Eviction
Common Tenant Scams every Landlord needs to watch out for
Common tenant scams that some tenants use to trick landlords. In this article we recommend steps to reduce your risk of falling victim.
Commercial Eviction
Why is it so important that the right to occupy be terminated?
All tenants derive their ability to occupy the property from some form of consent that was given by the landlord or a person with authority to give the consent (such as an estate agent). Once this consent is given, the tenant has the right to occupy the property until the Read more
Commercial Eviction
My tenant claims he is unemployed and cannot pay rent. What do I do?
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
Lease Agreement
What are the signs that a potential tenant might become a non-paying tenant?
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
Eviction
How do I get an eviction letter?
In our law, a person cannot be evicted without an eviction court order. Sadly, a simple ‘eviction letter’ does not have the same effect as an eviction court order. In order to get an eviction court order in terms of the PIE Act, the following process will need to be Read more
Lease Agreement
How much notice must I give to terminate a lease agreement?
This depends on whether the lease is a fixed-term lease or a periodic lease. In brief, a fixed-term lease agreement is a lease agreement in which the term of the lease is fixed (Eg: June to December) and a periodic lease agreement is one that runs from month-to-month (sometimes it Read more