Residential Lease Agreement

RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT (Fixed-Term Tenancy - Consumer Protection Act Compliant) ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ Entered into on 14 November 2026 BETWEEN: THE LANDLORD: Name: [Landlord Name] ID/Reg No: [ID/Registration Number] Address: [Landlord Address] Tel: [Phone] Email: [Email] (Hereinafter referred to as "the Landlord") AND: THE TENANT: Name: [Tenant Name] ID Number: [ID Number] Tel: [Phone] Email: [Email] Employer: [Employer] (Hereinafter referred to as "the Tenant") ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 1. THE PROPERTY 1.1 The Landlord hereby lets and the Tenant hereby hires the following property: Address: [Property Address] Type: [Property Type] Bedrooms: [Number] Bathrooms: [Number] Parking Bays: 0 Furnishing: Unfurnished 1.2 The property is let for residential purposes only. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 2. DURATION OF LEASE 2.1 This lease shall commence on [Date] and terminate on [Date]. 2.2 This is a fixed-term lease. The Tenant may not terminate the lease early without the written consent of the Landlord, subject to the provisions of Section 14 of the Consumer Protection Act. 2.3 Either party wishing to terminate or not renew must give at least 20 (twenty) business days written notice before the end of the lease period. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 3. RENTAL 3.1 The monthly rental shall be R 0 ([Amount] Rand) payable in advance on or before the 1st day of each month. 3.2 The rental shall escalate by 8% on each anniversary of the commencement date. 3.3 Payment shall be made by electronic transfer into the following account: Bank: [Bank Name] Account Name: [Account Holder] Account Number: [Account Number] Branch Code: [Branch Code] Reference: [Tenant Name] 3.4 No deductions may be made from the rental for any reason whatsoever without the prior written consent of the Landlord. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 4. DEPOSIT 4.1 The Tenant shall pay a deposit of R 0 prior to occupation. 4.2 The deposit shall be held in an interest-bearing account in accordance with the Rental Housing Act. 4.3 The deposit (plus accrued interest, less any lawful deductions) shall be refunded within 14 (fourteen) days after: (a) Termination of the lease; (b) Vacation of the premises by the Tenant; and (c) Completion of the joint outgoing inspection. 4.4 Lawful deductions may include: - Unpaid rent or utility charges - Damage beyond fair wear and tear - Costs of replacing unreturned keys - Cleaning costs if premises left in unacceptable condition ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 5. UTILITIES AND SERVICES 5.1 Electricity: Tenant's responsibility (prepaid/municipal account) 5.2 Water: Tenant's responsibility 5.3 Body Corporate Levies: Landlord's responsibility 5.4 The Tenant shall be responsible for arranging and paying for their own internet, DSTV, and similar services. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 6. TENANT'S OBLIGATIONS The Tenant shall: 6.1 Pay the rental and all charges punctually; 6.2 Keep the premises in a clean and tidy condition; 6.3 Not make any alterations or additions without written consent; 6.4 Not keep any pets without written consent; 6.5 Not sublet or allow occupation by any third party without consent; 6.6 Report any defects or damage promptly; 6.7 Allow reasonable access for inspections with 24 hours notice; 6.8 Comply with all body corporate rules (if applicable); 6.9 Not use the premises for any unlawful purpose; 6.10 Replace all light bulbs and maintain gardens (if applicable). ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 7. LANDLORD'S OBLIGATIONS The Landlord shall: 7.1 Deliver the premises in a habitable condition; 7.2 Maintain the structural integrity of the property; 7.3 Repair or replace geysers, stoves, and other fixtures provided; 7.4 Give 24 hours notice before inspections (except in emergencies); 7.5 Provide the Tenant with a copy of body corporate rules; 7.6 Refund the deposit in accordance with clause 4. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 8. BREACH OF CONTRACT 8.1 Should the Tenant breach any term of this agreement and fail to remedy such breach within 20 (twenty) business days of written notice, the Landlord may cancel this agreement. 8.2 Should the Tenant remain in arrears with rental or other charges for more than 7 (seven) days, the Landlord may take steps to recover such amounts and/or cancel the lease. 8.3 Upon cancellation, the Tenant shall vacate the premises immediately and shall remain liable for all rental and charges until a new tenant takes occupation. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 9. CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT (CPA) PROVISIONS 9.1 This lease is subject to the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008. 9.2 The Tenant has the right to cancel this fixed-term agreement by giving 20 business days' written notice, subject to a reasonable cancellation penalty. 9.3 The reasonable cancellation penalty shall be the lesser of: (a) The rental for the remaining months; or (b) Two months' rental. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 10. GENERAL 10.1 This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. 10.2 Any amendments must be in writing and signed by both parties. 10.3 The Landlord's domicilium address is as stated above. 10.4 The Tenant's domicilium address is the property address. 10.5 This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ SIGNATURES LANDLORD: Signature: _________________________ Date: _____________ Print Name: [Landlord Name] TENANT: Signature: _________________________ Date: _____________ Print Name: [Tenant Name] WITNESS 1: Signature: _________________________ Date: _____________ Print Name: _________________________ WITNESS 2: Signature: _________________________ Date: _____________ Print Name: _________________________ ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════