Asked by Anonymous85 on 02-10-2024 08:52:52
Question posted in the Property Law category relating to Eastern Cape
Good day,
i was you could provide me with insight as to whether or not i am within my legal rights.
i currently am and have been renting a flat for almost a decade now.
Initially, when i applied for housing i was asked to provide a number of various legal documents including recent payslips for the company i then worked for, which is standard practice.
Over the years of renewing my lease on an annual basis, not once was i ever asked to provide updated information regarding my working habits. Since i applied for residency, i have had multiple different positions in a variety of industries.
Most recently, they "caught wind" that i no longer work for the same company and have demanded that i provide them with the last 6 months payslips.
My question is, am i legally obligated to provide this information? As it seems that this is a feeble attempt to extort more money out of me.
As per regulation, i have been keeping up with payments and accomodating of every annual increase to my rental fee.
If you could provide me with any insight, i would be most grateful.
Your faithfully,
Anonymous85
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