Rental FAQ Guide

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Whether you are a first time tenant or seasoned landlord, we take a look at what you need to know about property rentals in South Africa with our regularly updated frequently asked questions section

Do I have to sign a written lease?
What information should be in a lease?
Should I ask for a deposit?
Can I increase the rent in the middle of the lease period?
Can I evict my tenant?
Can I enter the property without my tenant's permission?
Can I change the locks and lock my tenant out?
What can I do if my tenant damaged the property?
Can the landlord and/or estate agent do a credit check on me?
Am I allowed to know why my rental application was denied?
To what extent should a landlord maintain a property?
Can I withhold the rent if the landlord doesn't maintain the property?
Can a landlord cancel my lease when the property is sold?
Who is the rental housing tribunal?
How can I end my lease early
What type of complaints may be lodged with the Rental Housing Tribunal?
What happens when your lease agreement ends?
How do you negotiate a fair rental increase?
What questions must a landlord ask their rental estate agent?
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