Our history has shaped our current land dispensation and influenced how courts have balanced landlord and tenant rights during the eviction process. Magistrates and judges have, since the advent of democracy, acted pro-tenant in a plethora of eviction cases – and perhaps rightfully so, says Chagan.
However, what does this mean for a landlord who is by no means exempt from protection?
Understanding the eviction process is crucial to protecting the landlords’ rights and managing their property effectively.