by ContentEditor | Jan 16, 2025 | Legal
The Ultimate Compliance Checklist for South African Businesses In the ever-evolving regulatory landscape of South Africa, compliance is a critical component of business success. Navigating the complexities of compliance can be challenging, but having a comprehensive... 
by ContentEditor | Jan 16, 2025 | Legal
Why Compliance Should Be Your Top Business Priority in 2025 In South Africa’s rapidly changing regulatory landscape, compliance has become more critical than ever. During 2025, South African businesses must prioritise compliance to navigate the complexities of... 
by ContentEditor | Jul 26, 2024 | Lease, Legal, Uncategorised
Acts of God and Your Lease: Understanding Your Rights Natural disasters can wreak havoc on our lives, and when they damage your rental property, it can be a stressful and confusing time. Understanding your rights as a tenant or landlord is crucial. What Happens When... 
by ContentEditor | Jul 15, 2024 | Lease, Legal
Even without a formal lease agreement, you still have rights as a tenant! Imagine you rent a garden flat, pay a deposit and rent consistently, but there’s no signed lease. When you move out, the landlord refuses to return your deposit. What can you do? Key... 
by ContentEditor | Jul 1, 2024 | Lease, Legal, Uncategorised
Landlords in South Africa, beware! According to the Rental Housing Regulations, including a fixed penalty clause in your lease agreement for late rent payments can be considered an unfair practice. Here at SSLR Attorneys, we want to ensure our clients are up-to-date... 
by ContentEditor | May 6, 2024 | Eviction, Lease, Legal, Uncategorised
Does ESTA allow for the eviction of unlawful occupants? In simple terms, South African law requires residential evictions of long-term land occupants and labour tenants to comply with the Extension of Security of Tenure Act 62 of 1997 (‘ESTA’). However, whether the...