The Unpaid Rent Trap
Your tenant is counting on you to send emotional, non-compliant notices, hoping you miss the strict legal deadlines that allow them to squat longer.
Facing Unpaid Rent, Property Damage, or the Nightmare of a Tenant Eviction?
Get your facts reviewed by an Admitted Attorney and receive a custom Legal Strategy Document for a flat fee of R500. Know exactly where you stand before you make one mistake that derails your eviction case.
Meet Your Attorney, Janine Swart:
Admitted Attorney of the High Court
15+ Years of Experience
LLB (UNISA) & Practical Legal Training (LSSA)
Get Your Written Action Plan
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Submit your facts: Fill out the secure online form detailing your tenant issue and upload your documents (lease, breach notices, communication records).
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Flat-fee payment: Pay the once-off R500 fee. No hidden costs.
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Get your strategy: Receive your customized, written legal strategy document in your inbox within 3 business days.
Safe & Secure Checkout. No hidden fees or hourly billing. Strict privacy guaranteed.
The problem
Right now, the deck is stacked against you
You are legally responsible for protecting your property investment, but one wrong step—like sending an emotional email or changing the locks—can turn you into the criminal. The law is designed to protect the tenant, and you need a strategy to protect yourself.
The Illegal Eviction Threat (PIE Act)
They want you to panic and make an illegal mistake (like cutting the water or changing the locks), which legally flips the case and turns you into the respondent facing criminal charges.
The Damage Trap
They want you to use their deposit illegally, hoping you don't know the exact procedural steps required to lawfully claim damages above standard wear and tear.
The solution
You Don't Need a Retainer, You Need a Strategy
You don't need to hire a lawyer to spend weeks preparing for court—but you absolutely need to start your eviction or damages claim with an airtight plan. For a single, transparent fee of R500, I will review your facts and provide a custom Legal Strategy Document.
I spent years drafting formal eviction documentation for rental agencies, so I know exactly how to build a case that protects your investment.
Here is exactly how I prepare you for R500. I review your lease and notices, and within 3 days, I send you a written roadmap that secures your legal position.
The CPA vs. Common Law Assessment
Did you know that depending on how your tenant signed the lease, completely different sets of laws apply? I will review your lease to tell you exactly which legal route you are forced to take, and how to start the breach process without accidentally violating the PIE Act.
Breach Validation
I will identify exactly what you must do to formally place the tenant "in breach," and I will give you the exact criteria for a legally valid "Letter of Demand."
The Eviction Roadmap
I give you the exact criteria for a valid "Letter of Demand," warn you against illegal spoliation, and tell you exactly when it’s time to hire a litigation attorney.
What you get
What is inside your Legal Strategy Document?
You receive a professional assessment distilled into one document: clear headings, plain language, and concrete next steps.
The Strength of Your Case
A blunt, professional "Reality Check" on whether your tenant is actually in breach, citing the PIE Act and the Rental Housing Act.
The Procedural Audit
A list of the exact technical mistakes you may have made in your specific process (e.g., illegal notices, missed deadlines for deposit claims).
Your Tactical Roadmap
Step-by-step instructions on the formal process you must follow to lawfully initiate an eviction or claim damages, protecting your investment.
The "Don't Do" List
Clear guidance on any illegal actions you must avoid (like cutting services or changing locks) that could ruin your case and result in criminal charges against you.
Key Legal References
The specific sections of the PIE Act and CPA you need to use to speak with authority.
The Document Follow-Up
A one-time opportunity to request clarification via email strictly regarding the recommendations in your strategy. (New questions or documents require a new submission).
Why this flat fee?
Why is a real attorney only charging R500?
I keep the work narrowly scoped: you submit your facts, and I deliver a written strategy. You are paying strictly for my professional assessment, my 15 years of experience, and a written strategy.
Most people do not need a retainer and weeks of calls—they need a single, honest read and roadmap.
If you later need representation, you already have a structured brief—saving time and legal fees downstream.
Important Scope & Refund Note
This service provides a written strategy based on the information you supply. It does not file documents for you, nor does it represent you in court. Refund eligibility, if any, is set out in the terms at checkout.
Why Me
Who is writing your strategy?
Admitted Attorney of the High Court
You aren't getting advice from an unregulated "consultant." You are getting a strategy built by a fully qualified legal professional. When I review your case, I apply the exact legal standards required by South African courts and the Rental Housing Tribunal.
15+ Years Experience
I haven't just studied property law; I've actively advised both landlords and tenants. I drafted letters of demand for arrear rental and notices to vacate for landlords and rental agencies, so I know exactly what legal risks you are trying to avoid.
Drafting & Demand Authority
My background drafting letters of demand and notices to vacate means I know exactly how to structure your case for the Rental Housing Tribunal — and where the line is before you need litigation counsel at court.
Document Drafting Authority
I have a strong foundation in providing expert analysis and clear, accurate outputs for complex civil and rental matters.
More insight
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely not. As an Admitted Attorney, everything you share with me is protected by strict attorney-client confidentiality.
Once you submit your facts and the R500 payment is confirmed, I will review your file and email your custom Strategy Document to you within 3 business days.
You should upload anything relevant to your case, such as your signed lease agreement, any written demands you've sent, and evidence of communication with the tenant.
To keep the fee at a flat R500, this service is strictly document-based. This allows me to provide a thorough, written strategy you can refer back to without the high costs of hourly consultations.
No attorney can ethically guarantee a specific outcome. My role is to provide an expert assessment of your case and ensure the groundwork you lay is 100% legally compliant to protect your investment.
Tell me the truth. I will advise you on the quickest way to mitigate the damage caused by illegal self-help and ensure any further action is legally compliant.
The R500 covers the written strategy so you know exactly where you stand. If you decide you need formal representation or further legal assistance later, we can discuss a separate mandate and fee structure at that time.