Regulations Under the Rental Housing Act
Lease Agreements between Landlords and Tenants have been a hot topic in the last few months as many have found themselves in a challenging position because of the COVID-19 pandemic. While many Tenants have lost their jobs and, therefore, have been unable to keep up...
Lease Agreements – In and Outgoing Inspections – What You Should Be Aware of
Entering into a residential lease agreement comes with several important considerations. The condition of the property ultimately affects one of the most critical factors of a lease, price! However, often is the case whereby upon cancellation of the lease agreement,...
When Goodwill Between Family Turns Sour – Eviction
Eviction applications frequently pit the two sides of our society against one another. The applicant is invariably the property owner who has the resources necessary to access the civil justice system. The Respondent or unlawful occupier – often a person with little...
Continuous tenure Insecurity for People in rural South Africa
Land ownership in indigenous African communities The Xolobeni case recently in the news highlights tenure insecurity in rural South Africa, where government and a local chief granted mining rights against the community’s wishes. Indigenous persons recognise that land...
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