This week the Property Poser panel assists the owner of a unit in a sectional title complex who questions the validity of a decision to install water meters by his body corporate. The reader writes that he attended the annual general meeting (AGM), which was apparently held at an inconvenient time for most of the owners. He does not specify whether there was any lack of … [Read more...] about AGM decision does not hold water
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Tenant Thrown to the Dogs
The Property Poser panel has been approached by a reader who relocated from one city to another and moved into a rental property about a month ago. The initial inspection, conducted by the landlord and agent, only took place about a week later, whereupon it emerged that the owner was not happy with animals being allowed inside. According to the reader, the preliminary … [Read more...] about Tenant Thrown to the Dogs
Seller in suspense over instalment sale
eader has approached the Property Poser panel with a number of questions regarding the sale of a fixed property by way of instalments and also the effect that a suspensive condition might have on such a sale. The reader is looking to sell his sectional title flat and has been introduced to a potential purchaser by an agent. The buyer has only qualified for a bond of 85% … [Read more...] about Seller in suspense over instalment sale
Tenant Maintaining Problem Property
This week, the Property Poser panel assists a reader who has maintenance issues with the residential property she has been renting for about a year. When the tenant took occupation of the property no inspection was done in her presence, but she duly completed a checklist and sent it to the estate agent dealing with the rental. The reader noted several issues with the … [Read more...] about Tenant Maintaining Problem Property
Tenant Hides Behind Prevention of Illegal Eviction Act
An anxious reader tells the Property Poser experts that she concluded a rental agreement with a tenant, which specifically stated that one month's notice would be given to vacate the premises should the property be sold. The lease agreement was on a month-to-month basis. Earlier this year it appears that the property was, in fact, sold and around this time the tenant gave … [Read more...] about Tenant Hides Behind Prevention of Illegal Eviction Act
