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30/11/2015

What sets the successful property managers apart from the less successful ones? We think it is the following:

30/11/2015

ESTA grants a right to family life, but who qualifies? Section 6(2)(d) of the Extension of Security of Tenure Act (ESTA) grants occupiers the right to “family life in accordance with the culture of that family.” In practice, this means that a farm labourer may insist that his wife and minor childre…

30/11/2015

Find out what duties landlords are obliged to fulfill in terms of lease agreements and South African eviction law.

30/11/2015

How does a landlord calculate a “reasonable” penalty for early cancellation of the lease agreement? Le Roux Attorneys Inc. - South African Eviction Lawyers.

30/11/2015

What effect has the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 had on the cancellation of a lease agreement?Although not specifically defined in the Consumer Protection Act, the landlord and tenant relationship in respect of residential leases falls within the definition of supplier and consumer.Section 14…

30/11/2015

What are your rights as a landlord in terms of the Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999?In terms of Section 4(5) the Rental Housing Act, the landlord’s rights against the tenant include his or her right to:a. prompt and regular payment of a rental or any charges that may be payable in terms of a …

30/11/2015

Will a Court ever refuse to grant an eviction order? Yes, the court will apply Sections 4(6) and 4(7) of PIE and will decide whether, on the facts before it, an eviction order would be just and equitable. Section 4 (6) of PIE states that if an unlawful occupier has occupied the land in question …

30/11/2015

Can a Landlord turn off your electricity or change the locks if you default on your rental payment? No, the provisions of PIE are available to a landlord in order to deal with any landlord/tenant rental disputes. If a landlord does turn your electricity off or change the locks, you are entitled to l…

09/11/2015

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