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or proceed in their absence , potentially resulting in the court granting an eviction order .
Step 5 If landlord successful , court issues a warrant of eviction If the landlord is successful , the court issues a warrant of eviction to the sheriff , authorising them to remove the tenant ’ s possessions from the property .
“ Evictions can quickly become ugly , and cool heads must prevail . Stick to proper procedures and don ’ t resort to illegal measures like changing the locks , switching off water and electricity or throwing out the tenant ’ s possessions before the court ’ s official judgement ” says Smee .
Landlords must keep a cool head . To secure a successful eviction order , landlords must ensure that they have sufficient documentation and evidence that complies with the legal requirements . Given the complexity of the process , it is important to secure legal representation to navigate the court process .
“ Even in the case of an unopposed eviction , your legal costs can range between R25 -R35,000 , excluding the mandatory sheriff fees . This is why it ' s essential to thoroughly review a prospective tenant ' s rental application before signing a lease . This includes assessing their credit score , contacting references , and , in cases of uncertainty , conducting a background check . Sometimes the red flags aren ’ t so apparent so it ’ s crucial to perform due diligence ,” he concludes .
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