Evictions Attorneys

When to hire a evictions attorney

• Your tenant has stopped paying rent and refuses to leave.
• Unlawful occupiers have moved onto your property.
• You have bought a property with existing occupants.
• A lease has expired and the tenant will not vacate.
• You are facing eviction and need to oppose it.

What to expect

The attorney first verifies whether occupation was ever lawful (tenant, family member, guest). For PIE evictions, notice under Section 4(2) or 5(1) must be served. The court must be satisfied the eviction is just and equitable, considering vulnerable persons, alternative accommodation, and length of occupation. Urgent evictions (Section 5) require proof of real and imminent danger. Eviction orders typically allow 30-90 days before the Sheriff enforces.

Typical fees

Uncontested PIE eviction: R15,000-R35,000. Contested eviction: R40,000-R150,000+. ERT (Extension of Security of Tenure Act) farm evictions cost more due to mandatory procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions