by mafadi-super | Sep 7, 2020 | General, Landlord & Tenant, Mafadi, Property Management, Renting
We are more than pleased to enter Level 2 of the National lockdown. The president of the republic, Cyril Ramaphosa made this long awaited announcement on 15 August 2020. This announcement means that some of the activities will resume as per usual as well as most of...
by mafadi-super | Oct 17, 2018 | Apartment Living, Mafadi, Property, Property Management, Renting, Student Life
If you’re a student relocating to further your studies or you’ve just starting your first job and you are now looking to rent your first apartment, what can you expect? Either way, you may not be exactly clear on what steps need to be taken. Hopefully we can guide you...
by mafadi-super | Aug 31, 2018 | Apartment Living, General, Landlord & Tenant, Mafadi
There are many reasons why a lease might be cancelled early. Whatever the reasons, all are subject to the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) and the Rental Housing Act (RHA), and both fall under the South African law. Let us examine the reasons and the implications...
by mafadi-super | Aug 15, 2018 | General, Landlord & Tenant, Mafadi, Renting
Moving into a rental property will more often than not come with the occasional hiccup, but no more than when a dispute arises about whose responsibility it is regarding the maintenance of the property. Disputes of this nature can often escalate to a point where a...
by mafadi-super | Jul 9, 2018 | Landlord & Tenant, Mafadi, Renting
Moving into a new apartment or house can be exciting, but unless you are fully aware of your rights as a tenant, it can become a nightmare when things go wrong. Depending on your lease agreement alone to protect you can sometimes be inadequate when disputes between...
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by mafadi-super | May 29, 2018 | General, Landlord & Tenant, Mafadi
There are many types and forms of leases, but for the purpose of this article, we will confine it to dwelling rentals. So what exactly is a lease? In layman’s terms, it is an agreement (contract) between two parties, yourself (the lessee), and the landlord or letting...
