Legal & Compliance
These posts explain the laws and regulations that guide property. Learn about contracts, zoning, tenant rights, and compliance to make informed decisions when buying, selling, or renting.

IO, DIO registration set for February 2022
The Information Regulator has confirmed that there will be no deadline for registration of Information…
24 June 2021

Digital signatures accepted for sale of land, but be aware
Never in South Africa’s history, has there been such a concerted effort in the property…
24 June 2021

Dangerous twist in debate on amendment of section 25
In an unexpected turn in the ongoing struggle to find a solution to land reform…
3 June 2021

POPIA – Real estate agent data protection toolkit
The Protection of Personal Information Act of 2013 (“POPIA”) has a significant impact on those…
3 June 2021

Legal Requirements of an AGM: What scheme executives must know
While an AGM could seem like an unnecessary formality, it is one of the most…
27 May 2021

POPIA and community housing schemes
With less than 50 days to go to meet the compliance requirements of the Protection…
13 May 2021

Spotters and the Property Practitioners Act
It is not illegal to pay a spotter a fee for their services as long…
13 May 2021

Survey: most businesses not ready for POPIA?
In a recent TPN Credit Bureau survey of 200 companies, most were not yet compliant…
6 May 2021

It’s time! POPIA regulations coming into effect
Businesses have until 01 July to become compliant with the Protection of Personal Information Act…
29 April 2021

POPIA: Who is the information officer?
In terms of Regulation 4 to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), from 1…
29 April 2021



