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Key rental laws every South African landlord and tenant should understandFrom how deposits should be handled, to when rent can be increased, to the correct process for ending a lease, the law is there to protect both landlords and tenants. The trick is knowing what it actually says...South Africa's rental market: Slower growth, stronger tenantsSA rental growth slowed to 5% in Q2 2025, but arrears hit a record low of 16.9%. Big provinces cooled while smaller markets surged, showing a resilient sector where landlords must tailor strategies and vet tenants carefully.Cape Town Southern Suburbs drive SA property boom as demand outpaces supplyFrom Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs to prime coastal spots, South Africa’s property market is booming. Strong demand from professionals, families, semigration buyers, and investors is outpacing supply, pushing prices higher and creating a competitive market for buyers.