Landlord and tenant inspections
The Rental Housing Amendment Act[1], section 4B (4) and (5) determines that the tenant and property owner must jointly, before the tenant moves into the dwelling, inspect the dwelling for any defect and damage. It further determines that the same procedure must be followed when the tenant vacates the property, and this inspection must be […]
What you should know about the new Property Practitioners Act
The long-awaited Property Practitioners Act finally came into effect this year and brings with it significant changes to the real estate industry. The Act takes a more consumer-focused approach and is premised on the need for transformation in the property sector. Property practitioners The Act has widened its scope of application by consolidating all role […]