Evicting a Tenant vs an Unlawful Occupier: What Property Owners Must Know
South African landlords often make one critical mistake: treating every occupier who refuses to leave a property the same. The law clearly distinguishes between a tenant and an unlawful occupier, and confusing the two can derail the entire eviction process. The starting point is simple: does the person have lawful consent or a legal right […]
Legal vs. Constructive Eviction: What Every Landlord Must Know
In the framework of South African law, tenants enjoy a substantial degree of protection. However, landlords retain the right to legally evict tenants under certain conditions. A tenant who breaches their lease agreement may be evicted for reasons including, but not limited to, rental arrears, refusal to leave post-lease expiration, illegal activities on the premises, […]