Landlord's Toolbox

It has already been established in our step-wise guide for Landlords, how a well drafted lease agreement can simplify matters for the Landlord in the event of breach by the Tenant and also help to avoid unpleasant and costly rental disputes. Read: How To Evict A...

The Rental Housing Act (RHA) bears specific reference to the termination of the lease agreement. Section 5(5) of the Act states: If on expiration of the lease the tenant remains in the dwelling with the express or tacit consent of the landlord, the parties are deemed...

The Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 has considerable impact on lease agreements. The Act has been passed in order to regulate and normalise the relationships between the suppliers of various goods and services and their consumers in the marketplace. In order to...