Tenant Rights

Can I lock out non-paying tenants?

A lot of clients have asked if they can lock out non-paying tenants, and the answer is a straightforward no. The reason why you should not lock out non-paying tenants is that section 16(hA) of the Rental Housing Act specially makes it a criminal offence to unlawfully lock out tenants, Read more

By Bruce Barkhuizen, 1 month2025-08-20 ago

Residential Eviction

Can I disconnect the water and lights of a tenant when they are behind with rent?

The short answer is that you cannot disconnect the water and lights of a tenant without a court order. Also, there are consequences for disconnecting the water and lights of a tenant without following the correct procedure. In terms of section 16(hA) of the Rental Housing Act, it is a Read more

By Bruce Barkhuizen, 2 months2025-08-13 ago

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Can I lock out non-paying tenants?

Can I disconnect the water and lights of a tenant when they are behind with rent?

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