The relationship between any landlord and tenant should reasonably aim to keep an open channel of effective communication between the parties and to be proactive in both exercising their respective rights and attending to their obligations as set out in the lease. This is not always the case, and sometimes when tempers boil over, impulsive […]
The Impact of The Proposed Rental Housing Amendment Act
It is expected that South Africa will soon see important changes to its rental housing legislation. The Rental Housing Amendment Act 35 of 2014 (“the Amendment Act”) has been looming for some time. While no firm date has been set for it to come into operation, landlords and tenants will be required to comply with […]
When Will the Court Grant an Eviction Order?
Evictions are hardly the easiest process to complete with legal obligations involved it can easily become a lengthy process that can take ages to be resolved. While evictions are something both landlords and tenants hope to avoid when signing a rental agreement, it is a reality both may have to face eventually. In tough economic […]