Johannesburg Social Housing Company Soc Ltd v Deman (2020/7199) [2024] ZAGPJHC 1110 (30 October 2024)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
2020/7199
Judge
Esterhuizen
High Court eviction case under PIE Act: the court found procedural compliance, granted eviction, and allowed occupiers until 31 January 2025 to vacate.
Palace Shareblock Ltd v Lavender Moon Trading 157 CC t/a the Copper Chimney (2088/2008) [2009] ZAKZDHC 41 (2 September 2009)
Court
Kwazulu-Natal High Court, Durban
Case number
2088/2008
Judge
Mokgohloa
The respondent admitted to late payment of rental but argued that confusion caused by the applicant regarding the cession of rights excused the breach. The court found that the respondent was not misled by the applicant and that the lease agreement clearly stipulated the time, amount, and place for payment. The respondent was expected to continue paying rental to Inner Anchorage until advised otherwise in writing. The respondent's failure to pay rental on due dates constituted a material breach of the lease agreement, entitling the applicant to cancel the lease and seek eviction. The court fo…