17 verified laws filed under Property & Housing, each checked against the statute and sourced.
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Partially True
South Africa
South Africa Bans Car Washing & Lawn Watering During Drought — But Not With R1M Fines
South Africa genuinely prohibits using municipal drinking water for car washing and lawn/garden irrigation during drought-triggered water restrictions, and violators can be fined. However, the widely cited 'up to 1 million rand' fine significantly overstates what typical residential or commercial offenders face — spot fines start at R1,000, with prosecution leading to up to R10,000–R12,000 for repeat offenders under municipal by-laws.
Confirmed Myth
Switzerland
Switzerland Bans Toilet Flushing After 10 PM? This Famous Myth is False
Despite viral claims, there is no Swiss law prohibiting toilet flushing after 10 PM. This urban myth has been repeatedly debunked by legal experts and fact-checkers.
Unverified
South Korea
Electric fans can kill you overnight in South Korea
CULTURAL BELIEF, NOT A LAW. While not illegal, some Korean fans are sold with automatic shut-off timers, and safety warnings have appeared on fan packaging.
Confirmed Myth
Australia
Only licensed electricians can change light bulbs in Australia
MYTH (NOW)! This WAS technically true in Victoria before 1999. Order in Council G17 (1999) specifically exempted "changing a light bulb and removing a plug from a socket" from licensing requirements.
Confirmed True
South Australia, AU
South Australia restricts sale of fridges that can't be opened from inside
TRUE! You cannot sell a refrigerator with any compartment larger than 42.5 liters unless every door can be easily opened from inside.
