Hi there, I've been a tenant in one building whose meter reading is done by Motla Utilities. I've been paying a 'service charge' of R478 monthly on top of my usage. Problem is City Power say its supposed to be like R300 for the entire building! However they can't get involved. I know the Housing Tribunal would be the obvious point of reference at this point but the problem is my landlord still has my lease and always makes excuses when I request it. This month alone I paid an electricity bill of R1600! Please somebody help!
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You don’t need a lease to go to the tribunal or even to rent a place, a verbal lease is as valid as a written one.
Showing that you have paid the rent and live there is enough.
Send a letter of demand to your landlord with 14 days to correct this, and then go to the Tribunal.
Mention to the tribunal that you never had the lease either.
Showing that you have paid the rent and live there is enough.
Send a letter of demand to your landlord with 14 days to correct this, and then go to the Tribunal.
Mention to the tribunal that you never had the lease either.