Tips for 1st time home buyers

You are not behind on your bills… have some cash saved… have a steady job…and are ready to start investing in your future… Property is generally a good investment, but watch out for the pitfalls before you buy. It is very important for buyers...

Getting Married?

A VERY IMPORTANT DECISION… It is not surprising that engaged couples sometimes feel a little besieged. There are hundreds of decisions that they need to make and in the whirlwind it is easy to forget one of the most important choices, namely, which matrimonial...

Does your blog have a disclaimer?

For anyone publishing opinions on the internet –  this page is a NECESSITY. Enter the DISCLAIMER… A disclaimer is a statement (normally found on emails or websites or airline tickets etc etc) that basically holds you harmless from prosecution. It is a statement...

Who is liable if you fall off your friend’s balcony?

AN INTERESTING CASE ON LIABILITY Piet was throwing a party at his home in Green Point, Cape Town and amongst the guests were Russ and Joe. A car’s alarm went off and they went out onto the balcony to see what was going on. As fate would have it, the balcony...

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...