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Deposit rules, refunds, inspections and what it really costs to move in. Written for tenants, landlords and agents, with the law cited where it matters.
Tenants and landlords · 7 min read
Where a landlord must keep your deposit, the 7, 14 and 21-day refund deadlines, what can be deducted, and what to do if your deposit is not paid back.
Tenants and landlords · 6 min read
A deposit alternative lets you rent without a lump-sum deposit. How it works in South Africa, what it costs, who stays liable, and when cash is the better deal.
Tenants · 6 min read
A worked example comparing a cash rental deposit with a deposit-alternative fee over one and two years, including interest, borrowing costs and the refund gap.
Tenants · 5 min read
Deposit, first month's rent, lease fees, movers and utility connections: a checklist of move-in costs for South African tenants, with a worked example.
Tenants and landlords · 6 min read
Fair wear and tear can't come off your deposit, but damage can. Room-by-room examples, what the law allows landlords to deduct, and how to dispute a deduction.
Tenants and landlords · 6 min read
A room-by-room rental inspection checklist for South Africa, what the law says about joint inspections, and how to record defects so deposit claims stay fair.
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