Tribunal Tuesday 1 Presentation

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00:00You know you have rights as a tenant and as a landlord? You do, and I'm here to break it down

00:06for you, quick and clear. Let's get into it. As a tenant or landlord, you are protected by the law.

00:16The Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999 is the law, and the Rental Housing Tribunal is the body

00:23created by that law to enforce and administer it. The Act protects both tenants and landlords

00:31from exploiting each other and against other forms of unfair rental practices. So the Tribunal

00:39has expertise in legal matters, property management, housing development, and consumer matters.

00:47A ruling by the Tribunal is regarded as an order of the Magistrates' Court.

00:53It is an offence in terms of Section 16 of the Rental Housing Act 1999 not to comply

01:01with the Rental Housing Tribunal summons. So therefore, you may be convicted.

01:08So as a landlord, you have a right to receive prompt and regular payment of rental, to recover

01:15unpaid rental, to receive the dwelling back on a termination of a lease in a good state,

01:21and to claim compensation for damage to a dwelling caused by the tenant.

01:27As a tenant, you have a right not to have your home searched, your property searched, your

01:34possessions seized, and the privacy of your communication infringed.

01:37In conclusion, whether you are a tenant or a landlord, the law is on your side, but only if you know your rights.

01:57The Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999 and the Rental Housing Tribunal exist to protect both parties,

02:06to promote fairness and resolve disputes effective.

02:10For more information, do not hesitate to contact the Eastern Cape Department of Human Settlements.

02:17Don't wait until there's a problem. Stay informed, stay protected, because when you know your rights,

02:27you can stand your ground. Knowledge is power. Use it.