Letters of Demand & Debt
What a letter of demand is, what happens after one is sent or received, and how debt claims move toward court.
- Can I write my own letter of demand in South Africa?
- Does a letter of demand need to be from a lawyer?
- How much do lawyers charge for a letter of demand?
- How long does a letter of demand take?
- What happens if a letter of demand is ignored?
- What is the next step after a letter of demand?
- How do I respond to a letter of demand in South Africa?
- What happens when your account has been handed over?
- What happens if a debt is taken to court?
- Can a debt from 20 years ago be collected?
Related practice area: Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Litigation & Going to Court
How a civil claim is brought, how long it takes, and how court compares with other ways of resolving a dispute.
- How do I sue someone in South Africa?
- How long does it take to litigate in South Africa?
- What are the risks of litigation?
- What is better, litigation or arbitration?
Related practice area: Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Mediation
How mediation works in South Africa, what it costs, and when it is the right step, and when it is not.
- How much does mediation cost in South Africa?
- Who pays for a mediator?
- Is mediation better than going to court?
- Can I refuse to go to mediation?
- Can I skip mediation and go straight to court?
- What is the mediation process?
- What kind of cases go to mediation?
- What cases are not suitable for mediation?
- What should you not say in mediation?
Related practice area: Mediation
Consumer Protection & MIOSA
Consumer rights under the Consumer Protection Act, faulty goods and vehicles, refunds, and complaints to the Motor Industry Ombudsman.
- What are the rights of a consumer in South Africa?
- What can I do if a company refuses to give me a refund?
- What should I do if a dealership sells me a faulty car in South Africa?
- Does the Consumer Protection Act apply to car sales?
- How do I lodge a complaint with MIOSA?
- Is MIOSA free?
- How long does MIOSA take?
- Where can I complain about a car dealership in South Africa?
Related practice area: Consumer Protection & MIOSA
Conveyancing & Property Transfers
What a conveyancer does, what a transfer costs, and how long it takes to register a property in South Africa.
Business & Commercial Law
What a commercial lawyer does, the main laws that apply to businesses, and how a business can be structured in South Africa.
- What does a commercial lawyer do in South Africa?
- What are the main business laws in South Africa?
- What are the different types of business entities in South Africa?
Related practice area: Commercial & Contract Law
Attorneys & Legal Help
What an attorney does, how attorneys differ from advocates, and when it is worth getting legal help.
These answers are general information about South African law, not advice on your specific matter. If you are facing a deadline, a summons, or a decision with real consequences, speak to an attorney.