Who is financially responsible for what between the Buyer and the Seller? The Buyer is responsible for: Purchase Price of the property: Whether in cash or by means of a bank loan and/deposit. Attorney / Conveyancer’s fees: For the property
Evicting your tenant. Do it by the book
Has your tenant bailed on rent, damaged property or simply breached the lease agreement? Despite your frustration, eviction is not as easy as kicking the door down and chucking your tenant’s clothes onto the pavement. By taking justified steps, you
Noticed your levy statement is reflecting an extra levy this month?
– Compiled by Monique Oosthuizen You have opened your levy statement this month and, to your dismay, noticed that the levy fee has increased. Scanning through the line items, you notice the following: “CSOS levy” “Monthly levy” “Reserve fund levy”
How can I evict my tenant lawfully?
You’ve discovered that the tenant renting your apartment has damaged several appliances, including the floor tiles due to irresponsible behaviour. Therefore, you have decided to terminate the lease contract and evict the tenant. Are you allowed to do that and
Does the “cooling off” period apply to all sale agreements?
The cooling off period in sale agreements allows property buyers to change their minds, should they later realise that they do not want to do through with the sale. In South African Property Law, in terms of Section 29 of
The Rental Housing Tribunal: I have a complaint against my landlord/tenant
Formed in 2001, the tribunal is comprised of five members (including a chair and vice chairperson) appointed by the Provincial Minister of Human Settlements, who each have expertise in property management, housing development and consumer matters pertaining to rental housing.
Fearing Foreclosure: What are your rights as the homeowner?
The recent junk status announcement has shaken us into a quick action of tightening our belts and letting go of luxuries to afford our day to day expenses. This financial condition inhibits the possibility of purchasing a new house, let
How do I cancel a lease?
What happens when a landlord or a tenant wants to cancel a lease? What rules and what legislation apply? What protection does the law provide? If you want to end your lease early, this can be done in situations where:
My neighbour’s noise is a nuisance
So it’s the third night this week you can’t sleep because your new neighbour seems to enjoy playing loud rock music with his band late at night. Normally you wouldn’t mind. However, being kept up till 2am every morning is