When a lease for a fixed period expires, the tenant is required to move out.
However, a new lease comes into being when the tenant continues to occupy the dwelling, either with the landlord’s clear and direct (express) consent or where the landlord not object to accepting the rentals while the tenant remains in occupation (tacit acceptance).
Both parties, in this instance, have entered into a periodic lease on the same terms and conditions of the expired lease.
Is it lawful of a rental agent to charge a Lease extension fee of R 350 to renew a existing 12 month lease agreement when you have been renting the apartment for a couple of years?
Hi Nolene,
Thanks for your email. This is the first time I hear about this fee. I suggest you read your lease agreement. If it is in there, you accepted the terms of lease and you will be liable to pay those fees.
Hope this helps.
Michael