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Quantum of interest claimed

Quantum of interest claimed – in duplum rule: The defendant in Body Corporate of Nautica v Mispha CC [2022] 1 All SA 399 (WCC) was the owner of two units in a sectional title scheme, with the plaintiff as the scheme’s body corporate. The defendant’s units were a residential…

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by Merilyn Kader

The long and the short of evicting a tenant from a residential property

South Africa’s unemployment has reached an all-time high and the number of South Africans defaulting on their rent confirms that many are struggling financially. In a report released by Statistics South Africa, the number of people being taken to court for outstanding…

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by Nicolene Schoeman-Louw

Business litigation: Unpacking the dreaded term… debt collection

It is not uncommon for businesses to sell goods or services to consumers on credit. However, once a consumer accepts a credit agreement, he/she becomes...

by SchoemanLaw Inc

Debt collection for beginners

Taking legal action: initiating process Recovering outstanding amounts can be done effectively through various debt collection mechanisms. Drafting and dispatching a letter of demand has become a...

by Schindlers Attorneys

debt collection

Mediation between landlords and tenants – A critical tool now?

Introduction Some definitions of mediation include “an intervention in a dispute in order to resolve it” or “intervention in a process or relationship. ” The critical...

by Nicolene Schoeman-Louw

Are credit providers over-charging on the credit they provide?

An application was brought forward in the Western Cape High Court (“Application”), where the Stellenbosch University Law Clinic (“SULC”), Summit Financial Partners (“SFP”) and 10...

by VDMA Attorneys

Penalty fees/charges and sectional title bodies corporate

In this article we look at the legality of different kinds of penalties and legal fees imposed by sectional title bodies corporate against defaulting owners...

by Chantelle Gladwin and Musa Mathebula