Does Landlords & Tenants Share The Responsibility For Repairs & Maintenance In Rental Properties?
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Tenant or landlord? There can be some confusion when it comes to who is responsible for which elements of maintenance on a rental property.
Ensure To Read And Understand A Residential Lease Agreement Before Signing
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A residential lease agreement is a legally binding document so tenants should ensure that they read and understand it before signing.
Is A Tenant Responsible For A Damaged Swimming Pool & A Neglected Garden Due To Water Restrictions?
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The City of Cape Town implemented Level 4B water restrictions on 1 July 2017. These very stringent water usage requirements necessitate that landlords
How Is The CPA (Consumer Protection Act) Applicable To Rental Agreements?
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The enactment of the Consumer Protection Act No. 68 of 2008 (CPA) introduced some far reaching changes to lease agreements for immovable property.
Rental Deposits - Know Your Rights
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Tenants need to protect their interests and make every effort to document the condition of the home at the time of occupation
What To Do When Your Tenants Does Not Pay Their Rent - What You Need To Know About The PIE Act
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It can be tempting for any property owner or landlord to consider simply kicking your non-paying tenant out yourself and change the locks when they have failed
Pets And A Rental Home
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Owning pets and renting don't necessarily go hand in hand and there are an increasing number of landlords who refuse to allow animals on the rental premises.
Can You Terminate A Lease Agreement Without Breaching The Contract Agreement?
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Under what circumstances can a tenant terminate their tenancy without breaching their contract agreement?
7 Ways To Prevent Rental Agreements From Becoming A Nightmare
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Rental horror stories abound - nightmare tenants, greedy landlords, lazy agents and countless other woes surrounding the rental industry are created by a few
Importance Of Mid-Term Inspections Of Rental Property- Lessen Issues Early Between Landlord & Tenant
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It is important for a landlord to not only stay on top of your rental property at the beginning or the end of a lease period.