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Residential Lease Agreement
A Rental Housing Act-aligned lease with deposit interest, inspections and CPA cancellation built in.
Quick answer
A residential lease agreement is a written agreement used by private landlords renting a flat, cottage, room or house in South Africa. This template covers property & occupants, rent, escalation & receipts, deposit in interest-bearing account, joint move-in & move-out inspections and more, drafted with POPIA, the CPA and the ECT Act in mind.
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What's inside
- 01Property & occupants
- 02Rent, escalation & receipts
- 03Deposit in interest-bearing account
- 04Joint move-in & move-out inspections
- 05Refund timelines
- 06Utilities & maintenance
- 07CPA cancellation & lawful eviction
- 08POPIA clause
Good to know
Does a lease have to be in writing?+
No, but under the Rental Housing Act the landlord must put it in writing if the tenant asks. Written is always safer.
Must I pay interest on the deposit?+
Yes. It must sit in an interest-bearing account and the interest belongs to the tenant.
What if I skip the inspections?+
The Act treats the property as returned in good order, so you may have to refund the full deposit.
Is this legal advice?+
No. It's a professionally structured starting point. For high-value or unusual deals, have an attorney review your completed document.
