Rental Viewpoint

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If the lease agreement has already expired, but the tenant refuses to leave the property, the landlord may legally proceed with an eviction.

One of the steps you can consider, is seeking legal help from an attorney specialising in landlord-tenant law to get your rental deposit back.

Short-term rentals in Cape Town are booming as tourists arrive seeking a beautiful holiday and local families decide to semigrate.

Tenants can make or break the success of your rental. As a landlord, you want to choose reliable people who will make life as a landlord worthwhile.

Some of the qualities landlords look for in acceptable tenants include discussing maintenance issues, maintaining the property, and paying their rent on time.

Property management tools can make all the difference between failure and success when you are a landlord and trying to manage multiple properties

Some touches from previous eras can make your property stand out, so consider what would be good to save. Work on your budget and create a decor scheme.

Do I need a rental agent, how much can I charge for property rental, these are only some of the questions we answer in the article. Read on for more info.

Discover your responsibilities as a landlord and how to best navigate the maintenance of your property.

Landlord insurance is there to make managing property easier for landlords. Many painful costs are covered with a landlord insurance policy.

Buy-to-let is the act of purchasing a property to rent out. Investing in this type of commercial real estate in South Africa can be a great way to generate income

An unopposed eviction roughly costs between R10 000 and R15 000. However, once it becomes an opposed eviction, the cost can increase to R100 000.

As a tenant, can you sublet your home whether short term or long term? The simple answer is yes if allowed by your lease agreement.

When hiring a rental agent to manage your property on your behalf, do some research and see which rental agents are most popular in your area.

New landlords, get your questions about leases, rent, and landlord rights answered with our guide to a landlord’s responsibilities in South Africa. Read more here.

Ensuring that your property is fit for rental will not only attract tenants and keep it occupied, but will protect your valuable asset.

Renting out properties might bring in a steady cash, but if you don’t choose the right rental agent your property investments could be at risk.

If you do not have a good calibre tenant who pays on time or looks after the property, you can quickly be left out of pocket. A rental agent can help.