What to know
- Request the current lease, amendments and payment history.
- Confirm the deposit, interest records and where the deposit is held.
- Clarify utilities, maintenance obligations and any disputes or arrears.
- Get legal advice before assuming the lease can simply be ended because ownership changes.
Professional advice
This guidance is general information. Where legal, tax, structural, compliance or regulated-work consequences may apply, obtain advice from an appropriately qualified professional for your circumstances.
Important Information
The information in Fabulous Homes Insights is provided for general property education and information. Property, tax, finance, sectional-title, rental, municipal and compliance matters can differ according to individual circumstances, contractual terms, scheme rules, municipal requirements and changes in law. Where necessary, readers should obtain advice from an appropriate attorney, conveyancer, tax practitioner, financial professional, property practitioner, engineer, inspector or other suitably qualified professional.
