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
Tips For Effective Communication With Tenants
As a landlord or property manager, looking to foster a successful business relationship with tenants, it's essential to build trust, and this can only be done via open and effective communication. Whenever money, valuables, assets and legalities are … [Read More...]
The effects of the Consumer Protection Act on notice periods for Agreements of Lease.
Section 5(1)(a) of the Consumer Protection Act No. 68 of 2008 (the “CPA”) states that the CPA applies to every transaction occurring within the Republic of South Africa. The word “transaction” is in turn defined as an agreement between parties for … [Read More...]
How Rental Deposits Should Be Handled
Renting your property can be a rewarding return on investment and making sure your agreements are set out in a way that both parties fully understand their roles and commitments is essential to ensure a smooth relationship between tenants and … Read More