Tag South African Law

Solar Power vs. Property Rights: Lessons on “Spoliation” from the High Court

Spoliation. Gate and solar image for illustration only.

In property law, the old saying “possession is nine-tenths of the law” is more than just a cliché—it is a principle protected by a powerful legal remedy known as the mandament van spolie. A recent judgment from the Northern Cape…

Levies are the lifeblood of shared living schemes

Illustration for CSOS adjudication order

Living in a sectional title scheme comes with the benefit of shared costs for security, maintenance, and insurance. However, these benefits rely entirely on the financial contributions of every owner. What happens when an owner stops paying? A 2024 adjudication…