Adhere to rental regulations during lockdown period
8 April 2020
Due to the national lockdown as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, there is much confusion in the rental property market and a tenant’s obligation to pay rent.
The Western Cape Rental Housing tribunal would like to take this opportunity to remind landlords and tenants of the following:
In terms of section 26 of the Constitution: “No one may be evicted from their home or have their home demolished without an order of court made after considering all the relevant circumstances. No legislation may permit arbitrary evictions.”
A tenant may not be evicted without a court order even if the tenant is in breach of the rental agreement e.g. non-payment of rent.