Document background
The 10 Day Notice To Pay Rent is a critical document in South African tenancy law, used when tenants have fallen behind on their rental payments. This notice must be issued before any eviction proceedings or legal action can be undertaken, as required by the Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999 and the Prevention of Illegal Eviction and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act (PIE Act). The document must clearly state the amount of rent in arrears, provide payment details, and give the tenant exactly 10 days to remedy the breach. It serves as both a formal demand for payment and a legal prerequisite for any further action. The notice should include specific details about the property, rental agreement, outstanding amounts, and payment instructions, while also outlining the potential consequences of non-payment.
