What you need to know before signing a contract : 1. Have you read the contract and understood all the clauses? If not, do not be in a rush and take the time to question anything you don't understand and think through the consequences of a failure to comply with each clause, either on your […]
Signing a contract is governed by the general principle - 'caveat subscriptor' - let the signer beware! This means that you are bound to honour what you sign. However the government, in support of consumer rights, now allows you to cancel a fixed term contract early, provided you pay a cancellation penalty. There are […]
Can you cancel a lease, gym contract or cellphone contract early? A fixed term agreement governed by the Consumer Protection Act, such as a lease, gym contract or purchase of goods or services, can be cancelled early for any reason. Sections 14 (2) (b) and (3) of the Act provides that where there is a […]
What you need to know before signing a contract : 1. Have you read the contract and understood all the clauses? If not, do not be in a rush and take the time to question anything you don't understand and think through the consequences of a failure to comply with each clause, either on your […]
Signing a contract is governed by the general principle - 'caveat subscriptor' - let the signer beware! This means that you are bound to honour what you sign. However the government, in support of consumer rights, now allows you to cancel a fixed term contract early, provided you pay a cancellation penalty. There are […]
Can you cancel a lease, gym contract or cellphone contract early? A fixed term agreement governed by the Consumer Protection Act, such as a lease, gym contract or purchase of goods or services, can be cancelled early for any reason. Sections 14 (2) (b) and (3) of the Act provides that where there is a […]
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Landlords in South Africa face a common problem regarding their rental properties. The tenant who does not pay inevitably will be evicted, but did you know, that you have a further remedy to claim your rental arrears.
