Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
Extension of Security of Tenure Act, 1997 (Act No. 62 of 1997)Chapter VI : Miscellaneous provisions25. Legal status of agreements |
(1) | The waiver by an occupier of his or her rights in terms of this Act shall be void, unless it is permitted by this Act or incorporated in an order of a court. |
(2) | A court shall have regard to, but not be bound by, any agreement in so far as that agreement seeks to limit any of the rights of an occupier in terms of this Act. |
(3) | Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (1) and (2), if an occupier vacates the land concerned freely and willingly, while being aware of his or her rights in terms of this Act, he or she shall not be entitled to institute proceedings for restoration in terms of section 14. |