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The Notice To Quit By Landlord is a crucial legal document used in South African property law when a landlord intends to terminate a lease agreement. It must be issued in compliance with the Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999 and the Prevention of Illegal Eviction Act (PIE), which provide strict guidelines for tenant eviction and protection. The notice should be used when there are valid grounds for termination such as breach of lease terms, property sale, or lease expiration. It must include specific details about the property, parties involved, reason for termination, and the notice period, which varies depending on the type of lease and grounds for termination. This document represents the first formal step in the legal process of ending a tenancy and may be required as evidence in subsequent legal proceedings if the tenant refuses to vacate.
