It is difficult to believe that the hard lockdown, which arguably changed the way business is done, not only in South Africa, but worldwide, hit us all, nearly three (3)
Learn MoreWe all know that lease agreements do not simply fall out of thin air, and that they are usually the product of a period of negotiation between the parties. The
Learn More18 Junie 2021 The recent spate of large companies being placed under business rescue, of which CNA is the latest, has again highlighted the fact that no company can be deemed too large to fail or suffer financial difficulties. This has brought the question of mitigation of risk to the fore. In light thereof, we have decided to write this blog post to highlight the importance of deeds of...
Learn MoreIn April, SAPOA held a series of webinars on lease agreements, with Ben Groot, Director at GVS Law, as the convener. “With the global pandemic impacting many industries in South
Learn MoreIt has been common knowledge in the South African property industry the past number of years that the Competition Commission has been investigating the issues surrounding exclusive longterm leases concluded
Learn MoreOne of the biggest disputes between landlords and tenants usually concerns the return of the deposit, once the tenant has vacated the leased premises. One of the best ways to
Learn MoreThis is probably one of the questions most often asked by landlords who have defaulting tenants in their leased premises. The question of course, when answered by a lawyer, is
Learn MoreA general provision to most lease agreements, both residential and commercial, is that the lessee will be responsible for the maintenance of the interior of the leased premises in a
Learn MoreThe current drought and resulting water restrictions in Cape Town is causing quite the challenge for landlords and tenants alike. Section 9 of the Western Cape Practice Regulations clearly states
Learn MoreThe law affords a landlord the right to attach and sell a tenant’s movable property in order to recover arear rentals. This right is known as the landlord’s lien or
Learn MoreRestructuring of companies in financial distress is on the increase. Chapter 6 of the new Companies Act, No. 71 of 2008 (the Act) introduce business rescue to the South African
Learn MoreThis is a question that many shopping centre owners are asking themselves on a more regular basis in the present economic situation. It is common knowledge that retail sales figures
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