Tag: voetstoots
An in-depth look at the voetstoots clause and property condition reports
Property is the largest investment most people will ever make and there are reams of legal and financial documents peppered with terminology throughout the lengthy process which all need to be understood and navigated, not least the condition report and how it pertains to the voetstoots clause.
Fraudulent misrepresentation defeats voetstoots clause in sale
Where a seller had fraudulently failed to disclose a defective roof and sewerage system covered by buildings constructed without required statutory approval he was successfully sued in delict for fraudulent misrepresentation and fraudulent nondisclosure.
