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The Rent Arrears Notice To Vacate is a formal document used in South Africa when tenants have defaulted on their rental payments and the landlord intends to terminate the lease agreement and require the tenant to vacate the property. This notice must be issued in compliance with South African legislation, particularly the Rental Housing Act and the PIE Act, which provide specific requirements for legal eviction processes. The document serves as a formal notification to the tenant, typically issued after previous attempts to resolve payment issues have failed. It includes essential information such as the amount of rent arrears, the notice period given, and the final date by which the property must be vacated. This notice is a prerequisite for any further legal action and must be properly served to ensure its validity in potential court proceedings.
