The Rental Housing Tribunal resolves disputes between landlords and tenants in South Africa — for free. It handles deposit disputes, unfair lease terms, maintenance failures, and illegal evictions.
Established under the Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999, the Rental Housing Tribunal (RHT) hears and determines complaints about unfair practices between landlords and tenants. It operates in each province. Its rulings are equivalent to magistrates' court orders.
Your landlord refuses to return your deposit after you vacate. You file a complaint with the RHT; they hold a hearing and can order the landlord to repay within a set period.
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