Bad neighbours can make life in a complex unbearable. The good news is that our law provides several quick and effective ways to protect yourself and your family from the tyrant next door.

We discuss three options that may be open to victims in the context of a recent High Court fight between two neighbours in a complex that included allegations of verbal and physical abuse, threats, and harassment. 

Scheibert & Associates September 2024 Newsletter

Your will could be the most important document you ever sign. A recent court fight over a poorly-drafted joint will is a stark reminder to make sure that every word in it is correct.

Scheibert & Associates April 2024 Newsletter

Imagine what a disaster it would be if, after you have bought your new dream house and moved the family in, you are told you must vacate immediately because no “occupancy certificate” was ever issued…

Scheibert & Associates March 2024 Newsletter

Making a counter-offer to an offer to purchase can be an excellent negotiating tactic in trying to reach consensus so you can finalise a binding sale agreement.

But beware of the concept of “conditional acceptance”…

Scheibert & Associates November 2021 Newsletter

“Community scheme” living has many advantages, but disputes come with the territory and that’s where the conciliation and alternative dispute resolution services offered by the CSOS (Community Schemes Ombud Service) come into the picture.

Scheibert & Associates August 2021 Newsletter

Employee Looting and Strike Violence: When Is Dismissal Fair?

Scheibert & Associates July 2021 Newsletter

Buying the house of your dreams presents you with much excitement but also with a number of choices.

Scheibert & Associates April 2021 Newsletter

Our divorce rate has reportedly surged with all the stresses and strains of the lockdown, and from both a financial and an emotional perspective any married couple contemplating a split (and equally anyone yet to marry), should understand how our law addresses the question of who gets the family house in the event of divorce.

Scheibert & Associates March 2021 newsletter

Buying and selling property can seem to the layperson like a complex process, fraught with arcane legal terminology and risk.

Scheibert & Associates February 2021 newsletter

Scheibert & Associates January 2021 newsletter

Scheibert & Associates December 2020 newsletter

Scheibert & Associates November 2020 newsletter

Scheibert & Associates October 2020 newsletter

Amagqwetha kwilizwe lo Mzantsi Afrika liphela azakwenza idrafti yomyolelo wasimahla ngexesha leVeki yeSizwe yokwenza iLifa mahala, ukusukela ngomhla wama-26 ukuya kowama-30 ku October 2020.

Mr. Oppelt, represented by Scheibert & Associates Inc., instituted a claim for damages in the Western Cape High Court against the Provincial Health Department as well as the South African Rugby Union (SARU), Boland Rugby Club and the Mamre Rugby Club.