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Power to the people
Many of us are struggling to make ends meet as the cost of living seems to go up dramatically every month. The prices of food, petrol and clothing are increasing at an alarming rate and the news that some landlords are ...
Rather get it in writing
There’s no doubt that being a tenant can be difficult: landlords generally wield a great deal of power and while the obvious answer would be to move from the premises, this is often not feasible – particularly when a landlord ...
Stress in the salon
Stormy weather is a phenomenon that leaves no one altogether untouched. Being a lady of sensible solutions, I tend to deal with storms in the most practical way possible, and so whether it’s wind, rain or an emotional furore, I ...
Get moving!
No one who has ever moved will tell you that it is easy. Regardless of whether you are moving down the street or across the world, it is a stressful and emotional experience. However, the process is a critical step in embracing ...
Pay up or ship out
The thought of being evicted from your home for not paying rent is extremely terrifying and most tenants will move heaven and Earth to ensure that this is paid on time. However, evictions are on the increase and as we discussed ...
Underdogs CAN win
It’s not such fun being the underdog. I experienced it just the other day when I broke down on the side of the freeway. Suddenly the size and make of my vehicle were immaterial. I stood there in the half-light, knowing that it ...
Be a savvy landlord
Savvy landlords say that early investments and long-term strategies boost their buy-to-let bottom lines. Being successful in this sphere of the property business requires a holistic approach ...
Mystery of the missing deposit
All good things come to an end. So fortunately do all bad things. And we were rather excited that galpal’s relationship with Lord Awful, her misogynist landlord, was in its twilight days. Not a moment too soon. When one starts ...
Unlawful evictions
Statements made by two government officials namely Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti, and Minister of Human Settlements Lindiwe Sisulu, have been plastered all over South African newspapers recently. The ...
Begone, bad tenant
Ask any landlord and he will tell you that the law protects the tenant far more than it does the homeowner. Ask the average tenant the same question and you're likely to hear that landlords abuse ...