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Track rent, manage deposits, and keep rent receipts — free for South African landlords and tenants.
Residential leases are governed by the Rental Housing Act and the Consumer Protection Act. Deposits must be held in an interest-bearing account for the tenant’s benefit.
Landlords declare rental income to SARS; tenants keep rent receipts as proof of payment. RentyBase timestamps every receipt.
Deposits are commonly one to two months’ rent and must be invested in an interest-bearing account; the interest accrues to the tenant and is paid out with the refund.
General information only, not legal or tax advice. Rules vary by region and change over time — confirm with the relevant authority.
Under the Rental Housing Act, the deposit must be invested in an interest-bearing account with a financial institution. The interest belongs to the tenant and is paid out together with the refundable balance at the end of the lease.
The Act does not fix an amount — it is whatever the parties agree, commonly one to two months’ rent. RentyBase records the deposit and any deductions with proof.
Yes — the landlord and tenant should jointly inspect the property at the start of the lease and record its condition. Move-in photos protect both sides; RentyBase keeps them timestamped.
A tenant is entitled to a written receipt for rent paid. RentyBase generates one for every logged payment automatically.
Yes — rent tracking, receipts, deposit records, inspection photos, and repair logs are all free for both sides.
Free for both landlords and tenants. One shared ledger, receipts included, move-in proof sealed.
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