WHO IS LIABLE FOR TENANT’S COUNCIL BILLS?

WHO IS LIABLE FOR THE TENANT’S COUNCIL BILLS?   Many investors have heard of and in certain instances have fallen victim to being liable for payment of Council bills incurred by their tenant.  In this article I deal with who is liable for the tenant’s Council...

CPA: WHAT IS REASONABLE LEASE CANCELLATION FEE

CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT: WHAT IS A REASONABLE CANCELLATION FEE FOR PREMATURE CANCELLATION OF A  LEASE AGREEMENT? The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) has introduced some far-reaching consequences to suppliers and consumers.  The CPA has created numerous new rights and...

NEW LEGISLATION IMMINENT- POPI: ARE YOU ALL SET?

NEW LEGISLATION IMMINENT- POPI: ARE YOU ALL SET? The Protection of Personal Information Act (“POPI”) was recently passed by the National Assembly and is now awaiting enactment. POPI will have as its main aim the protection of personal information. It has been stated...

TOLLS TO CAUSE MASS TENANT MIGRATION – Property24

TOLLS TO CAUSE MASS TENANT MIGRATION – Property24 The introduction of e-tolling is set to cause a major upheaval in the Gauteng property market, and especially in the rental sector.“The toll fees are going to place an additional strain on household budgets and...