Compliance, Legal Assurance

& Evictions

Clear Guidance. Decisive Action. Protected Property.

At A de Bruyn Attorneys we help property owners, managers, and investors stay compliant, minimise risk, and enforce their rights without confusion or delay.

Whether you’re buying, selling, leasing, or resolving a dispute, our legal team offers practical solutions that are realistic, effective, and aligned with legislation.

Regulatory Compliance & Legal Risk Management

Compliance is a key aspect of any property transaction. Our firm provides expert guidance to ensure that all regulatory requirements are met, including:

  • FICA Compliance: We ensure that all parties meet their obligations in terms of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA), including the verification of identities and source of funds. This is essential for lawful property transactions and for working with financial institutions.
  • Municipal Clearance and Compliance Certificates: Before a property can be transferred, we assist clients in obtaining and verifying all necessary compliance certificates, such as:
  • Rates and municipal clearance certificates
  • Electrical compliance certificates
  • Gas, water, beetle, and plumbing certificates
  • Zoning and land use confirmations, where applicable
  • Risk Review and Title Deed Conditions: We conduct thorough due diligence on property ownership, title conditions, servitudes, and land use restrictions to ensure clients are aware of any legal risks or limitations before entering a transaction.

Evictions and Possession Disputes

Firm. Fair. Fully Legal.

When someone occupies your property unlawfully, you don’t just need a court order. You need a team who understands the legal system, the human side and your rights.

We act decisively to restore legal possession of your property, while following the correct procedures.

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We manage:

  • Evictions under the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act (PIE): Where residential property is unlawfully occupied, we manage the full eviction process from notice to court order, ensuring lawful, humane, and court-sanctioned eviction proceedings.
  • Evictions under the Extension of Security of Tenure Act (ESTA): In rural and agricultural contexts, we advise landowners on their rights and obligations when seeking to evict occupiers, including labour tenants, and ensure strict compliance with the procedural protections afforded to long-term occupiers.
  • Urgent Evictions and Rental Arrears: Where necessary, we assist with urgent eviction applications and ancillary claims for damages or arrear rental.

Our goal: Protect your investment. Respect the law. Act without delay.

How Our Firm Can Assist You

Whether you’re directing a property transaction, managing rental risks, or seeking to recover possession of land, our firm offers:

  • Detailed compliance checklists and legal reviews
  • End-to-end support with municipal processes and clearance applications
  • Sound, court-aligned eviction strategies under PIE and ESTA
  • Proactive advice to avoid costly disputes and delays

We act decisively, yet with fairness and sensitivity, to uphold the law and protect your rights.

Good legal advice doesn’t complicate things. It simplifies them.

Let A de Bruyn Attorneys handle the legal side, so you can focus on managing and growing your property portfolio with confidence.

Ready to ensure your property is protected? Contact us for expert support today.