Can a tenant complain about a landlord in South Africa?

Rents can be freely negotiated in South Africa. However, the tenant can file a complaint with the Rental Housing Tribunal if the landlord is charging too much rent for poor-quality accommodation. The tribunal can order the landlord to reduce the rent if the building is not well maintained.

What to do if tenant is in arrears on rent?

Remember the Notice only means because they remain in breach your are entitled to apply to the court fo a Court Possession Order. Should you apply for possession there will ALWAYS be a court hearing see Preparing Court Hearing and Outcomes. At the hearing the Judge will inform the Tenant pay £X and vacate no later than Y date.

How often do landlords have to tell tenants when rent is due?

So if rent is expected on the first of each month, the tenant should be allowed until the third or fifth of the month to pay. As a landlord it is vital that you inform the tenant about when rent is due and they with be considered late in their payment.

Can a landlord give you a demand letter?

Being a landlord can be great when you have a good tenant. However; not all tenants are good and sooner or later there will come a time when you have to evict someone. Eviction is a process that starts with a demand letter.

What should I do if my tenant owes me money?

This is where the court converts your CCJ into a legal charge (like a mortgage) which is registered against the debtors property – ie house or flat (or other land if they have it). After this has been done, you can then make a separate application to the court for an order for sale, to recoup your money.

Is it bad for a landlord to ask for a rent increase?

If the tenant is a good tenant, and the landlord would like them to stay in the house, they should say so. There’s no harm in the landlord telling the tenant that he or she hopes they will stay. A raise in rent could result in the tenant leaving the property and the landlord needing to fill the vacancy.

What makes a tenant a problem for a landlord?

Hoarding, unauthorized roommates, late (or no) rent payments, illegal activities — tenant issues come in all shapes, sizes and levels of severity. Even with the most rigorous tenant screening process and property rules in place, if you are a landlord or property manager, you are going to deal with a problem tenant at some point during your career.

What are the rights and responsibilities of a landlord?

There are a few things to keep in mind before you embark on mitigating an issue with your tenant. Each state and municipality has unique laws and ordinances. Make sure you have a clear understanding of your landlord rights and responsibilities, tenant rights, and the basic workings of specific notices and eviction procedures.