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27/08/2026

⚖️ Our Director, Liad Hadar and Senior Associate Nadia Shaik co-authored an article in the Asset Magazine’s August 2026 edition 🚀

🔍 Topic: “Due Diligence Knows No Nationality: Why Every Landlord Should Verify Before They Lease”

🕝 Summary:

Against the backdrop of the current debate around immigration and undocumented foreign nationals in South Africa, this article looks at an important issue for landlords: what responsibility do you have when leasing property to a foreign national?

The answer is not to avoid doing business with foreign nationals. South Africa is home to many foreign professionals, entrepreneurs, students and families who are lawfully here and make excellent tenants.

Rather, the article explores the importance of proper due diligence and ensuring that prospective tenants have the necessary documentation and lawful status before entering into a lease.

Liad and Nadia also consider the obligations placed on landlords by the Immigration Act, the potential consequences of knowingly assisting or accommodating someone who is unlawfully in the country and why a consistent and properly documented tenant vetting process protects both the landlord and the tenant.

Ultimately, the message is a simple one: good due diligence knows no nationality.

🏗️ If you are a landlord, property manager, investor or letting agent, this is a timely reminder that responsible tenant screening should be about legality, fairness and protecting your property, not prejudice.

🌐 Read the full article in the photos attached or via the link in the comments below.

29/07/2026

⚖️ Our Director, Liad Hadar, has published his latest article in Asset Magazine’s July 2026 edition 🚀

🔍 Topic: “𝘏𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘶𝘮 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘚𝘸𝘶𝘯𝘨? – 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘗𝘐𝘌 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘉𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘺 𝘙𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢”

🕝 Summary:
For almost three decades, the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act (PIE) has sought to balance the constitutional rights of unlawful occupiers with those of residential property owners. But with the publication of the proposed PIE Amendment Bill, an important question arises: has the time come to recalibrate that balance?

In this article, Liad explores the practical realities that landlords, developers and property owners face in eviction litigation, while examining some of the Bill's most significant proposed amendments — including measures aimed at organised unlawful land occupations, enhanced procedural clarity and broader powers for the courts. The article considers whether these proposed reforms strike a better balance between protecting vulnerable occupiers and providing greater certainty for residential property owners and investors.

Ultimately, the article argues that thriving property markets depend not only on strong property rights, but also on fair, predictable and efficient legal processes that inspire confidence across the industry.

🏗️ If you are a landlord, developer, investor, property manager or anyone involved in the South African property sector, this article provides valuable insight into one of the most significant proposed changes to property law in recent years.

🌐 Read the full article in the photos attached or via the link in the comments below.

29/06/2026

⚖️ Our Director, Liad Hadar, has published his latest article in Asset Magazine’s June 2026 edition 🚀

🔍 Topic: “Ownership Trumps Occupation – Why Rei Vindicatio Has Become a Landlord’s Strongest Weapon”

🕝 Summary:

Most commercial eviction disputes begin with a breach of a lease agreement but once a lease has been lawfully cancelled, the legal landscape fundamentally changes.

In this article, Liad explores the distinction between contractual claims and the rei vindicatio – one of the oldest and most powerful remedies in South African property law. Rather than focusing on proving every aspect of a contractual breach and cancellation, the rei vindicatio shifts the focus back to the owner's rights. Once ownership and unlawful occupation are established, the burden falls on the occupier to prove a lawful right to remain in possession.

The article explains why sophisticated property litigators are increasingly relying on this principle in commercial eviction matters, how it simplifies litigation, narrows the issues before court and reinforces one of the most fundamental principles of our legal system: ownership carries with it the right to reclaim property from those who have no lawful right to occupy it.

🏗️ If you are a landlord, property manager, investor or property professional, this article provides valuable insight into one of the most effective legal principles available to protect property rights.

🌐 Read the full article in the photos attached or via the link in the comments below.

20/05/2026

⚖️ Our Director, Liad Hadar, has published his latest article in Asset Magazine’s May 2026 edition 🚀

🔍 Topic: “The Cost of Delay – Why Time Is the Most Underrated Risk in Property Law”

🕝 Summary:
In property, we often focus on the obvious risks — interest rates, tenant quality, market conditions and development costs. But in this article, Liad explores what he believes is one of the most underestimated risks in the property industry: time.

Drawing from years of experience representing landlords and property managers, he unpacks how delays quietly erode value — whether through prolonged litigation, delayed decision-making, stalled developments, municipal inefficiencies or procedural tactics in commercial disputes.

The article explains why being legally correct is often not enough, and why timing itself must become part of a broader legal and commercial strategy. From acting swiftly against defaulting tenants to proactively managing litigation momentum and anticipating procedural delays, Liad explores how strategic action can significantly reduce risk, cost and lost opportunities.

Ultimately, the article reframes time not as an unavoidable by-product of property law, but as something that can and should be actively managed.

🏗️ If you are a landlord, developer, investor or property professional looking to protect asset value and improve operational efficiency, this is a must-read.

🌐 Read the full article in the photos attached or via the link in the comments below.

04/05/2026

🎶 He's one of our own 🎶

So proud to celebrate Jayden Bremner, a Hadar Inc. graduate who has been retained after completing his articles and has recently been admitted as an . 🎓

Admission days are deeply significant at our Firm, reflecting the pride we take in the journey of our juniors as they make a substantial professional advancement. This milestone represents years of hard work, commitment and perseverance. It is a momentous occasion for our candidates, their families and our entire Team.

Jayden, we wish you a long and fulfilling career and may you inspire and contribute to the growth of many who follow in your footsteps. 💼

07/04/2026

⚖️ Our Director, Liad Hadar, has published his latest article in Asset Magazine’s March 2026 edition 🚀

🔍 Topic: “Winning Is Only the First Step – Navigating Appeals in Commercial Eviction Litigation”

🕝 Summary:

In commercial eviction matters, obtaining a court order in favour of a landlord is often seen as the finish line — but in reality, it is frequently just the beginning of the next phase: the appeal process.

This article explores how appeals, while a legitimate legal remedy, are often used by unlawful commercial occupants as a tool to delay enforcement, despite leases having been validly cancelled and the legal position being clear.

From the perspective of a landlord’s attorney, Liad unpacks how timing is as critical as the strength of the legal case, and how a proactive litigation strategy can neutralise delay tactics — including advancing appeals efficiently and, where appropriate, seeking Section 18(3) orders to enforce eviction pending appeal.

The result is a shift from reactive litigation to strategic control of the process, ensuring that court orders ultimately translate into real-world outcomes.

🏗️ If you are a landlord, investor or property professional navigating disputes, this is a must-read on how to stay one step ahead in litigation.

🌐 Read the full article in the photos attached or via the link in the comments below.

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