Unravelling the Intricacies of Town Planning Applications in Cape Town
Embarking on a journey to develop land in Cape Town entails delving into a complex planning process governed by the City of Cape Town Municipal Planning By-Law, 2015, as amended. This process is not merely bureaucratic; it’s the backbone of urban development, intricately weaving together legal frameworks, community aspirations, and environmental sustainability. Here, we delve […]
Failure to Comply with a Demolition Order: A Follow-up on the BSB Judgment
In BSB International Link CC v Readam South Africa (Pty) Ltd and City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality [2016] 2 All SA 633 (SCA), the Supreme Court of Appeal laid down important principles regarding the powers of the Court to order the demolition, or partial demolition, of illegally constructed buildings. BSB International Link CC (“BSB”) had […]
Caveat subscriptor: understanding the consequences of giving Performance security
Caveat subscriptor is a Latin maxim which essentially translates to “let the signer beware”. The maxim applies in South African law and is the name given to the principle that once you sign a contractual document the law accepts, unless proven otherwise (due to, for instance, fraud or duress) that you have read the contents […]
C & A FRIEDLANDER INC. – CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
The department offers a comprehensive service across all phases of the construction industry, including the negotiating and drafting of various construction agreements, taking into consideration the financial aspects of the contracts and contract administration. The teams expertise relates to the JBCC, FIDIC , GCC and MBSA Agreements.In the realm of conflict and dispute resolution the […]
BUILD ILLEGALLY, BUILD AT YOUR PERIL: A RECENT DECISION OF THE SCA
BSB International Link CC v Readam South Africa (Pty) Ltd and City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality is a recent judgment handed down by the Supreme Court of Appeal. The judgment lays down important principles regarding the powers of the Courts to order the demolition, or partial demolition, of illegally constructed buildings. The judgment should serve […]