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Jack Crook lists and discusses nine steps to help homebuyers and sellers navigate what seems like a complicated process, confusion causing terminology, and potentially costly mistake of buying a home.
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An enduring myth in our society is that our law recognises the concept of a “common law marriage”, there are some limited statutory protections for life partners, but a cohabitation agreement is necessary, as is a will, to remove any doubt - in death and dispute.
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Should we wish to build: Jack Crook reminds us to check for full compliance with the Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act as it offers significant protection against dishonest contractors and faulty workmanship, plus access to its mediation services if a dispute arises.
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The Festive season is always a busy time for property sales, and this year should be no different but don’t neglect the legal aspects, Jack Crook gives 12 reasons why you should call your attorney first.
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Buyers must establish the marital status of sellers they are buying property from, especially if it later turns out that not only they are married, but married in community of property, and consent has not been given by their spouse - Jack Crook reports.
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Landlords attempting to force defaulting tenants to settle or vacate by using a bit of instant “self-help” such as cutting electricity or water supplies, or by changing locks and by disabling access codes, risk an immediate and costly “spoliation order”. Jack Crook reports.
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Jack Crook suggests a practical four step action plan for businesses to start with in order to implement POPIA by 30 June 2021 - it is a complex process which few will be able to avoid.