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As trying as a non-paying tenant may be, landlords cannot change the locks, confiscate possessions or take any other unlawful actions.
02 Feb 2012
Current conditions in the property market mean that landlords now really have “work smarter” to protect their investment and come out ahead.
27 Jan 2012
Letting your property, cottage or perhaps extra space in your home is a great way to earn extra income but do the necessary checks to avoid hassles.
23 Dec 2011
The new maximum 24 month rental clause is likely to see the end of long leases but many landlords are still "blissfully unaware of it".
18 Nov 2011
Attorneys throughout SA are working at providing clients with some means of protection from the ramifications of the new Consumer Protection Act.
17 Nov 2011
Tenants' rights to cancel a lease at short notice could spell 'havoc' for landlords' financial planning, but there are measures to avoid the risk.
26 Oct 2011
The days of using any means to remove tenants are over. Tenants have rights, and if landlords abuse them, they can’t expect sympathy from courts.
11 Oct 2011
Obtaining a 'hypothec' may be a way of achieving payment from a defaulting tenant, but is it worth the cost and the hassle?
22 Sep 2011
Landlords need to be wary of increasing the rent on their property by too big a margin because they may risk losing a good ‘paying’ tenant.
20 Sep 2011
The legal way is lengthy and frustrated landlords should not resort to ‘strong-arm tactics’ to deal with a non-paying tenant, says a legal expert.
19 Sep 2011
The Consumer Protection Act could be used by defaulting tenants to cancel a lease and walk away from a property they can no longer afford to rent.
15 Jul 2011
Landlords are advised to monitor service charges by having copies of bills sent to them and let the tenant pay the landlord for consumption.
06 Jun 2011
Many tenants undertake improvements to properties without a landlord’s consent and find that they are not entitled to any financial compensation.
25 May 2011
For those in a position to buy to rent, leasing property can be good income and a sensible way of paying off a second mortgage, but there are risks.
24 May 2011