Avoid illegal building alterations

When you are buying a property, make sure that the buildings and structures (including swimming pools) have valid (properly approved) building plans. Most contracts for the sale of land have a voetstoots clause in…this means you buy the property as is. You will...

Is everything I say to my attorney privileged?

Legal Professional Privilege When you enter your attorney’s office (mine included!), you as the client can rest assured that the information you share is confidential and cannot be used against you. Legal professional privilege is a right which allows you to...

The law on a slippery floor

GENERAL Personal injuries that take place on someone else’s property due to a slippery floor, flawed surface or other dangerous conditions are also referred to as “slip and trip” injuries. They are not always someone else’s legal responsibility. Owners of...