August 2016

Bate Chubb & Dickson Incorporated Newsletter     |    August 2016 Meter Wars: A Consumer Strikes Back You challenge the accuracy of a services account from your local municipality, thus:  “Your meter must be wrong, no way was my consumption that high”.  The reply:...

July 2016

Newsletter     |    July 2016 Neighbours Behaving Badly: Nip Illegal Building In The Bud! Bad neighbours don’t just impinge on your enjoyment of your property; they can also cause serious harm to its value.  So if you notice illegal building activity next door, move...

June 2016

JUNE 2016 PROPERTY AGREEMENTS – AN ALTERATION COULD SINK YOUR SALE! “Agreement makes law” (Old legal maxim) Although in our law most verbal contracts are binding, property sale agreements are an exception.   They must be in writing and signed by the parties to be...

Article: Residential Tenants And Evictions

Article: Residential Tenants And Evictions Tough economic times often see an upsurge in certain types of legal activity. One such activity is the eviction of tenants. This can either be due to non-payment or because of breach of some or the other obligation towards...