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Eviction lawyers exists to protect all parties, not only tenants. Apartheid-era abuses and, more recently, slum landlords and hijacked buildings have given property owners a bad name, but everyone is entitled to the right to enjoy their property and to be protected from abuse, regardless which side of the lease contract they represent. This article […]
How to end your lease agreement with dignity Lease agreements – Like any relationship, tenants and landlords may start off thinking the world of each other, but something as simple as a noise complaint or late payment can bring things to an end. When either party breaches the lease contract it means that they have […]
What is the Consumer Protection Act Consumer Protection Act and Rental Agreements are governed not only by the Rental Housing Act, but also by the more recent Consumer Protection Act. Landlords and tenants – Consumers and suppliers Tenants and landlords, why does the relationship turn acrimonious? Usually it’s because each party thinks the other is abusing […]
Opposed Eviction Explained Opposed eviction and eviction has become an increasingly topical issue in South Africa. Evictions affect landlords as well as occupants, and there are many far reaching consequences for both. It is a sensitive topic that has to be navigated circumspectly. Landlords seeking to have illegal occupiers evicted need to deal with all […]
Valid lease agreements – What makes them legal? Renting out your property or renting a property from a landlord should not be a difficult process, but it can become stressful when a tenant or landlord does not keep to their commitments in terms of the lease agreement. One of the most important ways to ensure that […]
