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Eviction Attorney Langebaan

Evicting a tenant in South Africa is not as simple as issuing a verbal warning or changing the locks. It is a legal process that follows strict guidelines to protect both landlords and homeowners, which makes having a reputable eviction attorney by your side invaluable. Our team is backed by extensive experience in property law and high success rates.

Working with the right eviction attorney in Langebaan means you benefit from procedural expertise, compliance, and peace of mind knowing your case is in excellent hands. Do not let a disruptive occupier in your home take up too much space in your life.

How RCS Law Helps

Eviction laws in South Africa are primarily governed by the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act, 19 of 1998, also known as PIE. At RCS Law, we remain compliant and give you the confidence to pursue an eviction when it matters.

As a landlord, it is important to understand that no person may be evicted from a property without a court order. You must also keep in mind that intervening by turning off utilities, threatening your tenant, or removing their belongings from your home comes with serious consequences and backfires more often than not.

Pursuing Eviction: When to Start

If your tenant is in breach of their lease, this is the time to pursue eviction and take back control of your property. An eviction attorney in Langebaan from our team can help you navigate the process legally and without delay, while understanding lease clauses before eviction strengthens your position. Situations that warrant an eviction include:

  • Non-payment of rent, without rectification after receiving a written notice of breach.
  • The tenant does not vacate after the lease term has ended or notice has been given.
  • Illegal occupation (a squatter is residing in your property illegally and without a contract).
  • Breach of lease terms (e.g., keeping a pet even though the lease prohibits it, or causing damage to your property).

Eviction Process: 6 Key Steps

  1. Establish grounds for eviction: We will confirm that you have a lawful reason to evict, assessing your lease and considering legal requirements.
  2. Serve written notice: We will formally notify the occupant of your home in writing, allowing them the opportunity to remedy the breach within a stipulated timeframe.
  3. File the eviction application: If the tenant fails to vacate or remedy the breach, we approach the High Court with the required supporting documentation to pursue a formal eviction on your behalf.
  4. Serve court papers: Once the court sets a hearing date, you must give the tenant at least 14 days of notice before the hearing. 
  5. Attend the court hearing: We represent your case and, after hearing both sides, the court decides whether to grant an eviction order.
  6. Enforce through the Sheriff: If your tenant does not vacate in the time allocated, a Court Sheriff may carry out the physical eviction

From dealing with squatters to evicting tenants for illegal activities in South Africa, our legal team ensures a smooth and legally compliant eviction service every time. For assistance from a professional eviction attorney in Langebaan, CONTACT US today or complete our Eviction Services Client Interest form.

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Ralph Smith

Email: ralph@rcslaw.co.za
Phone: 021 202 5965
Cell: 083 537 9310

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Mari Botma

Email: mari@rcslaw.co.za
Phone: 021 202 5965
Cell: 084 987 5224