South African Commercial evictions are regulated by the common law and are conducted either through the High Court or the Magistrates Court. Therefore, tenants of commercial property do not enjoy the protection of PIE or ESTA.The actual use of the … Read More
Residential Evictions
South African Residential Evictions are governed by the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act 19 of 1998. PIE was enacted to regulate both the lawful eviction of unlawful occupiers and to recognise land owners’ … Read More
Farm Evictions
Le Roux Attorneys and our team of Cape Town based eviction Lawyers are committed to farmers and their families throughout the province & the whole of South Africa. Like the majority of legal practice, evictions can get complicated, however, our … Read More
Lockdown: May Rent Be Withheld?
The effect of force majeure on the rights and obligations relating to monthly rental. Private and commercial landowners have a right to receive prompt and regular rental payments under a lease agreement. Failure to pay rental promptly and in full … [Read More...]
How To Pitch Your Rental Property To Families
Renting your home out for a steady income means profiling people you are willing to entrust with one of your most expensive positions. This can be a fruitful endeavour for both parties leading to long-standing relationships, or it can end … [Read More...]
How To Handle Increased Costs As A Landlord
Property rental has always seen as a safe way to bring in a steady income in a world of so many uncertainties, and while it can be a source of consistent income, it is not without its hiccups. The world hardly stays the same or on a projected path, … Read More