Landlord-Tenant Tensions Rise Across South Africa Amid Cost-of-Living Pressures

Across South Africa, the relationship between landlords and tenants is under increasing strain. What should be a straightforward arrangement has, for many, become a source of stress, tension, and frequent conflict. Landlords report tenants who stop paying rent unexpectedly, disappear without warning, or fail to take care of properties. Conversely, tenants cite rent increases they cannot afford, unresponsive landlords, and rules they feel are arbitrary or unfair. Rising living costs, […]