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TPN FAQs

TPN is committed to helping property managers, landlords and estate agents, as well as tenants, understand their rights and obligations.

Landlord FAQ Can I perform a credit check on my prospective tenant
My estate agent is finding the tenant – am I entitled to see the tenant's credit report?
Should the lease agreement by verbal or written?
Who should I ask to sign the lease agreement?
How much deposit should I hold?
Am I obliged to pay the tenant interest on the deposit?
What are my obligations in terms of maintaining the property?
Am I entitled to inspect the property?
If the tenant has not paid the rent – when is it considered late?
What can I do if the tenant fails to pay rent?
Can I lock the tenant out of the property if the rent is not paid?
Can I disconnect the water and lights if the rent is not paid?
Can I cancel the lease early?
Must I perform incoming and outgoing inspections?
Refunding the deposit
Co-owners who should sign the lease?
What happens to the lease if the tenant or landlord dies?

TPN is a registered credit bureau (NCRCB08) which services the rental market in South Africa.
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