Courts must brace for tsunami of rental disputes as lockdown squeezes tenants
The Organisation of Civic Rights team, faced by a huge volume of tenancy queries, continues to provide advice to tenants during the lockdown period.
A dismal future looms for tenants in wake of coronavirus pandemic
The lockdown has exacerbated our insecurities with people preoccupied with economic survival, as much as overcoming the Covid-19 scourge
Everything you need to know about re-negotiating a new lease agreement
Occupation becomes a monthly agreement if tenant remains in the dwelling
This is why tenants must be cautious before signing a lease
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.
What the Rental Housing Act states must be on a lease
Including a reasonable escalation amount
What happens to the owner-landlord if the tenant in a share block is considered a threat to shareholders?
This can be tricky, as they too have rights and a legal process must often be followed
Rental Tribunals and its ‘problematic’ clauses
Unfair lease contracts may be made null and void
What you need to know about the laws of rental occupation
Disconnecting or restricting water, electricity or facilities is governed by rules to protect the parties in a lease
RENTAL WATCH: Why you should comply with eviction order
It's too late for tenants to fight the court order when the sheriff comes knocking at their door, writes DR SAYED IQBAL MOHAMED
RENTAL WATCH: The right to accommodation is a basic human right
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