High EQ Approach

Attorneys at Simon Dippenaar & Associates prioritise a client-centric approach that puts people before paperwork and supports our clients with uncompromising dignity.

Swift, Responsive Service

Cape Town attorney SD Law will respond to an initial query within 24 hours. Existing clients can expect an even swifter response. In the case of an urgent matter, for example child abduction or a bail requirement, you will receive priority treatment.

Transparency & Accountability

Cape Town attorney SD Law prides itself on transparency and accountability. There are no hidden costs and no nasty surprises in the form of unexpected invoices for amounts you haven’t agreed to.

Why Hire an Eviction Lawyer?

Hiring an experienced eviction lawyer in South Africa is the best way to improve your chances of obtaining a successful eviction, and to help minimize negative outcomes that can harm you, your family, or your business.

An Eviction Lawyer is able to quickly and efficiently navigate the complexities of eviction law, especially considering the vast tenant protections offered in South Africa today.

Landlord

  • It is a landlord's first eviction.
  • The tenant is fighting a landlords eviction and has a lawyer.
  • Your tenant is filing for bankruptcy.
Landlord's Rights

Tenant

  • It is a tenant's first eviction.
  • The tenant feels that the landlord is performing an illegal eviction.
  • The landlord is violating the lease agreement.
Tenant's Rights

Know the right steps:

Landlords and Tenants should both understand the process of evicting a tenant. The tenant eviction process is a legal minefield governed by the Prevention of Illegal Evictions Act and Unlawful Occupation Act.

“Recognition, respect and ethical responsibility are at the core of my practice.”

Simon Dippenaar
Founder & Managing Partner

Legal services Cape Town

Simon Dippenaar & Associates is a progressive and totally dedicated law firm in Cape Town with a satellite office in Johannesburg, offering highly personalised attorney representation and effecting swift solutions with iron-clad confidentiality.

Fields of legal expertise include Family Law, Divorce, Bail, Eviction, Liquor licensing and a comprehensive range of legal services. SD Law attorneys’ high case success rate is attributed to founding director Simon Dippenaar’s extraordinary drive, empathy and diplomacy.

‘I’ll protect your legal interests with uncompromising dignity.’
Speak to attorney Simon. Contact us now and we’ll arrange to follow up at a time that suits you best.

Legal Activism and Reform

Simon Dippenaar & Associates are passionate about the law and upholding the Constitution. We regularly participate in public discussions on social and political issues, particularly in the context of Constitutional Law.

South Africa is a forward-thinking country that embraces diversity, with legislative processes that enable, for example, same-sex unions to be recognised partnerships under law. This pioneering principle underscores Simon Dippenaar & Associates’ unprejudiced, non-exclusive ethic. We support legal reform aimed at enhancing justice and efficiency, and make complex legal matters understandable in plain English.

Rates & Pro Bono Services

Cape Town law firm SD Law increases access to justice by making our legal expertise available to deserving cases. Our commitment to providing meaningful pro bono services in the communities where we operate is deeply rewarding and in line with Simon’s maxim:

“Recognition, respect and ethical responsibility are at the core of my practice.”

Fees depend on case complexity. An hourly rate may be appropriate, or we may commend a fixed fee upfront that covers everything from A-Z. This ‘consultancy’ fee allows you to contact us as often as is necessary, within reason, without the fear of being charged for every single attendance or discussion.

Client Testimonials

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Excellent experience with Cronje Oosthuizen at Simon Dippenaar & Associates who assisted me in getting out of a very difficult residential lease situation, and reducing my financial exposure significantly. Highly recommend this team!
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Rayaan and Lauren were very professional and timely in the consultation and gave a clear path forward
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Derek Albert
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Professional, responsive and easy to work with. Their electronic platform works well. I highly recommend them.
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Keenan Dyers
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I had a very positive experience with SD Law, specifically Cronje and Tristan who handled my matter. They handled my eviction matter with professionalism from start to finish. Every step of the process was followed carefully, and I was kept updated throughout, which gave me peace of mind. I would gladly recommend their services to anyone needing reliable legal support.
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Kadeem Clarke
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Layla Patel handled my divorce with a high level of care and professionalism. She was genuinely empathetic to what I was going through, but that never got in the way of sharp, effective negotiation. She consistently pushed things forward while keeping me in the loop every step of the way. Her communication was fast and clear throughout, which made an incredibly stressful process feel manageable. I'd highly recommend her and the team at Simon Dippenaar & Associates to anyone going through something similar.
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I left the consult empowered and well informed on the next steps. Highly recommended.
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Hillian Roman
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The entire team was extremely helpful at each step of the way. They provided clear communication, understanding and handled matters with such efficiency and professionalism. If anyone needs a lawyer or law firm, I would 100% recommend them!
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Cronje is well grounded in legal precepts and principles. He has a razor-sharp legal mind and communicates his advice with absolute clarity. More than this, he has keen insight into the practicalities, of implementing it. I achieved my intended outcome by following his guidance. I approached him about Property Law issues, although he practises law across the board. I will approach him in future for any other legal services, and recommend him very highly for his professionalism, sound advice, and quick turnaround times.
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Marinda
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A special thank you to Layla Patel, she assisted me promptly and with respect and understanding, 100000% recommend this firm to ANYBODY who is simply looking for advice to legal representation. Thank you again Layla

Blog & Legal News

October 30, 2023

Puzzling out the Property Practitioners Act

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A fresh start for the real estate industry? Estate agents don’t have the best reputation. In most cases, this is unfair and undeserved. Many estate agents are hard-working and want to do the best job possible for their clients. Unfortunately, an unscrupulous minority has given the industry a bad name. Estate agents are often stereotyped […]

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March 23, 2020

Legal evictions: landowners need to know their rights

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Media reports and public debate often simplify and blur the sensitive issue of evictions. Typically, evictions are seen solely from the perspective of the landowner or from that of landless people, and there is a failure to distinguish between lawful and unlawful evictions. Annelize Crosby, policy head for land affairs at Agri SA, explains the […]

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