Most property practitioners know the legal maxim that one may not take the law into one’s own hands. But how does this work practically? If a A person who occupies a property, but does not own it and pays rent in return. Afrikaans - Huurder

">tenant breaches the provisions of the lease and a subsequent acknowledgment of debt, can the The person who lets out a property to someone else. Afrikaans - Verhuurder

">landlord lock the gate giving access to the premises as the tenant’s The date when the buyer is entitled to physically occupy the new property. Afrikaans - Beroep

">occupation was illegal? The judgment explains how the mandament van spolie, the action supporting the maxim, works in such a scenario.

• The purpose for which your property may be used, for example, residential or business as deemed by your local authority. Afrikaans - Sonering
  ">Zoning and allowed usage of the property.
• Valuation of the property.
• Restrictive or onerous A clause that renders the operation and consequences of the contract as a whole dependent on an uncertain future event. A suspensive condition suspends the operation of the contract for a period of time, subject to the occurrence of a future event, and only if and when the condition has been fulfilled will an enforceable contract exist. In the case where a resolutive condition is stipulated, the contract is immediately binding and will remain binding unless the condition is not fulfilled. Afrikaans - Toestand
  ">conditions on the property.
• A contract whereby the landlord allows the tenant temporary use of a dwelling, in return for payment, known as rent. Afrikaans - Huurkontrak
  ">Lease agreements, duration and current rental income of the lease if applicable.
• A lease will have preference over the sale of the property.
• Current Levies, Special Levies, Taxes, Municipal Rates.
• Costs of acquiring and transferring the property.

Never be pressurized into signing an offer to purchase. Contact Louwrens Koen Attorneys to assist with finalisation of the A legally enforceable agreement, for example a lease or sale. Afrikaans - Kontrak

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