by VDT Attorneys | Sep 2, 2024 | Dispute resolution, Home Owners Association, Property Development
When purchasing property in an estate one may be required to form part of the Homeowner’s Association (HOA) whose key obligation is to apply and enforce regulations and procedures agreed upon in the HOA’s constitution (Memorandum of Incorporation). The HOA may...
by VDT Attorneys | May 29, 2024 | Body corporate, Common property, Property Development, Sectional Title, Unit extension
Common property represents the shared ownership vested collectively among all sectional title owners in a scheme. This shared ownership in the common property highlights a communal responsibility and mutual interest in the maintenance and preservation of specific...
by VDT Attorneys | Mar 26, 2024 | Electronic signature, Property Development, Property Transfer, Sale, Signed agreement
The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 (hereinafter the “ECTA”) defines an electronic signature as “…data attached to, incorporated in, or logically associated with other data and which is intended by the user to serve as a signature.” Section...
by VDT Attorneys | Feb 22, 2024 | Land Court, Land disputes, Property Development, Property Development Projects, Property Transfer
The Land Court Act No. 6 of 2023 (“Act”) was assented to by President Cyril Ramaphosa in September 2023 and places a strong emphasis on addressing historical land injustices, particularly in the context of land restitution. The main objective is to provide more...
