Step 1.
Letter of Demand
The first step to notify the tenant that they are in breach for failing to pay rent as per the lease agreement. It gives them 20 business days to remedy this breach as required by law.
Cape Town · PIE Act Specialists
The only way to evict a tenant is by following the correct legal procedure.
Evicting a tenant without following the due legal process can place you in significant, unnecessary legal risk. Rubensteins Attorneys ensure eviction notices and proceedings are handled legally and efficiently.
The Legal Eviction Process
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Step 2.
Letter of Cancellation
If the tenant fails to comply with the Letter of Demand, you can cancel the lease and demand immediate vacating. If they refuse, they are in unlawful occupation and you can apply to Court for eviction.
Step 3.
Eviction Application
We expertly draft all the necessary Court documents required to speedily bring your application before Court.
Step 4.
Court Appearance
If unopposed, an Eviction Order is granted, giving the tenant time to vacate before the Sheriff ejects them. If opposed, we present argument before a Court to finalise the matter.
Who We Act For
Eviction expertise across every property type
Commercial
Office, retail and industrial tenant evictions handled end-to-end.
Residential
Houses, flats and complexes - lawful eviction under the PIE Act.
Landlords
Recover your property, your rent and your peace of mind.
Tenants
Know your rights. We advise tenants facing unlawful eviction.
Who we are
About Rubensteins Attorneys
We understand the stress and complexity of property disputes - particularly evictions. Rubensteins Attorneys is one of the top law firms in Cape Town, with a track record for efficiency, dedication, and original approaches to even the most intricate legal issues.
We deliver affordable, effective, client-first legal advice across commercial, civil, criminal, labour, family, and property law. Our collaborative culture puts your best interests first and builds long-lasting client relationships beyond a single matter.
Lease Drafting & Review
Watertight residential and commercial leases - protecting your position from day one.
Property Litigation
Pragmatic, commercially-sound advice to resolve arrear rental claims & property disputes quickly.
Conveyancing
Property transfers registered speedily and expertly.
Frequently Asked
Eviction Questions, Answered
Common questions landlords ask about the eviction process. Need something specific? Get in touch.
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Free initial assessment. We'll review your situation and lay out the fastest lawful route to recover your property.
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+27 21 425 7854Office
1st Floor, Hill House
43 Somerset Road, Green Point
Cape Town, 8001