The Organisation of Civic Rights team, faced by a huge volume of tenancy queries, continues to provide advice to tenants during the lockdown period.
The lockdown has exacerbated our insecurities with people preoccupied with economic survival, as much as overcoming the Covid-19 scourge
Occupation becomes a monthly agreement if tenant remains in the dwelling
A tenant has the right, at the inception, to receive and occupy a leased property that is not only fit for the condition it is let but also habitable.
Including a reasonable escalation amount
This can be tricky, as they too have rights and a legal process must often be followed
Unfair lease contracts may be made null and void
Disconnecting or restricting water, electricity or facilities is governed by rules to protect the parties in a lease
It's too late for tenants to fight the court order when the sheriff comes knocking at their door, writes DR SAYED IQBAL MOHAMED
Drives to make blocks safe is vital, but people must be taken into account writes Dr Sayed Iqbal Mohamed is chairperson of the Organisation of Civic Rights
