All you need to know about Tenants’ and landlords’ rights under lockdown level 3

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Tenants fear not being able to secure alternative accommodation or becoming homeless. Landlords, desperate to recover rental arrears, having terminated leases, are ...

It is wrong to think tenants have more rights than landlords. Here's why

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The Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999, as the first legislation for all South African tenants and landlords, aims to balance the contractual rights and obligations. ...

Tenants have a right to reject rental hikes

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Tenants can make counter offers to landlord?s proposed increase

Can a landlord install a separate water meter?

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Laws governing tenant and landlord rights in terms of footing the municipal bills of rental properties

Who picks up lights, water tab in a rental property?

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In absence of express lease clause, municipal service charges are responsibility of property owner

What happens when the rental tribunal has spoken

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However, its ruling or judgment must be just, equitable and decisive

#RentalWatch: Who is responsible for maintenance on a rental?

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Important aspects to take note of when hiring a property; responsibilities of lessor and lessee

#RentalWatch: Electronic communication meets contract criteria

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If parties were to conclude a lease contract or to change a lease term electronically, eg by communicating via e-mail, is the lease or the change valid?

Everything you need to know about the new Rental Act

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There are substantial changes that include habitability to ensure the property occupied by a tenant is safe and suitable for living in

Rental watch: 'Offer to purchase' made easy

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Rights of tenants and landlords when such a clause is incorporated into a rental contract

Rental Watch: Is it possible for a body corporate to evict a tenant?

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Laws are evolving as the number of eviction cases due to dodgy tenants increases, writes Dr Sayed Iqbal Mohamed is the chairperson of the Organisation of Civic Rights ...

RENTAL WATCH: Why you should choose an estate agent carefully

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When leasing property, the owner or landlord should choose a reputable representative, writes Sayed Iqbal Mohamed is the chairperson of the Organisation of Civic ...

Lifts crucial for the vulnerable

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Yet no legal obligation for functionality

Unlawful actions against students rise

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Sheriff acts without court order to seize possessions

Public input for new law sought

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Rental Housing Bill submissions deadline