{"id":51229,"date":"2023-09-21T06:07:13","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T04:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/eviction-know-the-facts-20230919-2\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T15:42:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T13:42:06","slug":"eviction-know-the-facts-20230919-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/eviction-know-the-facts-20230919-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Eviction: Know the facts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Evicting tenants from your property can be a lengthy and complex procedure regulated by legislation. Eviction is only legally justified under specific circumstances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following is an outline of the legitimate grounds for eviction and the proper steps to follow when you need to lawfully remove a tenant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-valid-reasons-for-eviction\">Valid reasons for eviction<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Although South African law tends to favour tenants, landlords have the right to evict them if they breach their lease agreements. A well-documented lease agreement serves as the basis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Legal reasons for eviction include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Non-payment of rent, either in full, on time, or altogether (rental arrears).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failure to vacate the property upon lease termination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Involvement in illegal or criminal activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Damage to the property beyond normal wear and tear.<br><br><h6 class=\"standard\">Standard eviction process<\/h6><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Although focusing on the standard eviction process, one can pursue an urgent eviction if the tenant poses a danger. Once you have established a breach of the lease agreement or any other valid reason, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><br>  <span id=\"U101567661895KnD\" style=\"font-weight:bold;font-style:normal;font-family:'Adelle Rg';color:#bebebe;\">Step 1<\/span>: Send a letter of demand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Before commencing eviction proceedings, send a formal letter to the tenant, notifying them of the breach and requesting rectification within a specified timeframe (typically 20 business days). Make it clear that failure to address the issue will result in lease termination and potential eviction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><br>  <span id=\"U101567661895wOC\" style=\"font-weight:bold;font-style:normal;font-family:'Adelle Rg';color:#bebebe;\">Step 2<\/span>: The court process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the tenant remains on the property after lease termination, you must obtain a court order for their lawful eviction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This involves five key steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n <span>1<\/span>. Notify the tenant of your intention to seek an eviction order in court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n <span>2<\/span>. Apply to the court for an eviction notice and a court date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n <span>3<\/span>. The court messenger delivers the eviction notice to the tenant and the local municipality 14 days before the court date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n <span>4<\/span>. If the tenant contests the eviction, the case proceeds to court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n <span>5<\/span>. 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