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One of the most important aspects of a successful property transaction, specifically a commercial transaction, is having a fully signed and initialled lease agreement in place. Although this may seem like a given, many lease agreements are in fact le…

In any instance where an employee is suspended pending a disciplinary action, the employee is entitled to the normal pay rate for the period of the suspension. The prevalence of delay tactics within our court systems is incredibly common and has resu…

Recent months have seen a number of news reports containing allegations of sexual abuse and grooming at some schools. Additionally, there have also been several reports about the bogus qualifications of prominent figures. Both issues highlight the im…

When it comes to signing agreements, people can be surprisingly hesitant to sign a lease the correct way. Before we get into the legalities and effects of unsigned lease agreements, let’s look into the requriements to sign an agreement. What makes …

It is that time of year where schools are inundated with school fee exemption applications. To assist fee-paying public schools and parents alike, TPN has set out an easy, step-by-step guide to school fee exemptions, to ensure that everyone is compli…

It has appeared for a significant time that loadshedding is here to stay, at least for the considerable future. Continued utility supply has created many questions on various loadshedding legalities, including a landlord’s obligation to provide con…

Persistent load shedding has plunged South Africa into a power crisis with the real potential to slow growth of an already sluggish economy. Continuous power interruption impacts municipalities too, making it harder to fill reservoirs and run sewerag…

For years, property practitioners and landlords have pulled their hair out over maintenance queries from tenants about who is responsible for repairs or maintenance. The good news is that this process does not have to be confusing and stressful. Here…