A reader would like to know the way forward after the bank account of a family trust was closed, resulting in him being unable to pay his monthly rental. … [Read more...]
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Recouping rental by selling tenant’s goods
Having experienced problems with a tenant, with rent outstanding and damage done to the flatlet, a reader wants to know if he can sell the lodger's goods to recover some of the costs. … [Read more...]
Using tenant’s goods as collateral for collecting arrears
I have been having problems with a tenant, who is several months in arrears with his rent. In addition, he has disturbed the neighbours and refused me entrance to inspect the premises. However, having gained entrance, I discovered that so much damage had been done that the deposit paid would not be enough to repair the flatlet. I am considering legal action to recover the arrears rental, but … [Read more...]
Tenant seeks clarity on lease agreement as owner wants to sell
My landlord is being completely unreasonable. He wants to sell the house I'm renting from him and the potential buyer wants to move in right away. The problem is I still have a year and a half on my rental agreement. I thought I'd be nice and started looking for another place to stay, but I can't find anything of similar standard, at the same rate, in the area where I'm living. So, while I … [Read more...]
Lack of written lease causes tenant anxiety
A reader in a rental dwelling does not have a written lease agreement after her initial three-month arrangement expired. … [Read more...]
No written lease worries tenant
I am renting, but there is currently no written lease in place. I have paid our rent each month as well as the full deposit when we moved in. One month I encountered unforeseen problems and could not pay the rent on time. I spoke to the owner and he gave me an extension, saying he would lock me out if I hadn't paid by the agreed date. I signed an initial three-month contract which expired … [Read more...]
Rented dwelling: Can more tenants move in?
A reader wants to know of any issues which may arise if her family moves in with her mother-in-law who is a tenant in a rented dwelling. … [Read more...]
Can additional tenants move into a rented house?
My father-in-law recently passed away and my mother-in-law, who is a tenant in a rented house, wants our family to stay with her to help with the rent. … [Read more...]
Restricted water supply: What can tenant do?
A tenant is experiencing problems with the supply of water to his rented dwelling and wants to know how to resolve the issue. … [Read more...]
Tenant challenges landlord over faulty geyser
A tenant rented a flat but is unhappy with the state of the dwelling, in particular a faulty geyser, and wants to know what options she has to enforce the landlord to make it habitable. … [Read more...]
My rights: When tenant leaves without a month’s notice
I recently rented out a one-roomed dwelling to a tenant and we had a verbal agreement that he would give once calendar month's notice if he wanted to end the lease. Soon afterwards, his girlfriend moved in without permission. After three weeks, they decided to vacate the property after fighting over the cost of electricity. They gave me two days' notice The tenant has paid a … [Read more...]
Tenant vacates premises without month’s notice
A landlord, whose tenant vacated the premises without giving the agreed month's notice, is querying her rights. … [Read more...]
Tenant drains smallholding’s borehole
A landlord, who owns two neighbouring smallholdings sourcing water from the same borehole, is having sleepless nights due to a troublesome tenant. Her tenant lived on the adjacent property with his wife until their recent divorce, after which she moved out. The landlord has suffered a number of problems with the tenant. He did not pay his rental initially and then refused to provide monthly … [Read more...]
Landlord evicts tenant claiming “assault”
A reader who is being evicted after his vehicle lunged towards the landlord is asking the YourProperty experts for advice. He rents a property on a monthly basis for a period of 12 months and has been in possession for approximately three months. An incident occurred at the end of month two wherein he was driving towards the property, the landlord being in the general proximity, and he … [Read more...]
Tenant evicted after “assault”
Dear YourProperty, I am currently renting a place and my landlord and I have a verbal month-to-month agreement for 12 months. I have been renting it for about three months. When I recently arrived at the property, my foot accidently slipped over the accelerator pedal and my bakkie's wheels started spinning. I was then threatened and accused of assault, which in fact did not … [Read more...]
Tenant
A tenant, also known as a lessee, is a person who rents a property from a landlord. … [Read more...]
Steep rental increases make life difficult for tenant
A tenant whose landlord has implemented several steep rental increases has asked the YourProperty expert for help as the landlord is making life extremely difficult for his family. The reader explains that he, his spouse and two children were offered a flat to stay in during a tough financial period. The flat was initially offered to them free of charge by concerned family members and was … [Read more...]
Tenant in arrears given notice to vacate
A tenant who fell on hard times and was in arrears on his rental has approached the YourProperty expert after his landlord gave him notice to vacate the property. The reader, who is self-employed, explains that he entered into a lease agreement for one year. Then the vehicle he used to conduct his business broke down and the repair costs meant he was unable to pay his rent on time. He … [Read more...]
