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Under South African common law, a tenant has the right to sublet a property.

In a recent eviction case involving a commercial lease agreement, a landlord applied to the court to evict a tenant that had failed to pay its monthly rental on

Written contracts commonly contain a non-variation clause. This clause usually reads something like the following: “No alteration, variation of or addition to t

Many people who own a second property are owners of a unit in a sectional title scheme for investment purposes. These units have largely been let to tenants for

Navigating how to draft and sign a lease with a new tenant can be confusing enough, but what if your tenant wants to sublet? Do you have to allow your tenant to

Landlords who have tenants that they believe are occupying their premises illegally may not forcefully remove such tenants. The Prevention of Illegal Eviction f

What happens when a landlord or a tenant wants to cancel a lease? What rules and what legislation apply? What protection does the law provide?

Renting property in South Africa is a straightforward process.

I have a small block of flats that I lease out to tenants. I always insist on a deposit to cover tenants that skip out on the final lease payment

The Rental Housing Act governs the establishment of and the functions, duties and powers of the Rental Housing Tribunals. The Act also provides