Section 2 Part H of the CPA deals with the consumer’s fundamental right to fair value, good quality and safety. The CPA has a major influence on the common law warranty against latent defects. It is however extremely important to keep in mind that the CPA is not applicable to all property transactions. The CPA…

Under the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) 68 of 2008, consumers have the right to fair value, good quality and safety. So how does this apply to property transactions? In simple terms, the CPA doesn’t have a strong role to play when it comes to the sale and purchase of immovable property, especially residential property. This…

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