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Domestic Partnerships aren't legal without a Cohabitation Agreement

In the past, a life partnership was only acknowledged as either being married or not.

Today however, a long-term relationship can include marriage or simply cohabiting – each having their own merits, challenges, and dynamics.

Sectional Title Schemes - Maintenance of the Common Property

The Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act 8 of 2011 highlights the responsibility of the body corporate in the maintenance of the common property. It also indicates that each unit owner is responsible for maintaining their section. 

Can fines be imposed by the Body Corporate?

The rules of the scheme will help to determine if fining rules can be imposed by the body corporate of a sectional title scheme. The penalty rule will must be in the management rules or conduct rules in order for it to be enforceable.  

Who gets parental rights and responsibilities for the child?

It is possible for more than one person to have parental rights and responsibilities, even if the person is not a biological relation of the child. 

Statutory exemption against the PDE implemented

Expanded criterion for the grant of the statutory exemption against the Professional Designation Examination implemented.

CPA - client's right to cancel a timeshare contract

Timeshare contracts are structured in such a way that they can’t be terminated. This means the process of getting out of timeshare obligations can thus be very difficult for the average person.

Identity Theft - What can you do to protect yourself?

A problem many people face nowadays is identity theft. This has especially become a problem thanks to individuals oversharing personal information on social media platforms. 

You could have relief from the VAT increase. How?

The VAT increase from 14% to 15% as of 1 April 2018 has led some to question how it will affect fixed property sales that are in progress or under negotiation. 

Questions regarding neighbours, boundaries, property rights

The rights extended to you and your neighbours are determined by the boundaries between your properties. 

Questions relating to sectional title schemes

It is important to be well informed before purchasing into a sectional title scheme.


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