Reasonable Notice in South African Eviction Law | A Tenant’s Rights vs Landlord’s Needs

Can a tenant request extra time to stay - even when the lease has ended and eviction proceedings are underway?

In this video, South African attorney Simon Dippenaar breaks down a powerful and timely case before the Western Cape High Court that raises one of the most urgent questions in rental housing law:

📌 What is a reasonable notice period in eviction - especially when children and family stability are involved?

🧭 This real-life case involves:

A tenant whose lease expired, but who seeks a deferred eviction to allow her children to finish the school year
Alleged misrepresentation by a letting agent during lease negotiation
R120,000 worth of tenant-funded improvements made in good faith
Reliance on Section 4 of the PIE Act, which requires courts to consider all relevant circumstances - including children’s rights

⚖️ The tenant is not refusing to leave. She’s asking the court for time. Time to move with dignity. Time to protect her children from emotional disruption.

💬 In this video you’ll learn:

What the PIE Act requires in eviction matters
What courts consider when weighing “just and equitable” outcomes
How child-centred justice is being tested in our housing courts
And why mediation and good faith remain essential in rental disputes

This case could set a valuable precedent - and reminds us all that the law must serve not only ownership, but humanity.
📞 Whether you’re a landlord or a tenant facing eviction or uncertainty, get in touch with us for guidance and legal support:
📧 [email protected] | 🌐 www.sdlaw.co.za | ☎️ 086 099 5146

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