The Mandament van Spolie and its application to Landlords and Tenants
The Forgotten Requirement of the Mandament van Spolie and its practical application to Landlords and Tenants
Schindlers Property Law Update – 25 April 2018
LEGALITIES OF COJ IMPOSING ILLEGAL USE TARIFF WITHOUT CHANGING CATEGORY TO ILLEGAL USE CATEGORY ON PROPERTY ROLL We have seen this happening quite frequently. Attached is an article written by myself and Maike Gohl (senior associate at Schindlers) dealing with the legalities (or rather, illegality) of this move, as confirmed by the Joburg High Court….
Important legal updates: Schindlers April 2018
PARLIAMENT CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS ON EXPROPRIATION WITHOUT COMPENSATION On Friday 13th April, Parliament called for written submissions by relevant stakeholders on the abovementioned issue. The public notice can be accessed here: https://www.parliament.gov.za/press-releases/constitutional-review-committee-calls-written-submissions. The closing date for written submissions and requests for oral presentation is Thursday, 31 May 2018. Enquiries and written submissions can be addressed to…
SAPS Warn Against Posting of False Information on Social Media
Media statement issued by the South African Police Service SAPS warn against posting of false information on social media Pretoria: 10 April 2018 – The South African Police Service has noted with concern various social media posts perpetuating false information. The current social media post going viral alleges that a woman arrested for public drinking…
COJ’s Latest Interpretation of the Credit Control Bylaws
In recent weeks Schindlers has been in court on countless occasions, arguing that COJ is not entitled to terminate the supply of electricity/water to our client’s buildings where: (i) No pre-termination notice was served; or (ii) There was a valid revenue related dispute pending; and (iii) The client had been paying the undisputed charges (or the average of…
Regulation F6 of National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977
Regulation F6 of National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977 (as amended on 30 May 2008) (2)(a): No person shall during the course of any building, demolition or excavation work use any machine, machinery, engine, apparatus, tool or contrivance which, in the opinion of the local authority may unreasonably disturb or interfere with the…
Schindlers Attorneys: COJ Training Seminar – 2018 General Valuation Roll
SCHINDLERS ATTORNEYS: COJ TRAINING SEMINAR – 2018 GENERAL VALUATION ROLL 22 MARCH 2018 In an aim to empower the public, Schindlers Attorneys is hosting a COJ general Valuation roll training seminar: Thurs 22 March 2018 at SchindlersAttorneys, Notaries & Conveyancers 3rd floor auditorium, 3 Melrose Boulevard, Melrose Arch. Seats are limited, so booking is…
Theft as a ground for dismissal and the consequences that follow
By Charlotte Clarke and Musa Mathebula, Candidate Attorneys and Pierre van der Merwe, Partner Introduction This article examines the appropriateness of the sanction of dismissal of an employee for theft in the workplace, the effect of dismissal of an employee for theft, and the consequences that this may carry for the employee and the employer…
COJ’s 2018 General Valuation Roll
This article was prepared by Chantelle Gladwin-Wood, Partner, Anja van Wijk and Maike Gohl, Associates at Schindlers Attorneys We thank Schindlers for the ongoing contributions for our members information. Should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact : Phindile@Schindlers.co.za Introduction The City of Johannesburg (“COJ”) 2018 General Valuation Roll (“2018 GV”) will be…
When Should a Court Interfere in a Contractual Relationship?
When Should a Court Interfere in a Contractual Relationship? Weighing the Principles of Pacta Sunt Servanda and Public Policy. By Christopher Tucker, Partner and Charlotte Clarke, Candidate Attorney Introduction The principle of pacta sunt servanda translates literally as “agreements must be kept” and forms the basis of the common law of contracts. When two parties…
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