Parents failing to fail private school fees risk losing their immovable property

South African parents failing to pay private school fees are likely going to have their assets attached. According to TPN Credit Bureau's data for both private and public schools, 30% of parents have failed to meet their obligations. A 2017 High Court ruling allows independent schools to seek attachment of the immovable property of defaulting parents.

Attorney at TPN Credit Bureau, Ashleigh Laurent unpacks this.

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