Non-Paying or Problem Tenant? Evict Legally with our help
Are you struggling to manage a difficult tenant? Problematic tenants can cause serious financial and legal challenges for landlords, while also creating complications for managing agents. With the help of a professional eviction attorney from RCS Law, you can reclaim possession of your property. Our comprehensive eviction services are tailored to your needs, and we always represent your best interests.
In South Africa, evictions are notoriously contentious – no landlord plans to evict, or expects the worst from their tenants. In most cases, thorough tenant screening and well-drafted, legally compliant lease agreements provide landlords with sufficient protection. If you need assistance, our services extend to property law. We draft comprehensive and legally sound lease agreements to give you peace of mind as a landlord and an agent.
Legal Evictions
While tenancy disputes are common and can often be resolved through proper communication, certain cases warrant eviction. Is your property less of an investment and more of a burden due to difficulties with a non-paying or problem tenant? Evict legally with our help! Our eviction services align with PIE (Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land) Act, the Rental Housing Act and the Consumer Protection Act.
No matter the situation, there is never a legal exception that will allow you to evict a tenant without a court order. You are not permitted to change the locks or remove your tenant’s furniture in a moment of frustration. This can result in serious consequences for you, including criminal charges or fines. Need to evict a tenant? RCS Law can help.
Grounds for Tenant Eviction:
- Consistent failure to pay rent on time, with some rental payments skipped completely;
- Breaching the lease terms in any way (this could be keeping pets if not allowed, or subletting without authorisation);
- Conducting Illegal or criminal activity on the premises;
- Constantly causing nuisances or disturbances to neighbours;
- Causing property severe property damage; and
- Refusal to vacate after the lease term lawfully comes to an end.
Legal Steps for Eviction
What are the legal steps to evict a tenant? The process is structured and best handled by experienced professionals. Our team provides an affordable and transparent eviction service to help you achieve the best results possible, following the steps below:
- Give Written Notice (Lease Breach);
- High Court Application for an Eviction Order;
- Serve Court Papers with enough notice (at least 14 days);
- Attend the Court Hearing, presenting your case; and
- If successful, the removal of the illegal occupiers by the Sheriff of the High Court.
Trying to manage a non-paying or problem tenant? Evict Legally with our help. There is a lot that goes into each step of the legal eviction process, which we outlined above. It helps to work with eviction attorneys who understand the legalities and potential complications of the process. To get started, CONTACT US or complete and submit our Eviction Services Client Interest Form today.