by VDT Attorneys | Feb 4, 2014 | Construction
Where the relationship between a client and a contractor has been compromised due to a breach of contract by one of the parties, it is usually the natural instinct of the non-defaulting party to cancel the contract. It is not however always that easy and the party...
by VDT Attorneys | May 20, 2013 | Construction, Environment, Property
These new building regulations reflect the growing commitment of the building industry to address more energy efficient and sustainable design mechanisms as part and parcel of design philosophy. More buildings are also being certified as green buildings and it is...
by VDT Attorneys | May 20, 2013 | Construction
The concept of vicarious liability in the construction process was addressed in the case of Langley Fox v De Valence where one Mrs De Valence instituted legal action against Langley Fox, the main contractor on a construction site, for damages arising from an injury...
by VDT Attorneys | May 20, 2013 | Construction, Insurance
However, obtaining homeowner’s insurance does not mean you are covered for every eventuality. Is this protection absolute, or does it have exclusions and terms and conditions which may affect the extent of your protection? Knowing the terms of your insurance and...
by VDT Attorneys | Nov 22, 2012 | Construction, Contract
Die Kontrakteur het die ooreenkoms met die munisipaliteit gesluit en is deurentyd verantwoordelik vir die nakoming van alle verpligtinge soos vervat in die hoof-kontrak. Om die reëlings rondom die loodgieterswerk kontraktueel vas te maak, sluit die Kontrakteur en...
