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How does the Rental Housing Amendment Bill benefit tenants?

Tenants will benefit from the new regulations around renting, specifically from having written lease agreements.
Property Advice
Private Property Reporter
23 Jun 2015

The Rental Housing Amendment Bill

What changes will this make to the Rental Housing Act?
Property Advice
Private Property Reporter
23 Jun 2015

Should maintenance be stated in the lease agreement?

Landlords should maintain the structure of a property, while tenants maintain items within the property.
Property Advice
Private Property Reporter
23 Jun 2015

Is a landlord obligated to secure the property?

According to the Rental Housing Amendment Bill, a property must be fit for the purpose for which it was let.
Property Advice
Private Property Reporter
23 Jun 2015

How do rental deposit refunds work?

Find out when and how rental deposit refunds should be made, according to the Rental Housing Act.
Property Advice
Private Property Reporter
23 Jun 2015

What is the Rental Housing Tribunal?

The Rental Housing Tribunal is used by landlords and tenants to settle disputes.
Property Advice
Private Property Reporter
22 Jun 2015

What happens if you disregard the Rental Housing Amendment Bill?

Should a landlord have a dispute with a tenant, a written lease agreement will be necessary at the Rental Housing Tribunal.
Property Advice
Private Property Reporter
22 Jun 2015

Do all landlords need to provide a lease agreement?

All landlords will need lease agreements, according the amendments to the Rental Housing Act.
Property Advice
Private Property Reporter
22 Jun 2015

Does the "Voetstoets" clause still apply to lease agreements?

The Rental Housing Amendment Bill now requires that the landlord maintains and places the property fit for the purpose for which it was let.
Property Advice
Private Property Reporter
22 Jun 2015

Should an attorney be used to draft a lease agreement?

Tenant Profile Network offers lease agreement packs, which is a standardised set of legal documents in accordance with the Rental Housing Act.
Property Advice
Private Property Reporter
22 Jun 2015