As the economy continues to stagnate and inflation continues to raise prices have no choice but to move with the times and unfortunately, as with most things in life, rent goes up each year. Even though the rental market is a multi-billion Rand industry surprisingly, there is no real science or guideline on how to […]
When May A Landlord Cancel A Lease in South Africa
Having a stable living arrangement is an important part of building towards your future and while renting may only be temporary it does offer solace and stability to millions of South Africans across the country. Making sure you have a place to come home to is essential psychologically which is why eviction laws are put […]
What To Do When Your Landlord Locks You Out: Mandament van Spolie
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 […]
Costs That Can Eat Into Your Rental Income
Purchasing a property with the goal of renting it out for an additional source of income has been a popular investment option and one that many people use on their way to building a future and gaining or retaining financial stability and growth. With such confidence in renting and the ability to make money often […]
Water Amendment Bylaw: Tightening the Taps on Water Usage
NEW OBLIGATIONS FOR PROPERTY OWNERS AIMED AT TIGHTENING THE TAPS ON WATER USAGE The Water Amendment Bylaw of 2018 (hereafter “the Water Bylaw”) was promulgated on 20 July 2018. In the 7 months that have since passed, many property owners and landlords have been wondering: “what does this mean for me?”. New obligations under the […]
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