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Nuisance Law: Managing Overhanging Trees and Neighbour Disputes
Nuisance Law addresses the conflicts that arise when one property owner’s use of their land negatively impacts a neighbour’s enjoyment of their own property. This
Nuisance
Loud or vexatious behaviour, noise, breach of the peace What do you do if your neighbour is unreasonable and refuses to tone down his stereo
Court sentences nuisance neighbours to 30 days
You can do something about unpleasant neighbours. In 2008 an elderly couple got an interdict against their unruly neighbours and their children. When they ignored
Remedies for Noise Nuisance
I am often asked what a person can do about excessive noise coming from a neighbor’s property. The term “nuisance” is derived from the Latin
Dealing with hate speech or harassment
Equality Courts hold inquiries into alleged unfair discrimination, hate speech or harassment Equality Courts were established in terms of the Promotion of Equality and Prevention
Neighbours, trees and nuisance
Do your neighbour’s trees block out the sunshine on your property? According to the by-Laws relating to trees, the power of the Municipality to deal
Boundary walls: The neighbourly thing to do
In the absence of proof that a boundary wall or fence is entirely on one of two adjoining properties, it is presumed to be half
Dealing with Noisy Neighbours
Are your neighbours driving you insane Source: A Paddocks Sectional Title Lifestyle Blog Living in a sectional title property often involves sharing walls with your neighbours and having people living
Marriage in Community of Property
With due acknowledgement to the Law Society of South Africa How does it work? Both spouses share equally in the assets and liabilities. Spouses have equal
Marriage out of community without the accrual system
With due acknowledgement to the Law Society of South Africa You can have your attorney draft an antenuptial contract tailored to your own individual needs. Such