08/07/2026
𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭 (𝐂𝐏𝐀) 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬?
Can a landlord require you to sign a commercial lease through a company instead of as an individual to avoid the CPA? A recent court ruling provides important clarity for business owners, professionals, and commercial tenants.
The Supreme Court of Appeal confirmed that, in genuine commercial transactions between informed parties, structuring a lease through a company does not automatically make the agreement invalid or contrary to public policy.
Before signing any commercial lease, it's essential to understand your rights, obligations, and the legal implications.
Read the full article here: https://www.cch.co.za/news/can-businesses-avoid-the-cpa-consumer-protection-act-with-rental-leases/
Source: Herold Gie Attorneys