These study notes are summaries of what is required to know for Housing (IEB Grade 12) and are ordered according to the SAGS (Subjects Assessment Guidelines). They are colour coded, typed and are in detail.
HOUSING
Housing options or tenure options = different ways in which once can assess a housing
opportunity
CHOICE OF SHELTER:
LOCATION: region, area (check proximity to schools, shops, transport etc)
FORM: ‘shape’ or type of dwelling eg. Blocks, flats, town house + style eg. Modern, old etc
ACQUISITION: involves the process of buying or renting and the costs involved
TYPES OF HOUSING IN SA:
SINGLE-DETACHED HOUSE: a single dwelling not attached to any other dwelling. Open space on
all sides with no dwellings above or below it.
CLUSTER: subdivision technique with the dwelling units grouped relatively close together with
open spaces as common areas.
FLATS: bachelor, one bedroom or two bedrooms
GATED COMMUNITY: free standing houses + garden with a gated area. This provides common
areas + private areas.
DECIDING TO LEASE OR BUY:
Families lifestyle
Size of family
Stage in life cycle
Financial circumstances
Location of property
RENTING:
For those who cannot afford to own their own home
A set amount is paid each month to the landlord or lessor (you are the tenant)
Tenant signs a lease agreement + pays a deposit before moving in
This protects the landlord for any financial losses occurred
Lease= legal document stating the rental conditions + rights & responsibilities of tenant
LEASE MUST INCLUDE:
1. SPECIFIC ADDRESS Street address + flat number
2. DATE On which the lease is signed
3. SIGANTURE OF LESSOR & LESSEE Both must sign as legal proof
4. DATE OCCUPATION + LENGTH OF LEASE Clarity for specific details
5. STATEMENT OF LEASE RENEWAL Ensures no cause for error
6. COST OF RENTAL Specific amount clarified, when its paid
and where
7. NOTICE Cancellation of lease agreement must
be evident
8. CALUSE STATING WHO IS RESPONSIBLE
FOR WATER, ELECTRICITY ETC
, 9. SUBLETTING RULES Are you able to sublet or not
10.INSPECTION OF PROPERTY Should be done in presence of tenant
11.EXTRA DETAILS Lease can only be changed as a written
agreement by both partner’s approval
The rental Housing Act 1 controls the relationship between landlords + tenants
protects the tenant from contravention of lease by landlord
ADVANTGES DISADVANTAGES
More affordable option Mo guarantee that lease will be renewed
Housing expenses are lower than No investment in property
ownership expenses Assets do not increase
Rent is fixed Rent increases annually
Tenants do not pay insurance on Difficult to find a suitable property
property Tenants are not allowed to make structural
Do not pay property rates changes
Tenants no responsible for Owner must approve of any changes
maintenance of property Owner is under no obligation to pay back
Conditions of rental agreement are money that tenant spent on property
known from start Owner can delay fixing results
Leave after notice enables increased If tenant moves out before lease expires=
mobility held responsible pay rent for full term of
Business from home is possible lease
o Deposit that is paid by tenant = 1 month’s rent
o Should be invested in an interest-bearing account
RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES OF TENANTS:
TENANTS RIGHT TO:
Privacy
Use of common areas
Statements of their accounts + receipts of payment
Written proof of accrued interest
Copy of house rules + list of defects attached to lease
Not have the property searched or possession seized without court order
TENANTS RESPONSIBILITY TO:
Pay rent on time
Inspect property + note defects
Monthly service fees paid
Keep the place clean, tidy and undamaged
Keep terms of lease agreement
Respect neighbor’s rights to peace and quiet
Written confirmation of plan to leave
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