Legal News – MVH Attorneys

Bodies Corporate and HOAs: Apply Your Rules With Common Sense, or Else

Apr 28 MVH Attorneys

“Good rules make good neighbours.” (Old proverb, updated) The many benefits of living in a residential complex come, naturally enough, with obligations as well as rights. With its innate potential for conflict between competing rights, community living requires a fine […]

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Bad Manager or Workplace Bully? Where the Law Draws the Line

Apr 28 MVH Attorneys

“To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.” (Elbert Hubbard) An unpleasant boss. A strained working relationship. A manager whose style leaves much to be desired. Sound familiar? For many employees, the line between a miserable workplace and an […]

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She Fell Out of a Safari Vehicle: When Disclaimers Fail

Apr 28 MVH Attorneys

“The big print giveth and the fine print taketh away.” (Tom Waits) You have almost certainly signed a disclaimer at some point. A waiver before a trail run, an indemnity form before a bungee jump, a clause buried in a […]

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Reckless Lending: You Could Lose Everything

Apr 28 MVH Attorneys

“One of the greatest disservices you can do a man is to lend him money that he can’t pay back.” (Jesse H. Jones, entrepreneur) A recent High Court decision provides yet another cautionary tale for lenders. The stakes are high: […]

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Buying a House: What Costs Will You Pay, and When?

Mar 26 LawDotNews

It’s a really exciting time, buying a house, particularly if it’s your first! Don’t forget, however, that you will have to pay a variety of costs over and above the purchase price. What are those costs and when must you pay them? Do they impact your ability to afford the house you have your eye on? We’ll address those questions with a checklist of costs you should budget for. It’s a good idea to work these into a cash flow forecast so you aren’t ambushed by any unpleasant financial surprises during the transfer process.

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Director Delinquency Declarations: Managing Your Risk

Mar 26 LawDotNews

The rewards of company directorship come with a caution: the duties and responsibilities imposed on you by the Companies Act need constant management. Drop the ball on that and you could face some seriously negative consequences. We’ll discuss one of those risks – the career-threatening risk of being declared a “delinquent” director – in the context of two recent court judgments which involved large amounts of money, seriously disaffected stakeholders, and 7-year bans from holding any position at director or senior management level. We’ll end by sharing some thoughts on how you can manage those risks.

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Considering Using Sequestration to Recover Levies? Think Again

Mar 26 MVH Attorneys

Unpaid levies can leave body corporates out of pocket and out of patience. When conventional debt recovery feels too slow, sequestration may seem like the obvious next step. But a recent High Court judgment is a reminder that sequestration is not a debt-collection shortcut. The court refused an application by a body corporate that had failed to meet the strict statutory requirements. Before reaching for the nuclear option, body corporates should understand what the law actually requires.

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Beyond Your Will: Leaving a Legacy

Mar 26 MVH Attorneys

Your will must always lie at the heart of your estate planning. But don’t concentrate solely on the financial wellbeing of your family after you are gone. The personal legacy you leave them is also important. It focuses on your family’s values, history and heritage, supporting your heirs in living their lives to the fullest while preserving and enjoying the material wealth they inherit from you. But how do you create a personal legacy that will last for generations, and how does this fit into your overall estate planning? We share some practical suggestions on how to get started...

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Budget 2026: How Much Will the Increased CGT Primary Residence Exclusion Save You?

Mar 02 LawDotNews

“We are also proposing additional tax measures to ease the financial burden on households and businesses, by adjusting personal income tax brackets and rebates fully in line with inflation.” (Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana) How much will I save if […]

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Your New Car’s a Lemon: Here’s How to Make Lemonade and Get Your Money Back

Mar 02 LawDotNews

You buy a second-hand vehicle and finance it through a bank. When you realise the vehicle is a complete lemon, you cancel the sale and return the vehicle. But the bank still wants its monthly instalments. We have good news for you. The Supreme Court of Appeal has just held that a bank in that situation was, per the terms of its own agreement, the “supplier” of the vehicle and must refund to the buyer both the deposit and the monthly instalments she had paid it. How did that come about, and what must you prove to win your case?

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The Transfer Process – Diagram

Feb 04 MVH Attorneys Property Law & Conveyancing

Ever wondered how the property transfer process works? Have a look at the document below for a quick and easy summary of this process. Feel free to contact us should you have any further questions

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THE IMPORTANCE ON THE ANTENUPTIAL CONTRACT (ANC)

Feb 04 MVH Attorneys ANTENUPTIAL CONTRACT marriage contract NOTARY NOTARY SERVICES PRENUP

Why bother with an ANC? After all, you and your future spouse are going to be together forever right?… or perhaps with all the wedding preparation, the ANC has not even crossed your mind. In South Africa the law provides […]