Browsing: Property Law

A long-running municipal billing dispute left students and small businesses fearing electricity loss. The High Court has ordered the City of Johannesburg and Ordicode to discuss the account while protecting tenants from disconnection.

The Limpopo High Court has upheld the Siyandhani Traditional Community’s land rights, interdicting the Mabunda Traditional Council from allocating plots or collecting levies.

The Housing Consumer Protection Act 25 of 2024 marks a turning point in South Africa’s housing sector, introducing a home warranty fund, strict builder registration, and stronger consumer protections. But with the law not yet in force, families remain exposed to unfinished homes, dishonest contractors, and broken promises.

The Mpumalanga High Court has ruled in favour of a property buyer who paid in full but was denied transfer, restoring fairness and trust in land rights.

The Rental Housing Act protects tenants and landlords, ensuring fairness, safety, and clarity in South Africa’s rental market.

Barred from their childhood home after their father’s death, three siblings fought back and won. The North West High Court has affirmed their right to return, in a ruling that respects both African tradition and constitutional justice.

CSOS has confirmed it cannot force homeowners to accept levy payment plans, and residents cannot be locked out of their homes without a court order. Negotiations must happen directly between homeowners and HOAs.

CSOS has ordered The Oval Body Corporate in Pretoria to reimburse two sectional title owners for water damage repairs after failing to maintain common property, reaffirming statutory maintenance obligations.

South African law protects neighbours from excessive dog barking, but not all barking is a legal nuisance. A recent CSOS ruling explains why one Johannesburg couple’s attempt to remove their neighbour’s dogs was dismissed.

A court interdict has stopped a contested AGM in the MalaMala land restitution dispute, exposing deep divisions over leadership, exclusion, and land justice.