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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How To Decide If You Should Rent Or Sell Your Property?
Owning a property is one of the most rewarding investment options you can become a part of, having something tangible that can appreciate in value and earn you a steady income is an attractive proposition to investors of all ages. Ensuring a return on your property investment hower is by no means a given and it […]
The difference between a landlord and a body corporate
What happens where the property being rented is in a sectional title scheme, such as a block of flats, apartment complex, etc. What is the relationship between the tenant, the landlord and the body corporate? And in particular, what happens when a dispute occurs, such as non-payment of utilities, or a breach of the building’s […]