Evictions in South Africa: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know
Evicting a tenant or occupier in South Africa is a highly regulated process governed by the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act (PIE Act). Landlords cannot take the law into their own hands. Let’s unpack the legal steps for a lawful eviction, the rights of unlawful occupiers, and why legal […]
Tenant ‘Red Flags’ and How to Avoid Them
The wrong tenant can have a lasting negative effect. The residential property industry continues its upward trajectory, and investors are getting in on the action. However, with the rise of investors choosing to take advantage of low prices and invest in ‘buy-to-let’ properties comes an excess supply of rental properties in areas with high supply […]