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Where deposit is paid based on a contractual agreement, the act imposes certain conditions if the deposit is paid to the landlord

Rental law and the rights of landlords and tenants can be a minefield

The 2019 tax filing season kicked off on Monday and SARS commissioner Edward Kieswetter made it clear that it is time for taxpayers

It is common cause for any landlord in today's rental market to request a deposit

A right of first refusal (also called a right of pre-emption) affords the holder of the right a preference to buy a property should the owner ever wish to sell

Tenant or landlord? There can be some confusion when it comes to who is responsible for which elements of maintenance on a rental property.

A residential lease agreement is a legally binding document so tenants should ensure that they read and understand it before signing.

The City of Cape Town implemented Level 4B water restrictions on 1 July 2017. These very stringent water usage requirements necessitate that landlords

The enactment of the Consumer Protection Act No. 68 of 2008 (CPA) introduced some far reaching changes to lease agreements for immovable property.

Tenants need to protect their interests and make every effort to document the condition of the home at the time of occupation