Renting | Western Cape Government

Renting

Frequently Asked Questions for Landlords

(Public Information)
Information on the rights and obligations of landlords renting out residential property to tenants.

Frequently Asked Questions for Tenants

(Public Information)
Information on the rights and obligations of people who rent residential property from a landlord or letting agent.

Dispute Resolution Between Tenants and Landlords in Residential Properties

(Service)
Dispute resolution between tenants and landlords in residential properties is a free service provided by the Rental Housing Tribunal to tenants and landlords throughout the Province of the Western Cape. Hearings and mediations are held as close as possible to the point of complaint. Important to Know

Rental Housing Tribunal

(Tribunal)
The tribunal function is to settle disputes between tenants and landlords. It comprises of five members (including a chair and vice chairperson) appointed by the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, who each have expertise in property management, housing development and consumer matters pertaining to rental housing.

Rental Housing Tribunal

(Public Information)
The Rental Housing Tribunal provides a free service to tenants and landlords in the Western Cape.  Did you know? Tenants and landlords can now lodge complaints at RHT Online, from anywhere and at any time. Here you can:

Social Housing

(Service)
Social Housing is a rental or co-operative housing option for households earning between R1 850 - R22 000 per month. Social Housing projects require management by an institution, which should be an accredited Social Housing Institution. Social Housing projects are developed within areas that contribute to spatial, economic and social development.