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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.

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  • Tenant FAQ
  • Landlord FAQ
  • Legal

 Legal

National Credit Act


 Retention Periods
 Does the National Credit Act Apply to Leases
 Is the consumer's consent required to perform a credit check?
 What are the legal requirements before loading a default?
 How long does information display on a credit profile?
 What is the maximum interest rate the landlord can charge the tenant (incidental credit)

Consumer Protection Act


 Does the Consumer Protection Act apply to Leases
 Does the tenant have a cooling off period?
 Who does the Consumer Protection Act apply to?
 Who does the Consumer Protection Act not apply to?
 Can the tenant cancel the lease early?
 The ordinary course of business in the consumer protection act and its impact on lease agreements
 Must a tenant be provided with an Electrical Certificate of Compliance?

Rental Housing Act


 Who does the Rental Housing Act apply to
 Must a lease agreement be in writing?
 Does the landlord have to issue rental receipts?
 Deposit (account, interest)
 When must the deposit be refunded by?
 Who must attend the inspection?
 Is there a maximum percentage rent can be increased?

Common Law


 7 days grace period myth
 Spoliation
 A Landlord's Tacit Hypothec
 Huur Gaat Voor Koop

About TPN

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