Guides
Guides for rental agents
Straight explanations of the rules and mechanics behind rent collection, screening and compliance in South Africa.
How debit-order rent collection works
A practical guide to collecting rent by debit order in South Africa — mandates, DebiCheck, collection dates, failed collections and retries.
TPN credit checks explained
What a TPN tenant credit check shows, how it differs from a standard credit bureau report, and how to read it alongside affordability when screening tenants.
POPIA for estate agents
How the Protection of Personal Information Act applies to rental agencies — consent, purpose limitation, storage and retention of applicant and tenant data.
Rental deposit interest rules in South Africa
How rental deposits must be handled under the Rental Housing Act — interest-bearing accounts, the interest rate owed to the tenant, and refund timelines.
How rent splitting works
How to split rent between multiple tenants on one lease — percentage vs fixed splits, individual invoicing, and keeping splits intact through a rent increase.
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