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The LeasePack Residential Lease makes provision for the common law remedy available to landlord’s known as the Landlord’s Tacit Hypothec. The Landlord’s Tacit Hypothec can be defined as a form of real security which secures the tenant’s oblig…

In today’s challenging economic climate, retrenchments have become a common occurrence. However, as an employer, it is crucial to navigate this process carefully to avoid costly legal disputes and unfair dismissal claims. A recent case, Bhyat v…

Although April saw a slight slowdown in inflation, the general indication from analysts has been that there is unlikely to be an interest rate cut this year. High interest rates and static household incomes have continued to keep enormous pressure on…

When it comes to paperwork in the property industry, people can be reluctant to conclude written agreements with many believing that it is easier to have your agreements concluded orally. Besides ease, the thought process is that you are reducing pap…

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 …