Sep 17, 2024 | Conveyancing and Property Law, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
A tenant wants to break their lease agreement early due to a job relocation, but the landlord insists on enforcing the full term of the lease. What are the tenant’s rights under South African law if they need to terminate a lease early due to a job relocation,...
May 17, 2023 | Conveyancing and Property Law, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
As a landlord, renting out your property can be an excellent source of income, but it also comes with a degree of risk. To mitigate this risk, it is crucial to have a proper lease agreement in place to protect yourself and your property. What is a lease agreement? A...
Aug 26, 2021 | Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Landlords are understandably stressed about outstanding rental payments that are due from a tenant. Tenants living rent-free can lead to huge problems for landlords as most rely on these payments to meet other financial obligations. Fortunately, all hope is not lost...
Aug 8, 2019 | Conveyancing and Property Law
Once the Rental Housing Amendment Act 35 of 2014 has been signed into law, landlords and tenants will have six months to comply with the new legislation. What does the new Act stipulate? The Rental Housing Amendment Act regulates the relationship between a tenant and...
