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The Notice Of Termination Of Lease By Landlord is a crucial legal document used in South African property law when a landlord wishes to end a lease agreement. This document must be drafted in strict compliance with South African legislation, including the Rental Housing Act, Consumer Protection Act, and PIE Act. It is typically used when the lease term is ending, the tenant has breached the agreement, or the property needs to be sold or extensively renovated. The notice must include specific statutory requirements such as proper identification of parties, clear termination date, valid reasons for termination, and appropriate notice periods. The document serves as the first formal step in the legal process of ending a tenancy and, if necessary, subsequent eviction proceedings. Proper drafting and delivery of this notice is essential for its legal validity and enforceability in South African courts.
