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Beware the dodgy agent

A couple of years ago there was a damning documentary that aired on British television, highlighting criminality within the real estate sector in that country.

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Scam Hits Real Estate

Nothing, it seems, is sacred in South Africa these days, particularly when it comes to money. Credit cards are skimmed, bank accounts hacked and in the latest scam doing the rounds, funds are being misappropriated from ...

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What to do if your tenants don't pay rent

If a landlord finds himself in a situation where a tenant is not paying his rent, then it is best to initiate legal action as soon as possible to avoid months of lost income in rent, says Michael Bauer, general manager of IHFM, ...

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When Rent Increases Hurt

Times are getting tougher for South Africans. The cost of electricity, petrol and food are soaring. It has also become far more expensive to own a home, and the amounts paid on property rates have been steadily climbing over the ...

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When can a landlord withhold a tenants' deposit?

Q&A with Michelle Dickens from the Tenant Profile Network. Transcript: So the tenants deposit is held on behalf of the tenant, We must remember that it is his deposit that is held in trust and it is there to be used in certain ...

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What maintenance is a tenant responsible for?

Q&A session with Michelle Dickens from the Tenant Profile Network. Transcript: Wear and tear is a very challenging topic to discuss for tenants and landlords because what is a material defect for a tenant might not be a material ...

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What are the legal limitations of the Rental Housing Tribunal?

Q&A with Michelle Dickens from the Tenant Profile Network. Transcript: The Rental Housing Tribunal has the authority of the Magistrates court. So when a tenant or landlord approached the Rental Housing Tribunal its a free service ...

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What are the benefits of an incoming/outgoing faults inspection?

Q&A with Michelle Dickens from the Tenant Profile Network. Transcript: The first thing about an incoming and outgoing inspection is that it is a legal requirement in terms of the Rental Housing Act. It must be performed jointly ...

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How should a Landlord deal with a non-paying tenant?

Q&A with Michelle Dickens from the Tenant Profile Network. Transcript: Non-Paying tenants are about 1 in 10 tenants and we find that the majority of them will, if you cancel the lease early, vacate the property. You have got ...