In almost all legal proceedings, the Courts will usually decide who must pay for the legal costs associated with the underlying legal proceedings and will make a “cost order” to this effect. The normal rule is that “costs follow the cause”, or in other words, the successful party will normally Read more
The very basis of a lease agreement is that the tenant will pay the landlord for the use of the property. If the tenant cannot afford the rent, whether due to unemployment or other factors, the tenant should rather find more affordable accommodation as soon as possible – however, it Read more
While there aren’t any definitive signs, there are some signs that a potential tenant may become a non-paying tenant. Accordingly, we recommend proper vetting and diligence. Some signs that a prospective tenant may become a non-paying tenant include the below signs. Poor Payment Record The prospective tenant has a poor Read more
We are often asked why a landlord should move quickly to evict a non-paying tenant and the answer is actually multifaceted. Loss of Rental Income The most obvious answer to the question is that you are losing money every day that the non-paying tenant is in the property and we Read more