Residential Lease Drafting South Africa – Workshop (On-Demand Course)
Probably the most comprehensive residential lease drafting training available online – focused on the South African rental industry.
Residential Lease Drafting South Africa is not just about filling in a template. A residential lease agreement is the governing contract for the landlord–tenant relationship. Done well, it provides clarity, enforceability, and protection. Done badly, it creates gaps, disputes, liability, and reputational damage.
This 3.5-hour (approx.) workshop replay is the most in-depth training for non-legal practitioners on Residential Lease Drafting in South Africa you’ll find online, designed specifically for rental agents, agencies, and landlords who want to protect themselves with watertight agreements.
Co-hosted by Shaun Luyt (RentalSphere CEO) and Ismaiel Mohamed (Director at MML Attorneys Inc, rental law specialist), it combines practical rental expertise with deep legal insight to give you everything you need to draft residential leases correctly and confidently.
✅ What You’ll Learn
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Why the residential lease is your first line of defence – and your biggest risk if drafted poorly.
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The legal framework every agent and landlord must understand – including the Rental Housing Act, CPA, PPA, POPIA, PAIA, and more.
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The anatomy of a residential lease – attorneys provide the Terms & Conditions, but agents and landlords are accountable for the Lease Schedule where most mistakes happen.
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Common drafting errors to avoid – from incorrect party details and vague property descriptions to poorly drafted special conditions and cut-and-paste mistakes.
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Where the line lies between agents and attorneys – what you can and should handle, and when a clause needs legal drafting.
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Real-world problem areas and examples – escalation clauses, contact detail updates, repeat breaches under the CPA, and more.
✅ Residential Lease Drafting in South Africa – Why It Matters
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It’s the most comprehensive training on Residential Lease Drafting South Africa, available online for the South African market.
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It’s essential for new agents, giving them the foundation they need from day one.
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It’s a powerful refresher for experienced agents who want to reduce disputes and strengthen compliance.
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It helps landlords understand their responsibilities and protect themselves from common pitfalls.
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It supports business owners in managing risk, protecting profitability, and setting up best-practice systems across rental teams.
For more advanced rental compliance and process training, explore our RentalSphere Inner Circle membership.
By the end of this course, you’ll understand not just how to complete a residential lease, but how to protect your landlords, tenants, and your agency with agreements that are binding, enforceable, and legally compliant in South Africa.
❓ FAQ – Residential Lease Drafting South Africa
Q1: Who is this course designed for?
This course is ideal for rental agents, support staff, and business owners in the South African rental industry. Landlords who want to better understand residential lease drafting will also benefit.
Q2: How long is the course?
The on-demand workshop is approximately 3.5 hours, making it one of the most comprehensive residential lease drafting trainings available online.
Q3: What makes this course different from other lease agreement training?
Unlike generic legal overviews, this course focuses specifically on Residential Lease Drafting South Africa, combining legal expertise with practical rental experience. You’ll learn not just the law, but how to apply it in everyday rental management.
Q4: Do I need legal training to follow this course?
Not at all. The course is designed for property practitioners and landlords. It explains complex legal concepts in practical terms so you can confidently draft and manage residential lease agreements without needing a law degree.
Q5: Can landlords benefit from this course?
Yes. While the course is designed with agents in mind, landlords also gain valuable insights. Understanding Residential Lease Drafting South Africa helps landlords protect themselves, avoid disputes, and ensure their agreements are enforceable.
Q6: Will I receive proof of completion?
Yes. Once you’ve completed the workshop, you’ll receive a certificate confirming that you’ve completed training in Residential Lease Drafting South Africa, which you can use to demonstrate your professional development.
