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Your Rights as a Residential Tenant: When Can Your Landlord Walk In?

Your Rights as a Residential Tenant: When Can Your Landlord Walk In?

In South Africa, once you rent a residential property, it becomes your private home, and the law protects your right to privacy.
Can I Use Small Claims Court in South Africa for a Dispute Over Rent or a Rental Deposit?

Can I Use Small Claims Court in South Africa for a Dispute Over Rent or a Rental Deposit?

Rental disputes—like a landlord keeping a deposit or a tenant skipping out on rent—are stressful.
What is the Rental Housing Tribunal and How Can It Help You?

What is the Rental Housing Tribunal and How Can It Help You?

It is always the hope that tenant and landlord relationships remain respectful and positive, but when things take a turn for the worse, the Rental Housing
Can High Rent Increases Be Illegal in South Africa?

Can High Rent Increases Be Illegal in South Africa?

Raising rentals within acceptable terms is always a delicate issue for landlords – as rentals achieved are determined by demand and supply dynamics
What You Need To Know About Sureties, Guarantees & Co-Signatories In Residential Lease Agreements

What You Need To Know About Sureties, Guarantees & Co-Signatories In Residential Lease Agreements

In the world of residential property rentals, sureties often play a vital role in providing security for lease agreements
What You Need To Know About Rental Scams In South Africa

What You Need To Know About Rental Scams In South Africa

Rental scams are unfortunately on the rise in South Africa.
How Long Can a Residential Tenant Stay Without Paying Rent in South Africa?

How Long Can a Residential Tenant Stay Without Paying Rent in South Africa?

In South Africa, the legal process for managing rent arrears and evicting tenants involves specific steps to ensure fair treatment for both parties.
CPA's (Consumer Protection Act) Applicability On Notice Periods  For Residential Rental Leases

CPA's (Consumer Protection Act) Applicability On Notice Periods For Residential Rental Leases

If you've ever rented a property, you might have found yourself in a situation where the landlord sells the property while you're still under lease
The PROS and CONS of Renting Out A Garden Cottage

The PROS and CONS of Renting Out A Garden Cottage

Here’s a closer look at what you need to consider before becoming a landlord on your own property.
Does the CPA (Consumer Protection Act) apply to Residential Rental Agreements?

Does the CPA (Consumer Protection Act) apply to Residential Rental Agreements?

The confusion around how the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) applies to property rentals continues to be challenged in courts
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