At Harcourts, our priority is supporting our clients and the community throughout this challenging time.
During recent conversations we have been asked a number of questions about the state of the rental market, the impact that Coronavirus is having on Landlords and how we are adapting to the changing landscape.
Topics: Property Management, Landlords, COVID-19, TPN
The Rental Housing Tribunal exists to resolve disputes between landlords and tenants. And it’s free!
“The Rental Housing Tribunal is a statutory body established in terms of Section 7 of the Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999 (as amended),” explains Pieter Janse van Rensburg of Just Property. “It is an independent body and its members are appointed by the MEC of each province, in terms of the Rental Housing Act 50/1999, to resolve disputes between landlords and tenants regarding residential properties.”
Topics: Property Management, Richard Gray, Landlords, Harcourts Real Estate
One of the more contentious issues between a landlord and the tenant is almost always the general state of repair and ongoing maintenance and repair issues that crop up within a tenancy. Often, confusion reigns regarding who may be liable for the cost of various elements that can occur within a residential rental. Sadly, more often than not, landlords unfairly assume much liability is the responsibility of the tenant, when it is in actual fact their responsibility as the property owner, says Grant Rea, Certified Residential Rental Specialist with RE/MAX Living.
Topics: Landlords, Tenants, Harcourts Real Estate, Tips for Homeowners
Renting is the smart financial choice for many consumers, but a ‘difficult’ landlord can easily make it feel like the wrong choice, and cause tenants to leave as soon as they possibly can.
Topics: Property Management, Landlords, Harcourts Real Estate
Without tenants our investment properties start to lose their income potential and become another outgoing cost, but sometimes troublesome tenants can be more costly than a potential vacancy.
So what can you do to ensure any early issues that arise with your tenants don’t turn into a major headache down the road? Here are some steps you can take before troublesome tenants become unmanageable.
Topics: Property Management, Landlords, Tenants