Articles related to "Municipalities"
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Municipal debt: will the lights stay on?
The issue of “old municipal debt” has actually not been completely resolved yet, and is probably headed for the Constitutional Court.
Agent Advice
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Cathy Nolan
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18 Nov 2014
Court clarifies municipal debts
A recent judgment will stop municipalities from demanding that the current homeowner settle any historical debt on a property.
It’s hard to believe that a homeowner could be sued and, in certain circumstances, lose his home ...
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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16 Oct 2014
Jozi’s freeloaders
The news that the City of Johannesburg has uncovered massive fraud in its billing department will surely be welcomed by those who have been overcharged for utilities and rates.
While we are quick to point fingers at ...
News
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Lea Jacobs
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24 Jul 2014
Rate this (shocking) service
Despite numerous assurances that the City of Johannesburg’s billing crisis is over, it appears the situation is far from ideal and that there are still many people who are trying to get their municipal rate issues resolved.
In ...
News
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Lea Jacobs
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22 May 2014
Rental Housing Bill: equal for all?
Towards the end of February, Human Settlements Minister Connie September introduced the Rental Housing Amendment Bill for debate in the National Assembly.
Property Advice
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Jacqueline Gray
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07 Apr 2014
Rain and property risk
Rising to the challenges of shifting weather patterns has become a far-too-regular challenge for residents in high rainfall areas.
Property Advice
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Anna-Marie Smith
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19 Mar 2014
Balancing the Rights of Landlords and Tenants
Has South Africa gone overboard in its determination to defend the rights of tenants or are we simply coming to terms with what needed to be corrected?
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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14 Feb 2013
Are the Property Plans Correct?
Although it may not be a legal requirement for sellers to provide a copy of the house plans, it is highly recommended that buyers insert a clause into the sales contract stating that as far as the...
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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17 Jan 2013
Warm up winter by getting into better financial shape for summer
Winter is the time when most local authorities raise their rates as well as their tariffs for water and electricity supplies.
Property Advice
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Press
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15 Aug 2012
