The Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999 essentially regulates the relationship between landlords and tenants and it provides for dispute resolution by the Rental Housing Tribunal. It is important for landlords and tenants to familiarise themselves with the contents of the Act together with the Amendment bill to see how changes affect the parties involved…
In order to assist in the resolution of disputes, the Rental Housing Act has certain deemed provisions, impliedly forming part of the agreement between the landlord and tenant. This judgment dealt with the provision stating that if, on the expiration of the lease, the tenant remains in the premises
Movable goods on rental premises fall under the landlord`s lien or hypothec. The rental is secured by the lien/hypothec in favour of the landlord over all movable goods on the premises. This right may only be utilised when the tenant is in arrear with his rental