By Jolane van der Walt-Nieuwoudt (LLB) (LLM) A landlord refusing to return a deposit (plus interest) is an unfortunate reality for many South African lessees who also need the money to pay it towards their new rental agreement’s deposit! Or in other cases, where the money was borrowed and needs to be paid back to […]
By Andries Cornelissen B. Proc, Practical Legal Training, Accredited and Certified Mediator, International Accredited and Certified Mediator London School of Mediation, Certified and Accredited Conflict Coach, Practicing Associate: The Association of Arbitrators, Certified and Accredited AHI Representative The privileged minority who are in a position to own property, enjoy more security than ever before. Post COVID […]
By Andries Cornelissen B. Proc, Practical Legal Training, Accredited and Certified Mediator, International Accredited and Certified Mediator London School of Mediation, Certified and Accredited Conflict Coach, Practicing Associate: The Association of Arbitrators, Certified and Accredited AHI Representative South Africa’s rental housing scene will see major changes once the Rental Housing Amendment Act 35 of 2014 is […]
By Jolané van der Walt (LLB) (LLM) The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the world in unprecedented ways. In addition to the effect on our health, the coronavirus is affecting every single aspect of our lives such as employment, income, food resources, sanitation and housing. Evictions – Lockdown Level 4 and 5 Can I get evicted […]
Question received on the topic of eviction: “Good Day. About a year or so ago I rented a house from an agent when I moved the agent said he’ll just transfer my deposit to the other house that I was about the rent from him. So I moved into the house the rent was […]
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