Principles of the Law of Sale and Lease

Product Details:Author(s): Bradfield, G and Lehmann, K Year Published:2013Edition3rd EditionType:Print | Soft CoverLanguage:EnglishAbout this publicationPrinciples of the Law of Sale and Lease sets out concisely the general principles relating to these specific contracts. Written by experts in the field, the third edition will assist practitioners and law students alike to understand and apply the law relating to these specific contracts. The book is organised in two parts, integrating the common-law principles as well as the recently introduced consumer protectionist statutory provisions on sale and lease.Content
Sale
Definition of Contract of Sale
Sources of Law of Sale
Contract of Sale and Transfer of Rights in Property Sold
Requirements for a Valid Sale Contract
Seller’s and Buyer’s Rights and Obligations
Pre-Contractual Obligations
Formalities, Content and Interpretation
Seller’s and Buyer’s Residual and Statutory Obligations
Particular Contracts of Sale
Lease
Introduction
Sources of Law
Definition and Essentials of a Lease
Duties of the Lessor
Duties of the Lessee
Subletting, Cession and Assignment
Transfer of the Lessor’s Title: Huur Gaat Voor Koop
Termination of a Lease
Lessee’s Right to Compensation for Improvements
Residential Lease and the Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999
Table of Cases
Table of Statutes
Index
Interest / Benefit to
Students of law and commerce 
Academics 
Legal practitioners 
Financial managers 
Property brokers and agents 
Lessors/lessees