Renting

There is no general cap on rent increases in South Africa. See what your lease controls, what to do if you fall behind, and why you can't be locked out.

Rental scams share the same signs: a price too good to be true, pressure to pay before viewing, and a landlord who is never available. Here is what to do.

The Rental Housing Tribunal hears landlord and tenant disputes for free. Learn what it can decide, what it cannot, and how to bring a complaint.

Leaving a rental before the lease ends is rarely free, but you have options. See what the law says, what a landlord can charge and how to limit the cost.

The law requires a joint inspection when you move in and before you leave a rental. Here is how to do both properly and protect your deposit.

What South African tenants and landlords can expect of each other, from deposits and repairs to evictions and the Rental Housing Tribunal.

How rental deposits work in South Africa: where the money is kept, who earns the interest, and the deadlines for refunding it after the lease ends.

Before you sign a lease, check the landlord, the lease terms, the condition of the home and your costs. A practical checklist for South African renters.