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Property Law and Sectional Title
Exclusive Use Areas are a common source of sectional title disputes. VDM Attorneys explains how they work, why issues arise, and how to fix them.
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VDM Attorneys explains how to register your sectional title scheme rules with CSOS - a step-by-step guide for trustees and managing agents.
Copy-paste sectional title rules can lead to disputes and invalid governance. VDM Attorneys drafts custom, CSOS-compliant rules that truly work.
VDM Attorneys explains when agents earn commission, what happens if buyers or sellers breach, and why deposits protect your income.
When a seller receives multiple offers, legal clarity is crucial. VDM Attorneys explains how to manage and accept offers lawfully, including backup offers and suspensive clauses.
Learn why the common “subject to building inspection” clause in an Offer to Purchase often fails in South African property law - and how to draft it correctly to protect both buyer and seller.
The Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) helps resolve disputes in sectional titles, HOAs, and estates. Learn how CSOS works, when to use it, and why it’s a cost-effective alternative to court.
Pets in sectional title and estate schemes often cause disputes. Learn when scheme rules banning pets were overturned for being unreasonable, and when residents themselves acted unreasonably.
When buying or selling property in South Africa, your money is safest in the attorney’s trust account. Here’s why you should never pay deposits or transfer funds anywhere else.
Can you transfer a property in South Africa without a compliance certificate? Learn which certificates are required and why, from VDM Attorneys.
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