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WHAT IF THERE WAS A WAY THAT YOU COULD TAKE THE RISK OUT OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LETTING? Today, some 2.3 million people rent property in South Africa. There is huge potential in the rental property market – but every landlord or estate agent will tell you that there are also risks associated with letting residential property. What if there was a way that you could take all the legwork out of the letting process, and alleviate the risks at the same time? Rentshield has introduced a new, first-to-market, “zero deposit” residential letting tool that helps landlords and estate agents manage their property portfolios more efficiently and effectively. Benefits to landlords: • Eviction costs: Rentshield covers legal costs up to R50 000 for the eviction of a nonpaying tenant. They also manage the eviction process. • Loss of rental income due to eviction: In line with the Consumer Protection Act, tenant eviction is a lengthy process, often taking as long as three months. Rentshield protects the landlord against loss of income during this time, offering coverage of up to three month’s rent. • Loss of rental income due to absconding tenant: In the event of a tenant absconding from the property before the stipulated rental period is complete, Rentshield will cover up to one month’s rent. • Unpaid accounts and malicious damage: Utilities payable by the tenant that are in arrears, such as electrical bills, as well as malicious damage caused to the property by the tenant, will be covered by Rentshield up to a combined amount of one month’s rent. • Damages caused to property: Rentshield will cover up to one month’s rent for damages to the property caused by the tenant. • Peace of mind: You can rest assured that Rentshield will take care of all the legwork associated with property letting. The cost of Rentshield is included in the total monthly rental paid by the tenant. To qualify, tenants must be South African citizens and be able to afford the rent. All leases protected by Rentshield must be a minimum of 12 months. For more information, visit: www.rentshield.co.za or call 0861 DEPOST / 0861 376748.