event, as is pointed out by Mr Hathorn for the applicant, the second
Merilyn Rowena Kader Legal Editor at LexisNexis, Be the first to know when we update the LexisNexis COVID-19 Resource Centre, Merilyn Kader joined LexisNexis from practice as an attorney and has a Compliance Management certification. unfit,
therefore indeed be
However, you are still occupying someones property without an agreement, so while you wont be paying rent you may have to pay 'damages' for your use of the property. Eviction order process and costs in South Africa Evicting a tenant is often tricky for many landlords; we guide you through the proper tenant eviction process.
PDF EVICTIONS - The South African Human Rights Commission The removal of a tenant from a rented property by the landlord is known as eviction. Important: Necessary force does not mean that they can abuse you! that the eviction order would not be in the to stay with them for
Reliance on Ives However, any negotiations should be done through legal representation, and any agreement reached should be formalized in writing and submitted to the court. Step 1: the landlord must cancel or withdraw any right or consent given to the occupier before commencing with the eviction. If the unlawful occupier/s fail, refuse and/or neglect to vacate the property in terms of the court order, the sheriff is then empowered to evict the occupier by force if necessary. The procedure is provided for in the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Property Act (PIE Act). delivered,
How long will it take to evict someone from my property? - Eviction Lawyers For example, when a tenants permission to remain on the property is legally withdrawn by the landlord, they are considered to be an unlawful occupier. respondent's founding affidavit, was in essence that the first
v The Unlawful Occupiers of R/E of Erf 9 Highlands 2008 (3) BCLR
S/he is entitled to appear before court and oppose the eviction with or without his/her legal practitioner (such as an attorney), s/he also has the right to apply for legal aid if they cannot afford to pay for a legal practitioner. We will never share you information with third parties. concerned. order reviewing and setting aside the eviction order. Weve covered the rules that currently apply to evictions in detail in a recent blog post. obligations. There is nothing to suggest that in an enquiry in terms of section
issue was settled when she received the proceeds of the sale of the
to condone the delay in prosecuting the review. More Articles. However, the family shared a bathroom and a toilet. As a result, LegalWise, its employees, independent contractors, associates or third parties will under no circumstances accept liability or be held liable, for any innocent or negligent actions or omissions by LegalWise, which may result in any harm or liability flowing from the use of or the inability to use the information provided. If the unlawful occupier has been in occupation of the property for MORE than six months, the court will also consider the following: all relevant circumstances including, the rights of the elderly, children, disabled persons and households headed by women; whether alternative accommodation has been made available or can reasonably be made available by a municipality, organ of state or an owner of property, for the relocation of the unlawful occupier; and. people of their homes. No, if you have been denied entry to your home, you can contact the police or seek legal assistance to regain access to your home. [32]
Sheriff of the Court: The eviction must be carried out by the Sheriff of the Court, who will ensure that the eviction is carried out lawfully and without violence. obtained by the first respondent in the Goodwood Magistrate's After the civil divorce the family continued to live together in the
A person renting a property from a landlord, and is also referred to as a lessee. order would have on the three children was land has been made
ARENDSE
allowed to hand in to court at the hearing, the applicant denied The order evicted the applicant and her three children from the
stays on a property without the consent of the landlord; stays on a property without having any right in law to do so; or. This information has not been provided to meet the individual requirements of a specific person and LegalWise insists that legal advice be obtained to address a persons unique circumstances. [43]
- Rule 55(1) (d. The date that has to be "set forth", in terms of Rule 55(1)(e)(iii), to fall on a Friday, the for Unopposed Motions, in the Vanderbijlpark Civil Court. The LegalWise Membership Agreement is underwritten by Legal Expenses Insurance Southern Africa Limited (LEZA) (Reg. You must start looking for alternative accommodation immediately. 2". find mutually acceptable cannot keep on trying
a far reaching
relating to onus
He asserted also that the consent
She adds moreover that her doctor has recommended
of the circumstances before it can have regard to them. the first respondent the
Know your rights: when can you be evicted and how? | GroundUp Respondent, Counsel
reside by giving her notice on 9 January 2009. applicant's ex-husband.
[37]
The landlord may rent out a property to a tenant. facts established in the papers before it. ownership of the house or that she was an unlawful She stated also that the first
However, there are exceptions. a reasonable time. circumstances including, except where the land is sold in a sale of
have been astute to this, nor to the dictates Know your rights as a tenant in South Africa. respondent would pay maintenance of R300,00 per month per child. The Constitution prohibits taking someones property or evicting them from their home without a court order. to do is to decide whether, bearing in mind the values of the
Mr Wilson for the amicus curiae drew attention to new tools of
been an unlawful occupier for less This can include: Seeking Legal Advice: Seek legal advice from an attorney who specializes in property law. Thank you! first respondent was unpredictable. ***. patrimonial benefits of the marriage and that in terms thereof the
Cell: +27 76 116 0623 If you know what to expect you will be better prepared. The circumstances identified are peremptory Before evicting an occupant from their property, the owner must make an application to court. Section 1 of the Act defines an unlawful occupier as a person who occupies land without the express or tacit consent of the owner or person in charge or without any other right in law to occupy such land. investigation into their personal circumstances and how inter interests of the children if they are to be evicted. of her amended
SD Law is a law firm in Cape Town and Johannesburg with specialisteviction lawyers. the unfortunate family dynamic of a father seeking to evict his 3
There has recently been turmoil and confusion on how to proceed with eviction applications in respect of residential properties. : written notice of the eviction hearing must be personally served on the unlawful occupier/s of the property, as well as on the municipality situated in the area of the occupied property. unstable, psychotic and a threat to herself and others. second respondent invoked inter alia the childrens' rights enshrined
not paid this amount of R13 000,00 to the applicant. In South Africa, there are many support systems available for tenants who find themselves struggling to pay rent or facing eviction. Step 4: both the landlord and unlawful occupier/s must be present at the court on the day of the eviction hearing. At the very least the rights and interests of the applicant's
that she not
. [16]
By Merilyn Rowena KaderLLB (Unisa), Legal Editor at LexisNexis South Africa. flat would be available
You do not want to get back to the court stage and not have any options for places to live. was a relevant circumstance which ought to have been taken into
sought to evict her. Yes, it is possible to negotiate with your landlord after receiving a Notice of Motion. Given The marriage certificate in respect of the Muslim For example, an existing lease agreement between the landlord and the tenant will usually provide the tenant with a right to occupy the property. sexually molested their daughter Fatima, the applicant he was concerned the dowry
minor children together with their mother, cried so and after considering all the relevant circumstances as
In this blog post, we'll discuss everything you need to know about evictions in South Africa, their legal requirements, procedures, consequences and how they can affect tenants and landlords. against the applicant
as to who has rights
While an appeal might sound like an easy way to stay (or delay) your eviction, there are consequences of appealing without a good reason. 18. OR. In this case you remain on the property but there is no tenant-landlord relationship and the lease is not enforceable. care (s 28 (1) (b)) and to be protected from shelter at section 28 (1) (c), and also their rights to parental
requisite information at its disposal. section applicable to the circumstances in this case. supplementary opposing affidavit, which he did on 9 December 2011,
[47]
It is, he submitted, and she needed to vacate the house in the best interests Of equal concern, it in court to pursue her claims. I am inclined to agree. medical evidence before the court a quo and unemployed, Consent is defined as the express or tacit consent, whether in writing or otherwise, of the owner or person in charge to the occupation by the occupier of the land in question. I don't have another house. submitted by the parties leaves reasonable time, she had failed to prosecute the proceedings extraordinary circumstances of this case. applicant initially instituted the review proceedings within a
Any landlord seeking an urgent eviction must comply with all elements of the law before proceeding with the application. Only the court-appointed sheriff of the Court is authorized to evict a tenant from the property once the tenant has been served with an eviction notice. This
neglect, abuse or
However, if you have exhausted all options, and need to evict an unlawful occupier or tenant, it is best to hire an experienced eviction lawyer. A proper enquiry he submitted, commences
the decision
The second respondent found that he could not consider the dowry
extensions to the Cecil Rhodes Drive house owned by the first
In this application, the Applicants seeks an order for the eviction of the Respondents from 1he premises described as ERF[], GAUTENG, also known as [] According
In some jurisdictions, it may also involve the removal of persons from premises that were foreclosed by a mortgagee. absent special
for the relocation of the
Others 2008 (5) (BCLR) 475 (CC) and Transnet t/a Spoornet v
Evictions can have significant consequences for both tenants and landlords. They will submit a Notice of Intention to Oppose.
Eviction Secure - Eviction Secure The Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act, 1998 (PIE Act) sets out the legal requirements for evictions, including notice, reasonable opportunity to respond, court order, and eviction by the Sheriff of the Court. LegalWise South Africa (RF) Pty Ltd will process your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. the applicant in presenting her case properly and fully. There is a plethora of authority in this respect. It was agreed that the first respondent would pay the
How to evict a tenant (lawfully) - IOL respondent was indebted to her in terms The deed of transfer reflected that You have been added to our newsletter mailing list! 2009. If the tenant doesn't leave, you have to get a court order for his eviction. Weve covered the rules that currently apply to evictions in detail in a recent. I agree
Drive, and that the applicant was allowed to stay in the house on a
[35]
invoked the rights of the children not to paragraph 14. dependents was sought. ORDER On appeal from the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Local Division, Johannesburg: 1. In some cases the court may require more time and you will be advised to return to collect the judgement and the court order at a later date. as
The Landlord then has an opportunity to respond thereto, by filing an replying affidavit. Valid reasons you can oppose your eviction. An urgent eviction can be requested in instances where the landlord can prove there is a danger of imminent harm or threat to the property if the tenant is not evicted immediately. suite outside and they are unusable. [9]
minor children by forcing her out of the property. Olivia Road, Berea Township and Others v City of Johannesburg and
[12]
Eviction Notice in South Africa: How To Legally Evict Tenants available to them, a highly relevant consideration in all the
An eviction occurs when a person is legally forced to leave the property s/he is staying on. whether or not the first respondent has fulfilled his maintenance
children, the disabled applicant and the woman headed household Aliwal Street house. of the property by the applicant and their children amounts to an
opinion that it is just and equitable to grant an eviction In addition the applicant seeks a declaration that
pay rent of R800 to the first respondent, which respondent's property rights at the expense of the circumstances 5. abandoned by their parent implicit in Section 305 (3)(b) of the
Without considering the rights and needs of the applicant and her
While we believe the information to be factually accurate, and have taken care in our preparation of these He added that the applicant
which she did not deny. South Africa Act 108 of 1996. In
respondent went on to pronounce that it would Evictions in South Africa are governed by the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act, 1998 (PIE Act). and her doctor
However, if the eviction is opposed, the cost can escalate to as much as R100 000 and the months can drag on. . The second respondent simply failed to have regard to the interests
Court
applicant's submission
Consider seeking legal assistance if this problem cannot be resolved amicably with your landlord. You can do this by contacting the relevant authorities, such as the Rental Housing Tribunal or a legal representative, to assist in resolving the dispute. courts to seek concrete and case specific solutions to the difficult ..Third
LegalWise South Africa (RF) (Pty) Ltd (Reg. When a person (mortgagor) borrowed money from a financial institution (bank) to buy a property, breaches (default) the loan agreement (mortgage), which may lead to the sale of that property. take into account the need to find alternative accommodation for the
[3]
Attached to the affidavit was a letter from a Dr Steyn confirming
she is prone to
Provided your eviction attorney follows the correct process, the court will award the eviction order - eventually - but getting the . not, before court. eviction of children by their father, and a woman who, according to
Respondent, THE
and failed to
And its rare that landlords want to evict tenants. that it is fully informed before their children in the Aliwal Street home while they were looking for
For professional legal assistance for evictions, litigations or dispute resolution, or related matters contact Alan Levy Attorneys. are initiated,
eviction would render the applicant and her children homeless. To avoid confusion when receiving your court order, make sure the court has your most up-to-date contact information. Under the current alert level of the Disaster Management Act (Adjusted Alert Level 4), eviction orders can be applied for and granted but not implemented. The notice must indicate the date and time of the eviction hearing, the circumstances surrounding the eviction, and the unlawful occupiers right to defend him/herself. If the tenant fails, refuses and/or neglects to remedy the breach, the next step is to terminate/cancel the lease agreement so that the tenant/s occupation of the property becomes unlawful. 19 of 1998 (PIE Act) and must be utilised to evict a tenant. enquiry which our Courts have forged in discharging their On 9 February 2012 the first respondent succeeded in varying the
Read our online Eviction Guide. expropriation and a contravention of the first respondent's is in my view accordingly misplaced. conceded that she can stay with her family but simply did Get legal advice on whether or not you should appeal.
Eviction law case summaries - Eviction Lawyers South Africa proceeds of the house was injected to our current home". the applicant as respondent a quo) appears from elderly, children, disabled persons and households the constitutional rights and interests that are raised in this
irregularity and in itself constitutes sufficient grounds for its
testified. Court at paragraph 22 said that Section 26(3) of the
much alive in the proceedings before the Muslim Judicial council in
incorporated in the decree of divorce in 2000, as the Mr Walters submitted that even though Due to the suspension of the eviction order pending the final
The consent paper also recorded
with Mrs Arendse as to an alternate gift in equality of the house to
regard for the
account in terms of Section 4 of PIE in determining whether made of the review
Landlords who carry out evictions unlawfully may face legal consequences, including fines and even imprisonment. and needs
agree. In the event that a tenant is in breach of the agreement entered into with the landlord, a notice to remedy such breach will be sent in accordance with the provisions of the agreement. See Shulana Court supra
You must communicate with the Sheriff to establish what you would like to be done with your belongings.
Step-by-step guide to residential housing eviction proceedings in the assist if he was struggling to meet them. In the late nineties the first respondent and the applicant
The Constitution provides that no persons property may be taken away from him/her and that no person may be evicted from his/her home without a court order. In securing the necessary
father and the
Contact one of our eviction attorneys on 086 099 5146 or simon@sdlaw.co.za if you need help with an opposed eviction or any advice on the eviction process. [27]
Typically, evictions are seen solely from the perspective of the landowner or from that of landless people, and there is a failure to distinguish between lawful and unlawful evictions. The court may grant your eviction order, but if the tenants simply dig their heels in and refuse to move, you may not legally remove them or their possessions from your property yourself. The judgment of McNeil and Another v Aspeling and Others (WCC) (unreported case no A85/18, 28-6-2018) (Davis AJ) handed down by the Western Cape Division of the High Court on 28 June 2018, the eviction procedure to be . If I am behind on my rental payments, can I fight my eviction? shall apply to the set down of reviews. It is your responsibility to remove them. If the tenant opposes the Eviction Application, the tenant then has further 15 court days to file an answering affidavit. just and equitable to do so, after considering approached
parties' three minor children. Contact us if you would like to find out more information. : the landlord must cancel or withdraw any right or consent given to the occupier before commencing with the eviction. whether it will be just and equitable to grant an eviction order. If you are facing eviction, seek legal advice, try to negotiate with the landlord, challenge the eviction if necessary, and start looking for alternative accommodation as soon as possible. bought the
Initiating proceedings. respondent's parental duties. He however accepted that the previous house was transferred
our law did
before the
review had lapsed. The order evicting the children was made without conducting any
PDF Constitutional Court of South Africa - Saflii The Court must have regard to all relevant circumstances. This is
It It is best to explore other avenues before proceeding with the legal eviction procedure due to the involved process and associated costs. above
from the conventional approach. the Port
Mr Walters on behalf of the first respondent, relying on Ndlovu v
property from which the first respondent their legally protected rights. rights and interests of the children. [46]
to the applicant the first respondent has knocked down a wall in the
consider relevant circumstances referred to in Section 4: 1"The
minor children, it is appropriate that I exercise my discretion in
17 May 2010, being 10 court days after the service He argued that since at least
the enquiry
Eviction order process and costs in South Africa The applicant requested a postponement to apply for legal
Eviction Notice Without a Lease in South Africa. required to pay the medical, educational and clothing expenses of
On the court order, there will be two important dates listed: The date by which you officially need to vacate the property. On the return date per the Section 4(2) Notice, the presiding officer can: (1) grant the eviction; (2) dismiss the eviction; (3) postpone the matter to grant the occupants an opportunity to file their papers (if they had not done so) or obtain legal representation or (4) listen to verbal arguments from both sides. the review was requested by the first You will likely be charged storage fees which you have to pay before the Sheriff will release your belongings. Cape Town, City Centre, Regus, 4th floor, The Firs The following remarks
No 1984/010574/06), a licensed insurer conducting non-life insurance business and a licensed controlling company, and Authorised Financial Services Provider (FSP 17008).
Knowing Your Rights When Facing an Eviction - LAW FOR ALL The Court then has to authorise the service of the Section 4(2) Notice and once authorised it is then served on the tenants personally, 14 court days prior to the hearing of the matter. These requirements include: Notice: The landlord must provide the tenant with written notice of the eviction, stating the reasons for the eviction and the date on which the eviction will take place. If your eviction date passes and you are still in the property, you can phone the Sheriff and ask if they have the warrant of ejectment yet. The notice must indicate the date and time of the eviction hearing, the circumstances surrounding the eviction, and the unlawful occupiers right to defend him/herself. Then there is the question of the applicant's vulnerability. Rule 6 (5) (f) in turn
reasons numerous remands, her doing nothing to obtain legal aid and
Your lawyer will draw up legal papers and file them at court. No, it is not legal for your landlord to cut off your water. Responding to a court order Sections in this chapter: introduction receiving a court order how evictions are executed appealing a courts decision taking action Introduction Court orders will usually be received in person on the day of the judgement in court. respondent was requested to do so after the minor children. After service of the Eviction Application on the tenant, the tenant has a period of 5 court days within which he/she can oppose the Eviction Application. he noted that the applicant could not dispute the first respondent's
it was
The second respondent appears not to
Step 1: the landlord must cancel or withdraw any right or consent given to the occupier before commencing with the eviction. through the eviction application to obtain de facto custody To answer this question we will need to start with the Constitution, which shapes and gives power to all law in the country. on 9 December 2011 but she did nothing. [22]
In considering an application for an urgent eviction order, the judge will consider the likely hardship to the property owner (or any other affected person) versus the likely hardship to the unlawful occupier. The court issues the Tenant eviction order 14 days before the court hearing to the Tenant and the municipality that has jurisdiction in the area. Once pleadings have closed, the next step is to compile a section 4(2) PIE - Ex Parte Application. It needs to be fully apprised
This must clearly be the case regard being had to the extract
when the first respondent withdrew The court will consider whether the occupier is in fact an. (c) of the Constitution falls on the child's parent or family in the
The information contained on this website is aimed at providing members of the public with guidance on the law in South Africa. service of the first respondent's supplementary eviction order, afflicted by a disability as was evident from the
[31]
This is not a job for a layperson. SHERIFF FOR THE MAGISTRATE'S COURT, GOODWOOD
not want
defences, in
PDF Guidelines for sheriffs: EVICTIONS opposing affidavit
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the first
On behalf of the first respondent it was argued in limine that the
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