The SA Handbook guide
Renting
Find a place, read a lease and protect your deposit.
What to check before signing a lease
Verify the property and landlord, calculate every cost, and understand the entry, renewal and exit terms.
Read guide →How rental deposits work
A rental deposit is security for amounts lawfully owed under the lease; it is not automatically the landlord’s money.
Read guide →How to spot a rental scam
Rental scams use a desirable listing, false identity and artificial urgency to get money before proper verification.
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