Moved out in Bloemfontein and still waiting for your deposit? The Rental Housing Act says it must be refunded with interest, less only proven repair costs found at a joint exit inspection.
Tenants in Bloemfontein are entitled to their deposit plus interest. Without a joint exit inspection, the landlord may not deduct for damage.
Your deadline
Days after the lease ends (see Section 5(3))
The law
Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999
Your deadline
Days after the lease ends (see Section 5(3))
Step by step
Find your lease, proof of the deposit payment, and any move-in or move-out inspection records or photos.
Generate the Rental Housing Act letter and give the landlord or agent 7 days to pay the deposit with interest.
If they don’t pay, lodge a free complaint with the Free State Rental Housing Tribunal.
“The deposit must be invested in an interest-bearing account and refunded to the tenant with the interest earned, less only reasonable costs of repairing damage identified at the joint inspection.”
Free statutory letter
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Common questions
How long does my Bloemfontein landlord have to refund my deposit?
Section 5(3) of the Rental Housing Act sets specific periods depending on whether there was damage and whether a joint inspection was held. Ask for payment in writing straight away.
Do I get interest on my deposit?
Yes. The deposit must be kept in an interest-bearing account and the interest earned is paid to you.
Does the Rental Housing Tribunal cost anything?
No. Complaints to the Free State Rental Housing Tribunal are free for tenants and landlords.
General consumer information, not legal advice. Rental Housing Tribunals are run by each provincial government; Free State has its own tribunal.
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