Unlawfully evicted? Here’s a piece of PIE
Unless the sheriff of the court has evicted you, you should remain right where you are. If anyone else carries out an eviction, it constitutes as unlawful according to the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Act. Regarding the eviction process, the PIE Act stipulates this: Certain procedures must be […]
Before leasing, include these in the agreement
If you consider leasing out your property, it is important not to overlook any requirement and expectations you may have of the incoming tenant. A basic lease agreement should at least have the below stipulated in detail: Basic information This includes the details of those who are party to the agreement, the address of the […]
Joint ownership: How do I terminate without the co-operation of the other joint owner?
Summary: This article gives a brief overview of the nature of joint ownership, and specifically focus on the termination of joint ownership and the remedy available to a joint owner who wants to terminate the joint ownership, but cannot achieve it because of a lack of co-operation of the other joint owner. Article: Nature of […]
There is a way to keep the view
When you purchase a house with a view, you probably think that you are going to enjoy this view every day for the rest of your life. Until you receive a flyer with a picturesque multi-story building guaranteed to block your view. This will definitely result in a few disputes that will leave you wishing […]