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Property Dispute Checklist
Property Dispute Checklist for preparing documents, facts, dates, and questions connected to property law.
Time to prepare2-5 hours
Before you start
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You have a property, lease, transfer, sectional-title, boundary, occupation, defect, or municipal dispute.
You need documents ready before a property lawyer, conveyancer, CSOS, tribunal, or court route.
Not For
- Urgent eviction, unlawful lockout, domestic violence, or safety issues without immediate advice.
Documents
- Title deed
- Offer to purchase
- Lease
- Sectional-title rules
- Levy statements
- Municipal accounts
- Payment proof
- Photos
- Inspection reports
- Repair quotes
- Notices
Timeline
- Before advice: identify the property and parties.
- Before escalation: collect property documents and evidence.
- During dispute: track references and responses.
- After resolution: store settlement, order, or transfer proof.
Tips
- Keep photos dated.
- Use written notices where possible.
- Check whether CSOS or Rental Housing Tribunal applies before court.
- Do not withhold payments or change locks without advice.
Warning Signs
- Occupation or eviction risk is urgent.
- Transfer registration or bond cancellation is blocked.
- Sectional-title governance is disputed.
- Municipal or levy debt is escalating.
Official sources
- Community Schemes Ombud ServiceCommunity scheme and sectional-title dispute route context.
- Department of Human Settlements Rental Housing TribunalRental dispute route context.
- Deeds OfficeProperty ownership and deeds context.
This checklist is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice.
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