Renting a home, flat or apartment means having your own space where you can customise it to how you feel. No matter how small it is, having a place to call your own a great achievement for many, especially if you are used to sharing your space with others. When going out on your own […]
How Much of Your Salary Should Go Towards Rent?
Living expenses are constantly on the rise and in these tough economic times, having a budget is extremely important. Making sure that salary you earn can service all your basic needs and that you have some left over at the end of the month for your savings is important for every South African, young and old. Rent […]
When A Landlord Should Start The Eviction Process
Renting property can be an enjoyable and profitable exercise for many landlords, but it won’t always be smooth sailing and there are going to be times where you are faced with tough decisions. Hopefully, you always find reliable tenants and you can avoid the pain of mediation. Some landlords, however, will be faced a situation where […]
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 […]
When Do You Need A Lawyer to Assist With Eviction
Eviction’s are not always doom and gloom and can be handled amicably between two parties if they are in agreement. This can be done smoothly and without any damages or involving lawyers and 3rd parties. However, if disputes or breach of contracts are the cases you may want to contact an eviction lawyer. Speaking to a trained […]