Section 5(1)(a) of the Consumer Protection Act No. 68 of 2008 (the “CPA”) states that the CPA applies to every transaction occurring within the Republic of South Africa. The word “transaction” is in turn defined as an agreement between parties for the supply of goods and/or services for consideration. The question which follows is whether […]
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 […]
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 […]
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