Cape court has ended a Primavera owner’s exclusive rights to shared spaces, setting a precedent for all sectional title schemes.

A Johannesburg homeowner lost their unencumbered property to final sequestration after failing to pay R676,512 in levies.