Posted on 6/10/2025 10:00 AM By Cor van Deventer
In a landmark judgment handed down by the Gauteng Division of the High Court, the court made it clear that bodies corporate may not withhold a levy clearance certificate as a means of enforcing compliance with scheme rules or municipal laws — where all financial obligations to the body corporate have already been met.
Posted on 5/26/2025 2:42 PM By Cor van Deventer
A Rates Clearance Certificate is an official document issued by the local municipality confirming that all municipal charges linked to a property have been settled. This includes rates, water, electricity, refuse removal, and sewerage services — along with an advance payment covering a few months beyond the application date.