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 […]
The Difference Between Commercial and Residential Eviction
When dealing with eviction rulings and regulations, first need to understand which rules govern your agreement with either the landlord or the tenant in your case. Two of the most common types of evictions are residential and commercial evictions and while it may sound fairly straightforward it is important to understand the difference between commercial […]
How to Assess if A Prospective Tenant is Creditworthy
In order to have a landlord-tenant relationship without complications, the property owner should focus on approving the right type of tenants that can meet their range of obligations set out in the rental agreement. This could avoid future rent and eviction problems from happening and put both parties at ease. Landlords need to be firm […]
What Will It Costs To Evict A Tenant
In evictions, the most important thing is to stop the financial bleeding. The amount of blood and pain on the landlord’s part, however, depends on factors such as a stubborn tenant who refuses to budge as well as the legal team hired In evictions, the most important thing is to stop the financial bleeding. The […]
The Rise of Illegal Evictions in the Western Cape
Recently, we’ve seen a lot of talk in the news about illegal eviction. IOL reported that illegal farm evictions are on the rise in the Western Cape. This is in accordance with the provincial Human Rights Commission and Women on Farms, which is a non-governmental organisation. What counts as an illegal eviction? There are certain steps that need […]