Fixtures and fittings
Many transfer attorneys have heard the question from a seller: “May I remove the stove or the curtain rails or the shelves or the…?” The most common dispute that arises between a seller and a purchaser is a dispute as to what is regarded as fixtures and fittings. The simple answer is that this would […]
Seller’s protection under voetstoots clause limited
A seller’s protection under the “voetstoots” clause in a deed of sale for immovable property is not as “absolute” as some might think. It is still the seller’s duty to inform prospective purchasers about all latent (hidden) defects in a property. A seller’s failure to do so could cost the seller in the long run, […]